Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle & The Maldives

15 days from £8,635 for 2023 per person

• Sigiriya
• Kandy
• Negombo
• Male

This fabulous tour allows a mix of culture and sheer bliss. On arrival in Sri Lanka visit the historical cultural triangle where you can climb the famous Sigiriya Rock. Also known as 'Lion's Rock', here the old fort was built by King Kashyapa (477 - 495 AD), and later used as a Buddhist monastery until 14th century. Continue onto the Dambulla Caves Temples, where the Buddha statues and cave paintings are mesmerising.

Travelling further south into Kandy, stroll through the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and explore the Temple of the Tooth where you can gain an insight to Sri Lanka's Buddhist history. A walk around Kandy and visiting the buzzing markets is also a fun experience before travelling to Negombo for your last night in Sri Lanka. For the final part of the tour, a short flight over to the Maldives is followed by six nights of relaxation and indulgence. Wade in the shallow shores of the Maldivian islands, laze on white sand beaches and snorkel in crystal-clear waters for a perfect end to the tour before returning home.

This luxury holiday is purely a suggested itinerary; it can be booked as it is or used as a starting point for creating your very own tailor-made tour of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. If you are feeling inspired and would like to see similar trips, take a look at our collection of Honeymoons and Multi-Country Trips, as well as our favourite Active, Surfing, Scuba Diving, Beach and Spa & Wellness itineraries.

My favourite thing is to go where I've never been.
Diane Arbus