Duration: 14 nights
Best months: November–April
Country: Sri Lanka · The Maldives
Region: Cultural Triangle · Tea Country · Yala National Park · Galle · North Male Atoll
A Journey of Wild Shores, Quiet Hills, and a Lagoon Finale
This Luxury Sri Lanka and Maldives itinerary 14 nights is built for travelers who want beach downtime with substance—heritage, wildlife, and a final stretch of barefoot luxury over a turquoise lagoon. With a private driver guiding the Sri Lanka portion end-to-end, you’ll move seamlessly from inland wonders to the coast, then finish with an easy hop into the Maldives. Explore more inspiration in our destination guides for Sri Lanka and The Maldives.
Two countries, one effortless rhythm—from jungle to lagoon
Cultural Triangle — Ulagalla Resort, Tirappane (3 Nights)
Your first chapter begins with three nights in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, staying at Ulagalla Resort, Tirappane—a lush sanctuary set amid paddy fields, designed for true downtime between explorations. Days here are about scale and story: ancient sites, remarkable ruins, and the kind of iconic climb that makes the destination feel real—Sigirya Rock included—before returning to your own calm space and a private plunge-pool pace.
Tea Country — Tea Trails, Sri Lanka
Next, trade heat for hill air in Sri Lanka’s tea country, staying at Tea Trails, Sri Lanka in old plantation houses that feel like a home-with-service. Think slow mornings, croquet lawns, and misty views over a carpet of green. This is the reset in the middle of the itinerary—the place to linger with a book, taste the journey from leaf to cup, and let the landscape do the heavy lifting.
Yala National Park — Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Then it’s time to go wild—head south-east for a safari stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, set where the coastline meets the untamed edge of Yala National Park. Game drives here are the real deal: leopards, elephants, deer, abundant birdlife, and—if luck aligns—the rare sloth bear. Evenings are about atmosphere: sunset pauses, lantern-lit paths, and dining under the stars after a day that feels genuinely cinematic.
Galle to North Male Atoll — Amangalla, then Gili Lankanfushi, North Male Atoll
For history and a softer coastal mood, continue to Galle and stay at Amangalla, positioned within the walls of the original Dutch fort. Wander narrow streets, admire the fort’s layered past, and step inside St Aloysius Cathedral—then ease into deep relaxation with serious spa time and a sunset drink from a top-floor vantage point.
To finish, take a short one-hour flight to the Maldives, followed by a seaplane or speed boat transfer into your island escape: Gili Lankanfushi, North Male Atoll. Here, everything is lagoon-level calm—overwater luxury, the Meera Spa experience, and the option to stay in the legendary Crusoe Residences, accessible only by boat for total privacy. A Mr/Ms Friday butler service keeps every detail effortless—leaving you with nothing to do but claim your water hammock.
Ready for an Indian Ocean Escape Without the Stress?
Tell us your travel dates, who’s coming, and the balance you want between culture, safari, and beach downtime. We’ll curate the best stays, coordinate a private chauffeur in Sri Lanka, and handle the Sri Lanka-to-Maldives flight and island transfer—then deliver a final itinerary with checklists and on-trip support if plans shift.
Signature Experiences
- Three nights in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with a stay at Ulagalla Resort, Tirappane
- Iconic heritage exploration including the climb of Sigirya Rock
- A hill-country pause at Tea Trails, Sri Lanka with plantation-house charm and tea tastings
- Safari days in Yala National Park from Wild Coast Tented Lodge, with leopard-spotting potential
- Fort-walled history and spa downtime in Galle at Amangalla
- Sunset views over the fort from a top-floor lounge moment in Galle
- A smooth hop to the Maldives via short flight plus seaplane or speed boat transfer
- A lagoon finale at Gili Lankanfushi, North Male Atoll, including Meera Spa and Crusoe Residences privacy
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
Tell us who’s traveling, what pace you want, and how you like your days to feel—active, slow, or perfectly balanced. We’ll design this Sri Lanka-and-Maldives journey with private logistics, the right stays, and thoughtful timing, then deliver a final itinerary with checklists and support for changes before and during travel.
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Why Travel to Sri Lanka & The Maldives with Escape Xperts
Sri Lanka and the Maldives reward smart sequencing—and that’s where Escape Xperts shines. We curate stays that match your rhythm, build an itinerary that feels effortless across very different environments, and coordinate the details that usually create friction: private transfers, guiding, timing, and handoffs between regions and countries. Your planning and design fee translates into clear deliverables—discovery, curated options, iterations, a final itinerary with practical checklists, and support for changes—so you get privacy, access, and peace of mind from the first pickup to the final barefoot day on the lagoon.
