SRI LANKA & MALDIVES

A Tale of Two Wonders, Where Sacred Cities Meet Sunset Lagoons

Few pairings bring together history and hideaway quite like this one. Begin in Sri Lanka, journeying from colonial Negombo through the sacred ruins of Anuradhapura to the last royal capital of Kandy, with a scenic train ride into the tea covered hills of Nuwara Eliya along the way. Then trade ancient dagobas and misty tea estates for the pale sands and dolphin filled lagoon of RAH GILI MALDIVES, a sleek new arrival to South Malé Atoll. From the pooja bells of the Temple of the Tooth to the hush of an overwater villa, this is a journey that moves from wonder to pure escape.

Itinerary Overview

Sri Lanka – 5 Nights at Uga Riva, Uga Ulagalla and Adigar’s Manor

Arrive into Colombo and transfer to Negombo, checking in to Uga Riva for a night of rest by the coast. The following morning, continue to Tirappane, settling into an Ulagalla Pool Villa at Uga Ulagalla for two nights. Spend a day exploring the UNESCO listed ruins of Anuradhapura, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, before a late afternoon jeep safari through the rural back roads to Nachchaduwa Lake, where elephants and buffalo are often spotted among the rice paddies. From Tirappane, continue to Kandy for two nights at Adigar’s Manor, taking in an evening city tour and a visit to the Temple of the Tooth, one of Buddhism’s holiest sites. A highlight of the stay is the scenic train ride from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya, climbing through some twenty tunnels and past cascading waterfalls into Sri Lanka’s tea country, followed by a factory visit and tasting before returning to Kandy.

Highlights in Sri Lanka:

• Explore the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the sacred Bodhi Tree.
• Take a half day jeep safari through rural countryside to Nachchaduwa Lake, spotting elephants, buffalo and birdlife along the earthen tracks.
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, the last royal capital of Ceylon and one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the Buddhist world.
• Ride the scenic rail line from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, passing waterfalls and tea clad hillsides en route to Sri Lanka’s highest hill resort.
• Tour a working tea plantation and factory in Nuwara Eliya, sampling freshly brewed Ceylon tea straight from the source.
• Optional: Saddle up for a horseback ride through the Uga Ulagalla estate, or try your hand at archery beneath the rain trees.

Maldives – 5 Nights at RAH GILI MALDIVES

After the hill country of Ceylon, arrive into a very different landscape, the pale blue lagoon of RAH GILI MALDIVES, perched on the edge of South Malé Atoll just forty minutes by luxury speedboat from Velana International Airport. Sitting beside an exclusive dolphin sanctuary, this sleek new hideaway from SIX & SIX Private Islands pairs Bohemian design with a genuinely playful spirit, from 21 metre waterslides built into every villa to whimsical social spaces scattered across the island. Days unfold between the beach, seven distinct restaurants and bars, and a spinner dolphin sanctuary where the local pod often comes to play, all set within a resort committed to EarthCheck certified sustainability.

Highlights in the Maldives:

• Settle into a Beach or Water Pool Villa with private pool and signature 21 metre waterslide, attended throughout by a dedicated Edhuru butler.
• Look out for spinner dolphins in the resort’s own sanctuary lagoon, or join a guided dolphin discovery excursion.
• Dine across seven distinct venues, from Japanese teppanyaki and Maldivian seafood to Indian, Italian and Asian dining.
• Unwind with a treatment at SIX & SIX Rituals, the resort’s holistic wellness centre, or join a sunrise and sunset group session.
• Explore the reef with diving, snorkelling or non motorised water sports through the resort’s dedicated dive centre.
• Optional: Take in an outdoor cinema night, a resident DJ set, or a visiting Michelin starred chef’s pop up dinner.