Highlights
• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of Sri Lanka’s standout historic sites
• Take a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, known for wild elephants
• Spend three nights by the beach in Passikudah on Sri Lanka’s east coast
• Explore Gal Oya by boat safari, with a bird walk and jungle night walk also included
• Stay in Ella, with a tea factory visit and swing ride included
• Finish with four nights All Inclusive in the Maldives, staying in a Beach Pavilion reached by speedboat from Malé

Sigiriya and Minneriya
Start in Sri Lanka’s cultural heart, where Sigiriya Rock Fortress rises above the plains and gives the trip a strong opening. Climb the ancient rock fortress, take in the views from the top, then head into Minneriya National Park by jeep. This is one of Sri Lanka’s best-known areas for elephant sightings, so the first few days give you history, scenery and wildlife straight away.

Passikudah and the East Coast
After Sigiriya, move to Passikudah for three nights by the sea. This part of Sri Lanka’s east coast is known for its wide bay, calm water and long stretch of sand, giving the trip a slower beach chapter before you head inland again. It works well after the early starts around Sigiriya, with time for swimming, reading and switching off by the coast.

Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya brings a more remote side of Sri Lanka into the itinerary. The boat safari is the key experience here, taking you out across the national park’s lake landscape rather than through the bush by road. You also have a bird walk and jungle night walk included, adding time on foot and after dark, when the sounds and movement of the forest feel very different.

Ella and Tea Country
Ella gives you Sri Lanka’s hill country scenery, with green slopes, tea estates and cooler air after the coast. Visit Halpewatta Tea Factory to see how Sri Lankan tea is made, then take in the views that make this part of the country so well known. The swing ride adds a lighter, fun moment to the stay, with the hills and valleys around you.

Maldives
The final four nights take you from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, where the trip ends with a speedboat transfer from Malé and an All Inclusive island stay. This is the easy finish after the touring: beach days, clear lagoon water, warm evenings and time to properly relax.

Terms and Conditions

Return flights from Dublin to Colombo with Qatar Airways via Doha. Flight from Colombo to Malé with Qatar Airways, operated by SriLankan Airlines. Return flights from Malé to Dublin with Qatar Airways via Doha. Private vehicle throughout Sri Lanka with an English speaking Sri Lankan Tourist Board qualified chauffeur guide. Speedboat transfers in the Maldives, including Malé airport and resort connections. Two nights at Aliya Resort & Spa, Sigiriya in a Deluxe Room on a Half Board basis. Three nights at Uga Bay, Passikudah in a Beach Studio Room on a Half Board basis. Two nights at Gal Oya Lodge in a Bungalow Room on a Half Board basis. Two nights at 98 Acres Resort & Spa, Ella in a Deluxe Room on a Half Board basis. One night at La Maison de Colombo in a Classic Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Four nights at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in a Beach Pavilion on an All Inclusive basis. Included activities: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, jeep safari at Minneriya National Park, boat safari at Gal Oya, bird walk and jungle night walk, swing ride in Ella and Halpewatta Tea Factory. Based on 2 passengers sharing. Flights depart Dublin 12-02-2027. Price is correct at the time of posting (22-06-2026). Offers are subject to change.

14 nights from €7,550 per person