Day /1
Fly to Sri Lanka
Depart London Gatwick with Emirates aboard your flight to Colombo.
Sri Lanka, Maldives /Itinerary
Day /2
Transfer to Ulagalla By Uga Escapes
On arrival you will be met by our local representative and transferred directly to Ulagalla by Uga Escapes in the hamlet of Thirappane for a three night stay. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and once the ancestral estate of local Anuradhapura nobility, this luxury hotel in Sri Lanka features a 150-year-old mansion at its centre, with 20 private ecologically-built villas across 58 acres of land. The perfect base for visitors with a thirst for adventure and a passion for wildlife. (B)
Ulagalla by Uga EscapesDay /3 - 4
Thirappane
Ulagalla By Uga Escapes is located at very heart of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, there is much to explore both near and far, so whether you want to explore the culture, wildlife, people or historic places there is an experience waiting for you. Here admire the mystical array of huge dagobas, crumbling temples, monasteries and sacred Bodhi trees; Thirappane is just a short drive as to the safari plains of Minneriya National Park to watch the elephants or further West of Wilpattu National Park – the largest realm of leopards. (B)
Day /5
Fly to Maldives
Return to Colombo Airport for your short flight to Male in the Maldives. Speedboat transfer on arrival to Huvafen Fushi where your accommodation for seven nights is in a Beach Bungalow with Plunge Pool (B).
Huvafen FushiDay /6 - 12
Maldives
Spend the following six days on this barefoot paradise set within its own lagoon, sensitively developed to sustain the island’s unique ecosystems. Sporting and relaxation opportunities abound – swim in the fibre optic lit infinity pool or relax in the outdoor floatation pool, enjoy watersports and PADI certified scuba diving or simply snokel around the sandbanks. (B)
Day /13
Return to London
Return by speedboat to Male Airport, connecting with your Emirates flight to London Gatwick.