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Sri Lanka and The Maldives in Style

Sri Lanka, Maldives

13 days (12 nights)

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka and The Maldives in Style

A journey to Sri Lanka and The Maldives is a combination that is hard to beat. From tuk-tuk rides around sacred cities, to mountain railway rides and remote wildlife drives, you’ll experience the highlights of Sri Lanka before flying to the glimmering Maldives to snorkel teeming reefs, dine on private sandbanks and relax on palm-slung hammocks.

This indulgent, sample itinerary, to Sri Lanka and The Maldives blends luxurious Maldivian relaxation with ancient Sri Lankan culture, enriched by expert local guides who offer authentic insight at every step.

Inspired? Tell us what what you love and your interests and we’ll design a bespoke itinerary built around your own highlights and our deep expertise.

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by your private driver who’ll take you directly to your hotel to check-in, relax and refresh after your flight.

Stay at

Uga Riva

You’re travelling northeast today through Sri Lanka’s varied landscape, from the tropical coast, through the agricultural heartland and into the arid plains surrounding the ancient capital. You’ll glimpse coconut groves, village life, rice paddies, wildlife and the unmistakable signs of the deep Buddhist heritage.

Stay at

Uga Ulagalla

Explore Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk with a private guide, avoiding tourist crowds and delving deep into its sacred, jungle-wrapped temples, towering stupas, monasteries, and ancient bathing ponds. Your guide will reveal why this revered site still holds deep meaning for Buddhists today.

Stay at

Uga Ulagalla

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Guided visit to Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk

Delving deep off the tourist trail, you’ll follow dirt tracks through the paddy fields and remote countryside to Nachchaduwa Lake, a glimmering reservoir surrounded by dense forest and distant hills. Keep a look out for buffalo, elephants and a huge variety of birdlife.

Stay at

Uga Ulagalla

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Nachchaduwa Lake drive

You’re journeying south to Kandy today with two fascinating stops en route. Firstly, you’ll walk between carved lion’s paws into Sigiriya Rock Fortress with its ornate pools, fountains and terraces. Then it’s on to Dambulla Cave Temple’s opulent, ancient murals and golden Buddha.

Stay at

Kings Pavilion

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Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple

Ride the iconic mountain train into tea country, winding past waterfalls, misty valleys and emerald hillsides. Then trace tea’s journey from leaf to cup with a guided plantation walk and factory tour at a working estate.

Stay at

Ceylon Tea Trails Norwood

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Mountain train ride, tea factory tour

Heading west to today, you’ll leave the tea-covered highlands for the lowland plains. You’ll wind along misty slopes, past waterfalls and plantations dotted with the vibrant hues of tea-pickers’ saris before descending into warmer air, rubber plantations, spice gardens and rice paddies.

Stay at

The Wallawwa

Today you’ll fly to the Maldives, where a private speedboat will whisk you to your island resort. Slip into the turquoise sea, relax on your water villa’s deck and dine over the reef at sunset.

Stay at

Baros Resort

Spend the day exploring Baros’s vibrant marine world, glide in a transparent canoe beside turtles, snorkel from shore among tropical fish or dive the reef, then return for a romantic, candlelit dinner on a secluded sandbank beneath the stars.

Stay at

Baros Resort

After a floating breakfast delivered to your private pool, you might want to indulge in a therapeutic massage at the spa or a yoga session on the beach before sailing to a private island for a picnic. After a floating breakfast delivered to your private pool, you might want to indulge in a therapeutic massage at the spa or a yoga session on the beach before sailing to a private island for a picnic.

Stay at

Baros Resort

Enhance your stay by learning more about the marine environment at the resort’s marine biology centre or helping conservationists with coral planting. Then head off on a champagne cruise aboard a traditional Maldivian Dhoni with your own crew.

Stay at

Baros Resort

The hotel’s speedboat will whisk you back to the airport today for your flight home. Time to enjoy the final aerial views of this magical archipelago as you soar homewards.

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What our travellers say

If Red Dot ever ceased to exist and I wanted to return to Sri Lanka I would probably go somewhere else instead. They were, in every way shape and form, impeccable. From Samanthie who created the itinerary to Wicky who drove us here, there and everywhere I cannot imagine anybody doing it better. Impeccable. I need say no more except it doesn’t get any better.

