Dream Islands in the Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a true tropical paradise! Discover its diverse natural beauty – lush rainforests, majestic mountain landscapes, vast tea plantations and fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Afterwards, relax and unwind at a dream resort in the Maldives.
Included Services
- Scheduled flights with a renowned airline (connections may be required) from/to Frankfurt to Colombo and return from Malé
- Flight from Colombo to Malé
- Speedboat transfer from Malé to the resort island and return
- Round trip in an air-conditioned car, minibus or coach as specified in the itinerary
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- 5 nights in 4-star hotels during the tour, in the booked room category
- 7 nights in a 4-star hotel in the Maldives, in the booked room category
- Meals: Half board on days 2–7
- Meals: All-inclusive on days 8–14
- Local German-speaking tour guide (not during the beach stay)
- Rail & Fly 2nd class, including ICE travel within Germany
Activities & Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya – a historic rock fortress with royal palace ruins and famous frescoes
- Visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla – five beautifully decorated caves featuring Buddha statues and impressive wall paintings
- Visit the spice gardens of Dambulla – discover exotic spices and learn about their traditional uses
- City tour of Kandy – explore this historic colonial city and discover its traditional arts and crafts
- Attend a traditional dance show – enjoy captivating performances accompanied by traditional dances and rhythmic drumming
- Visit a tea plantation and tea factory – gain insights into the cultivation and production of world-famous Ceylon tea
- Visit the Ravana Waterfall in Ella
- Visit the Dowa Temple
- Explore the historic city of Galle – stroll along the impressive fortification walls and discover its boutiques and museums
Day 1: Departure from Germany
- Itinerary: Your tropical journey begins with a scheduled international flight departing from Frankfurt, Germany, bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka. Standard economy services are included along with your German Rail & Fly 2nd-class train ticket for seamless domestic transit to the airport. You will spend the night on board the aircraft.
Day 2: Arrival in Colombo – Negombo
- Itinerary: Upon landing at Colombo International Airport in the morning, you will be met and greeted by your local, German-speaking tour guide. A transfer bus will take you through an idyllic tropical landscape of sweeping rice paddies and small villages to your beachfront hotel in Negombo. Check-in is available from 14:00. The rest of the day is yours to unwind from the flight. Negombo still features architecture, churches, and old fort ruins from Dutch and Portuguese colonial eras. In the evening, you can see traditional fishing catamarans returning to the beach or watch the catch being auctioned at the local harbor lagoon.
- Accommodation: Pegasus Reef Hotel, Wattala/Negombo (or similar).
- Catering: Dinner.
Day 3: Negombo – Sigiriya
- Itinerary: Following breakfast, you officially begin your overland tour as you drive to Sigiriya, an ancient royal city located deep in the cultural heart of Sri Lanka. Today’s highlight is the guided ascent of the monumental Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site constructed by King Kassapa in the 5th century and often called the “8th Wonder of the World”. This massive 200-meter-high granite monolith rises straight out of the dense jungle. You will explore the ancient moats, sprawling water gardens, and monastic ruins, and view the iconic, vibrant frescoes of the “Cloud Maidens” painted directly onto the cliffside.
- Accommodation: The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya (or similar).
- Catering: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 4: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Matale – Kandy
- Itinerary: Leave Sigiriya and travel south to Dambulla to explore the famous Golden Rock Cave Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with ancient Buddhist statues and murals. Continue your drive through the central hills to Matale to tour an authentic spice garden and learn about traditional Ayurvedic herbs. By afternoon, you will reach the royal hill capital of Kandy, where you will check into your hotel and enjoy a panoramic city drive around the scenic Kandy Lake.
- Accommodation: The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy (or similar).
- Catering: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 5: Kandy Exploration
- Itinerary: Dedicate your day to discovering the spiritual highlights of Kandy. You will visit the world-famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist shrine, which houses a relic of the tooth of the Buddha. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful walk through the sprawling Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens, renowned for its extensive collection of orchids and giant palm avenues. The evening concludes with a traditional Sri Lankan cultural dance performance.
- Accommodation: The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy (or similar).
- Catering: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 6: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
- Itinerary: Today the tour winds upwards into the misty mist-covered mountains of Sri Lanka’s tea country. You will pass emerald-green hills, cascading waterfalls, and local tea pluckers at work. Stop at a premier tea plantation and processing factory to see how Ceylon tea is harvested, dried, and graded, followed by a fresh tasting session. Afterward, arrive in Nuwara Eliya, nicknamed “Little England” due to its colonial-era British bungalows, rose gardens, and crisp mountain climate.
