SRI LANKA CINNAMON HOTELS & MALDIVES

A Journey From Ancient Kingdoms to Barefoot Island Luxury

Few pairings capture the richness of the Indian Ocean quite like this twin centre escape, one that carries guests from the cultural heart of Sri Lanka to the untouched serenity of the Maldives. Begin amid ancient rock fortresses, sacred temples and wildlife filled national parks, a tailormade journey through Colombo, Habarana, Kandy and Beruwela that reveals the island’s layered history and warm hospitality at every turn, before trading ancient temples for tropical seclusion at Heritance Aarah, an all villa retreat in the Maldives’ pristine Raa Atoll reached by domestic flight and speedboat and wrapped in a Premium All Inclusive experience, where days dissolve into overwater villas, private plunge pools and the gentle rhythm of the sea. Two destinations, one unforgettable Indian Ocean escape.

Itinerary Overview

Sri Lanka – 7 Nights at Cinnamon Grand, Cinnamon Lodge, Kandy Myst by Cinnamon and Cinnamon Bey

Arrive into vibrant Colombo for a guided city tour taking in the Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green and the bustling Pettah Market, before an overnight at Cinnamon Grand. The journey continues to Habarana for a jeep safari through Minneriya National Park in search of elephants, with two nights at Cinnamon Lodge allowing time to climb the World Heritage Sigiriya rock fortress and its renowned frescoes, and explore the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa. The route then continues towards Kandy, stopping at the Dambulla rock temple and a spice garden in Matale, before two nights at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon that include the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya and a city tour to the sacred Temple of the Tooth. The final leg brings two nights at leisure at Cinnamon Bey on the southwest coast at Beruwela, before continuing on to the untouched shores of the Maldives.

Highlights in Sri Lanka:

• Explore Colombo’s colonial charm on a guided city tour, from the iconic Gangaramaya Temple to the bustling Pettah Market and the scenic Galle Face Green.
• Venture into Minneriya National Park on a jeep safari, home to elephants in significant numbers alongside a rich diversity of birds, reptiles and butterflies.
• Climb the fifth century Sigiriya rock fortress, a World Heritage Site crowned with the renowned frescoes of the Heavenly Maidens.
• Discover the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa and the painted caves of the Dambulla rock temple, home to over 150 images of the Buddha.
• Visit a spice garden in Matale to see how Sri Lanka’s famous spices are grown and processed.
• Visit Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth and stroll the sprawling Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya.
• Optional: Beyond Cinnamon Bey, venture out to explore Galle Fort, the historic Barberyn Lighthouse, or glide through the mangroves on a Madu River safari.

Maldives – 5 Nights at Heritance Aarah

After the cultural immersion of Sri Lanka, transfer onward to the pure island serenity of Heritance Aarah, arriving via a domestic flight and speedboat transfer into the untouched waters of Raa Atoll. This all villa retreat is divided into Beach and Ocean Villas, with select categories offering private plunge pools, alongside the exclusive Ocean Wing Oasis and its duplex Ocean Suites. The Premium All Inclusive experience blends indulgent opulence with traditional aesthetics across a range of restaurants and bars, from international fare at Ranba to Sri Lankan and Maldivian dining at Ambula, alongside a lagoon side Medi Spa and a full range of water sports and excursions from diving among magnificent thilas to dolphin search cruises, making Heritance Aarah a true home away from home.

Highlights in the Maldives:

• Settle into a Beach Villa, Ocean Villa or one of the exclusive Ocean Suites, each with private sundecks and select villas offering private plunge pools.
• Savour a diverse dining scene spanning international, Sri Lankan, Maldivian and Asian street food cuisine across restaurants including Ranba, Ambula and Hathaa.
• Dive or snorkel among magnificent thilas and diverse marine life just beyond the resort’s shores.
• Relax at the Medi Spa, the first of its kind in the Maldives, with treatment rooms set over the lagoon.
• Sip a signature tiki cocktail at the Ralu Lounge Bar, home to the largest rum collection in the Maldives, or watch the sunset from the Sky Bar.
• Optional: Set sail on a sunset photo cruise, dolphin search cruise or private fishing excursion.