Stuart (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

We chose this company as we wanted our money to benefit the people of Sri Lanka rather than international companies. Their work supports smaller businesses, projects and communities as well as the environment

Jessica E (August 2025) London, UK Read the whole review here Feefo

Our 11th visit to this magical Island with always something new to discover and see. This time we made it up north to Jaffna, via Mannar Island, after beginning in the tea country and acclimatising to the heat, after leaving a very cold UK in January. We had total confidence that RedDot would organise everything to perfection, having used them many times before

Roy L (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo

We had a fantastic holiday. The itinerary and choice of hotels was spot on, and seamlessly organised.

Charlotte (August 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Exceptional tour of Sri Lanka with Dami. We cannot recommend Dami at Red dot tours highly enough. As our guide over 9 days he made sure that our trip to Sri Lanka was unforgettable- always going above & beyond to impart his knowledge, show us things off the beaten track, looking after us, getting us to try many local delicacies & making us laugh .. a LOT. Cannot imagine anyone doing a better job- if we could take him with us on every holiday we would!

Sarah (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo

Dulmini did a great job listening to our wishes and arranged an itinerary that was very busy but met all our needs. Sisira, our guide, was outstanding, providing us with great local knowledge and suggesting other activities on our travels. He was a great driver on the busy Sri Lankan roads, was always punctual but above all added colour to the whole trip.

Malcolm (April 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

I cannot recommend Red Dot Tours more highly. Thank you so much to Samanthie for her patience with me and all her hard work at putting together the perfect itinerary for my family. I had done a lot of research before I contacted Red Dot and Samanthie created a tour that fitted in all the activities we wanted to do and secured the hotels I told her we would like to stay in (not easy to do in high season).

Nina (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Wow what can I say, from start to finish we have had a wonderful holiday with Red Dot Tours. Dulmini was so helpful in putting an itinerary together for us as a family of 6 and catering to all of our needs. We have ticked off so many of Sri Lanka’s beautiful sights during our trip. Dulmini and Dhanu were a great help to us while we were out on our travels too.

Anupa (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here TripAdvisor

We spent 13 days on a Bawa tour with wonderful driver and guide Manjula, including Kandalama Heritance, The Kandy House, The Last House, Jetwing Yala, Jetwing Lighthouse and Club Villa hotels. We are 3 friends, one of them in the wheelchair. Dulmini Ekanayake from Red Dot Tours was very helpful and very patient and found solutions to all our special demands.

Rene (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

The itinerary was absolutely perfect and the hotels wonderful, especially Thotalagala, The Warden’s House and 41 Lighthouse Street. Our driver, Indika, was a delight-charming, knowledgeable, considerate and always punctual; he showed us more of this amazing country than we could have hoped for!

Karen - United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Wanted to take a moment to thank RedDot Tours, and specifically Jayandi for helping book a wonderful family vacation for my family and I. First time for my family and Jayandi took care of every detail, was so courteous and professional, and genuinely cared about our experience in SL. I would also like to mention Pradeep, our kind and understanding guide/chauffeur who took such good care of us while we were out and about. I cannot recommend RedDot enough!

Bob (November 2024) United States Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

We used Red Dot for the first time for our holiday in Sri Lanka. Dulmini put together such a wonderful experience for us, creating an itinerary she drew up after many discussions about what we like and also gave us suggestions for excursions and activities. It was totally bespoke and we were able to make changes throughout this process.

Gill (March 2025) Kent, United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

This is an excellent tour company. They planned our Sri Lankan holiday from start to finish. The trip was initially planned for 2022 but due to Covid and other issues we didn’t manage to undertake the trip until this year. Throughout all this time we had the same travel advisor Lahiru who responded quickly to my emails and rearranged and adjusted our holiday each year!

Anne (January 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

As a group of 8 we have had the most fabulous tour of Sri Lanka organised by Dulmini from RedDot who totally understood my brief of "some" culture, agriculture, nature, trekking and relaxation. The hotels chosen were a wonderful mixture of homestay, tented and pure luxury (Ceylon Tea Trails). The experiences to local villages, trekking the Pekoe Trail and climbing Pidurangala were memorable and our wonderful guide, Ananda, was so informative and knowledgeable and adapted to our needs admirable (not easy with a group of 8)

Anna (February 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

Rated 5 on TripAdvisor

Rated 4.9 on feefo

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