- Accommodation: Araliya Green Hills Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (or similar).
- Catering: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya – Rawana Falls – Yala National Park
- Itinerary: Descend from the central highlands toward the southern plains. Along the way, you will stop to witness the impressive, multi-tiered Rawana Waterfall, which is tied to the ancient Indian Ramayana epic. Continue your drive southward into the dry zone to reach the borders of Yala National Park. In the afternoon, board an open-top 4×4 safari jeep to explore the park’s wilderness, home to wild elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, and one of the highest densities of leopards in the world.
- Accommodation: Chandrika Hotel, Tissamaharama/Yala (or similar).
- Catering: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 8: Yala – Colombo Airport – Flight to the Maldives
- Itinerary: After an early breakfast, you will complete your Sri Lankan circuit and drive back north directly to Colombo International Airport. Say goodbye to your overland tour guide and board your regional flight across the Indian Ocean to Malé, the capital of the Maldives. Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, you will step aboard a high-speed speedboat transfer that whisks you across the turquoise waters directly to your luxury coral island resort in the South Malé Atoll.
- Accommodation: Adaaran Club Rannalhi, South Malé Atoll (or similar).
- Catering: Breakfast (Sri Lanka), All-Inclusive Resort Catering starts upon arrival in the Maldives.
Days 9 to 14: Beachfront Relaxation in the Maldives (South Malé Atoll)
- Itinerary: A full week dedicated entirely to leisure and island paradise living. Your daily schedule is unstructured, allowing you to relax at your own pace under a premium All-Inclusive catering package that covers all daily meals, snacks, and a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.You can spend these 7 nights swimming in the crystal-clear lagoons, sunbathing on pristine white sand beaches, or exploring the house reef. The resort offers excellent opportunities for scuba diving, coral reef snorkeling excursions, windsurfing, or pampering spa treatments (some water sports and spa services carry a local fee). Optional overwater water bungalows are also available for an upgrade.
- Accommodation: Adaaran Club Rannalhi, South Malé Atoll (or similar).
- Catering: All-Inclusive.
Day 15: Maldives – Departure to Germany
- Itinerary: Enjoy a final breakfast on the island before checking out of your room. Take the scheduled resort speedboat transfer back to Malé International Airport. Board your international return flight back to Frankfurt, Germany (connecting flights are possible). Upon arrival, your tour package concludes as you board your included 2nd-class German Rail & Fly ICE train for your individual onward domestic transit home.
- Catering: Breakfast.
Monthly Best Prices
- August 2026: Fully booked.
- September 2026: From €5,499 (1 date available).
- October 2026: From €5,499 (2 dates available).
- November 2026 to January 2028: Currently in the planning stages.
Detailed Departure Dates
All currently open departures originate from Frankfurt, features a total travel duration of 13 nights (plus flight days for a total of 15 days), and include half board during the touring phase (switching to All-Inclusive at the resort). Please note that all listed slots currently show a status of “Only a few seats left” (Nur noch wenige Plätze).
- September 23, 2026 – October 6, 2026: €5,499 per person_
- October 9, 2026 – October 22, 2026: €5,499 per person_
- October 16, 2026 – October 29, 2026: €5,499 per person_
To finalize your custom booking file or generate a direct payment link, please let us know:
- Your preferred departure date from the autumn 2026 selection above
- The exact number of guests needing flight seat allotments
- If you want to include the 7-night overwater bungalow upgrade (+€1,259 per person) or the 1st-class train ticket upgrade (+€73 per person)
Secured Booking Protocol and Payment Protection
To guarantee complete peace of mind when booking your tropical getaway to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, please find our official payment security and processing guidelines below:
- Insolvency Protection Cover: In strict accordance with German travel regulations, all client booking payments are 100% secured through the Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds (DRSF).
- Secured Payment Certificate: An official Secured Payment Certificate (Sicherungsschein) is automatically generated and issued directly to you alongside your initial invoice and booking confirmation, legally guarding your funds against insolvency.
- Secured Payments: Initial down payments and final balances are processed via fully encrypted, compliant banking channels to guarantee complete transaction safety.
To finalize your travel arrangements and secure your spots before the final allotments close, please confirm:
- Your chosen departure date from the open Autumn 2026 slots
- Your final decision on the optional 1st-Class Rail & Fly train upgrade (€73 per person)
- Whether you want to bundle the premium Maldives Water Bungalow upgrade (€1,259 per person)
We will verify cabin availability at the resort and issue your secured booking contract immediately.
