18 days in Sri Lanka & Maldives Itinerary
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Start: Muscat, Oman
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Hambantota, Sri Lanka
— 2 nights
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Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
— 5 nights
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Nilaveli, Sri Lanka
— 2 nights
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Kalkudah, Sri Lanka
— 2 nights
Drive to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Fly to Male
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Male, Maldives
— 2 nights
Ferry
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Rasdhoo, Maldives
— 2 nights
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End: Muscat, Oman
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Hambantota, Sri Lanka — 2 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Kumana National Park and Ussangoda National Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and Kahandamodara Beach. Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring nature at Bundala National Park.
To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Hambantota online holiday planner.
Muscat, Oman to Hambantota is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 1.5 hour difference. April in Hambantota sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Hikkaduwa.
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To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Hambantota online holiday planner.
Muscat, Oman to Hambantota is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time to India Standard Time, which is usually a 1.5 hour difference. April in Hambantota sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Hikkaduwa.
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Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka — 5 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Narigama Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Handunugoda Tea Estate and Dutch Reformed Church. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hikkaduwa: Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center (in Kosgoda), Ahungalla Beach (in Ahungalla) and Sinharaja Forest Reserve (in Deniyaya). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Community Tsunami Museum, don't miss a visit to Tsunami Honganji Vihara, stroll through Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara, and stop by Made In Ceylon.
To find photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hikkaduwa travel planner.
You can drive from Hambantota to Hikkaduwa in 2.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Hikkaduwa can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Nilaveli.
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To find photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hikkaduwa travel planner.
You can drive from Hambantota to Hikkaduwa in 2.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Hikkaduwa can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Nilaveli.
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Nilaveli, Sri Lanka — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): kick back and relax at Arisimale Beach and then stroll through Nilaveli Beach. On the 13th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll the grounds of Trincomalee War Cemetery, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Koneswaram Temple.
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Fly from Hikkaduwa to Nilaveli in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Kalkudah.
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Fly from Hikkaduwa to Nilaveli in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Kalkudah.
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Kalkudah, Sri Lanka — 2 nights
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On the 14th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Cathedral and then enjoy the sand and surf at Passikudah Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Coconut Cultural Park, enjoy the sea views from Batticaloa Lighthouse, and then take in the views from Kallady Bridge.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kalkudah trip planner.
You can drive from Nilaveli to Kalkudah in 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Male.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kalkudah trip planner.
You can drive from Nilaveli to Kalkudah in 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Male.
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Male, Maldives — 2 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to Fishing Charters & Tours and Rasfannu. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Mulee Aage, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), don't miss a visit to Jumhooree Maidhaan, and walk around Sultan Park.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Kalkudah to Male. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Kalkudah to Male. In April, daytime highs in Male are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can ride a ferry to Rasdhoo.
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Take the guesswork out of planning a Male vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Kalkudah to Male. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Kalkudah to Male. In April, daytime highs in Male are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can ride a ferry to Rasdhoo.
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Rasdhoo, Maldives — 2 nights
On the 19th (Fri), enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Veligandu Island Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience.
For reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Rasdhoo tour planning app.
Getting from Male to Rasdhoo by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Rasdhoo are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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For reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Rasdhoo tour planning app.
Getting from Male to Rasdhoo by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Rasdhoo are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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Sri Lanka travel guide
India's Teardrop
Shaped like a teardrop and located just below the southern tip of India, lush Sri Lanka boasts some of the greatest biodiversity in the world. Unless you time your Sri Lanka holiday for monsoon season, you can expect bright blue skies and plenty of sunshine, perfect for exploring tropical forests, historic temples, colonial forts, and many other buildings dating back to Dutch rule. Popular things to do in Sri Lanka include swimming, sailing, and surfing, though a growing number of visitors come here just to eat their way around the country. Greatly influenced by nearby India, the national cuisine also features many elements of European cooking--a result of the Dutch and Portuguese colonial years. Of course, a trip to Sri Lanka would not be complete without a cup of its world-famous Ceylon tea.
Maldives travel guide
Maldives has come to be seen as a quintessential island holiday destination, with entire sand-circled islands owned by resorts, who manage each part of the island's environment to give it the look and feel of paradise. The clear waters surrounding the islands offer plentiful dive sites, rich in tropical fish and coral formations, with the smaller, less-populated islands surrounded by the richest marine environments, largely undisturbed by industry and tourism. Larger islands here offer an array of bars, restaurants, and clubs--their higher population means they also feature religious sites and markets selling local produce.
