$4173—Save 50% on Sri Lanka tour w/Maldives overwater stay
Wildlife, ancient wonders and tea country make Sri Lanka the perfect prelude to a Maldives escape.
Why We Love This Deal
With this popular 16-day tour, the appeal is how naturally Sri Lanka and the Maldives compliment each other. Sri Lanka brings exploration and culture. The Maldives brings the slow finish. Sri Lanka gives South Asia in a beautifully contained way. Galle brings fort streets. Yala brings wild country. Tea estates, rail and ancient kingdoms follow. At Nuwara Eliya, the Grand Hotel gives the hill-country chapter its old-world pause. It has movement, culture and safari drama, all within a journey that feels rich without becoming overwhelming. Then the Maldives changes the rhythm entirely. The included Colombo-to-Malé flight carries you to the final chapter out in the Indian Ocean. There, you’ll spend four nights in an overwater bungalow, with meals and drinks included at the resort. Swim, snorkel or simply do very little before heading home. A trip like this works only if the connections feel effortless. Here, they do. The holiday covers 4- and 5-star Sri Lanka hotels, guided touring, private transport, airport transfers and entry fees. With no more than 16 guests, the scale stays personal. The 2-for-1 offer is the nudge: not just to reach this part of the world, but to finish above the water, far from ordinary life.
Inspiring Vacations is offering Travelzoo members an exclusive 2-for-1 deal on this 16-day tour. Prices start at $8345 for two travellers, equivalent to just under $4173 per person.
What's included
- 11 nights in 4- and 5-star hotels in Sri Lanka, including 2 nights at the Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
- 4 nights in the Maldives, staying in an overwater bungalow at the Adaaran Resort
- Scenic Train ride
- International flight from Colombo to Malé
- Airport transfers included on the first and last day of your tour
- Breakfast and dinner daily, 9 lunches, and alcoholic drinks & soft drinks during your stay at Adaaran Resort
- Dedicated, comfortable private transportation throughout Sri Lanka
- Escorted by an English-speaking leader throughout (Days 1-11)
- Incredible sightseeing, including entry fees as per itinerary
When
The lowest fare of $4173 per person is valid for travel on four dates—4, 7 & 21 June; and 9 July 2027. There are over 60 other dates available at higher prices, all with the same 50% discount.
Book by 6 October 2026.
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Holiday snapshot
Colombo - Galle - Yala - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy - Minneriya - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Malé - South Malé Atoll - Malé
Itinerary highlights
Colombo introduces Sri Lanka with a tour of its historic and modern landmarks. Visit the National Museum before travelling south via a Madu River cruise and Cinnamon Island.
Colonial history comes alive in Galle, with time to explore its UNESCO-listed fort. Portuguese, Dutch and British influences remain visible throughout its atmospheric streets.
Two guided game drives reveal the wildlife of Yala National Park. Explore by jeep in search of elephants, abundant birdlife and the park’s famously elusive leopards.
Journey into tea country aboard a scenic train to Nuwara Eliya. Spend two nights at the historic Grand Hotel, visit a tea plantation and enjoy traditional high tea.
Discover Kandy by tuk-tuk and explore its colourful bazaar. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth before watching a traditional Sri Lankan cultural performance.
Take a jeep safari through Minneriya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s best places for spotting wild elephants. The park’s grasslands and wetlands attract impressive concentrations of wildlife.
Climb the spectacular Lion Rock fortress at Sigiriya, rising dramatically above the surrounding plains. Later, learn to prepare traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry during a cooking demonstration.
Explore the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s medieval capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Temples, statues and royal ruins reveal centuries of history.
At Dambulla, climb to the UNESCO-listed cave temple complex. Inside, discover around 150 Buddha statues and vivid frescoes covering ancient cave walls and ceilings.
Fly from Colombo to Malé, then continue by speedboat into the Maldives. The Sri Lankan touring ends here, giving way to four nights of independent island relaxation.
Spend four nights in the South Malé Atoll at Adaaran Club Rannalhi on an all-inclusive stay. Snorkel clear lagoons, try water sports or simply relax on white-sand beaches.
Return to Malé by speedboat for your transfer to the airport and flight home.