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Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure, a tour by Explore Worldwide

Tour · 14 nights · with Explore Worldwide

Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure

A small-group escorted tour by Explore Worldwide combining ten days travelling through Sri Lanka’s varied landscapes with a traditional Dhoni boat cruise among the Maldives’ remote atolls.

Duration
14 nights
Departures
4 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Sri Lanka, Maldives
Operator
Explore Worldwide
From
£2,995
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Climb Sigiriya's 5th-century Lion Rock fortress

  2. Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park for wild elephants

  3. Traditional Dhoni boat cruise through Maldives’ South Male Atoll

  4. Snorkelling among coral reefs and sandbanks in the Maldives

  5. Visit to the Dutch Fort in Galle, UNESCO World Heritage site

About the trip

This two-week holiday begins on Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean coast, where time allowing, a welcome meeting over dinner sets the tone. The itinerary threads north to Sigiriya and the adjoining Back of Beyond jungle lodge, where the day ends under the stars with a night walk hoping to spot the elusive Grey Slender Loris. From here, it moves inland for a jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park searching for wild elephants and to the hill town of Nuwara Eliya – known locally as 'Little England' – travelling through tea plantations by train or private vehicle.

After a few days exploring both cultural sights like Polonnaruwa’s colossal Buddhas and the Dutch Fort at Galle, the trip shifts dramatically to four nights on a Dhoni, a traditional Maldivian boat. Cabins are small but comfortable, and days are for snorkelling reefs, swimming, fishing or relaxing on sandbanks. Local entertainment aboard includes Boduberu drumming by island performers. Meals reflect fresh catches and simple curries, served on deck or in the modest dining room.

Organised by Explore Worldwide as a small-group holiday, this trip balances active travel with stretches of free time, and the pace varies greatly—from early starts and jeep rides to laid-back afternoons on tropical shores.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Sigiriya
  2. 2 Polonnaruwa
  3. 3 Kandy
  4. 4 Nuwara Eliya
  5. 5 Udawalawe National Park
  6. 6 Galle
  7. 7 Male

Itinerary

The route

  1. Sigiriya

  2. Polonnaruwa

  3. Kandy

  4. Nuwara Eliya

  5. Udawalawe National Park

  6. Galle

  7. Male

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure?
Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure is a 14 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure?
Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure is operated by Explore Worldwide.
How much does Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure cost?
Prices for Family Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure start from £2,995, subject to availability.

The operator

Explore Worldwide

Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife

Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.

You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Sri Lanka? Our Sri Lanka guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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