Trip Sri Lanka and Maldives: Culture, Nature and Dream Beaches
At LEVA-ME, we take you on an unforgettable experience through Sri Lanka and Maldives, combining culture, nature and paradisiacal beaches. Discover the Sri Lanka, the pearl of Indian Ocean, where history, culture and biodiversity meet in a unique way. Explore ancestral temples, runs through tea plantation until you lose sight of it and it does safaris in forests to observe elephants and other wild animals. In addition, there lives the famous train journey, considered one of the most beautiful in the world, and feel the true spirit of “serendipity”, the happy discovery of chance, which was born in this magical country.
After this cultural and natural adventure, we flew together to the Maldives, a true tropical paradise. Yours white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise blue water are perfect for relaxing. You'll have four days to enjoy activities at the hotel or moments of absolute relaxation by the sea. We guarantee over-the-top days, full of luxury and comfort (all 5-star hotels), so that your trip is truly memorable.
This trip combines the exoticism and culture of Sri Lanka with the beauty and relaxation of the Maldives, creating the perfect experience. tropical vacation node Indian OceanAt LEVA-ME, we take care of every detail so you just have to enjoy every moment.
Arrival in Sri Lanka. After gathering the group after collecting your luggage, transfer by private vehicle to Dambulla (2.5 hours). We'll stop to visit the Dambulla temple. We know you'll be tired, but it will be worth it. The city of Dambulla is home to a center that has been cherished by many kings since the 1st century BC. Today, an icon of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique designs in five magnificently constructed cave temples that flank the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how the paintings are created along the walls that house 150 Buddha statues. After visiting the temple, we head for lunch. After lunch, we continue our journey to our hotel in Habarana. Rest of the afternoon at leisure and dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
After breakfast, we head from Dambulla to Hiriwaduna. The picturesque village of Hiriwadunna, with its gravel streets where locals stroll, is surrounded by rice fields. We'll learn a bit about the village lifestyle and experience the simple pleasures of country life as we stroll through the chena fields and woodlands.
After lunch, we head to Minneriya for a short safari. Spanning 8,800 hectares, this is one of the places in the world with the highest concentration of elephants. Minneriya is also home to herds of deer and a wide variety of birds. We park the jeep on the lakeshore, turn off the engine, and calmly observe the elephant herds. We return to Dambulla. Dinner at the hotel and the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. We then head to Sigiriya. King Kasyapa's 5th-century rock citadel and a World Heritage Site—Sigiriya—not only boasts Sri Lanka's ancient engineering and urban planning supremacy, but is also one of the country's finest monuments of art and culture. Walk along the gigantic 'Lion Paws'—overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below—to grasp the sheer splendor that once dominated this rocky fortress. Surrounded by walls and moats, Lion Rock—reminiscent of the mythological "City of the Gods"—is covered in frescoes that relate to Gupta-style paintings found in the Ajanta Caves in India. After the visit, lunch at a local restaurant followed by transfer to Kandy. Kandy is a World Heritage city and the last royal capital of the Sri Lankan kings—Kandy creates a blend of culture, history, and heritage in the minds of its visitors. We'll visit the Temple of the Tooth of Buddha, and if you have time, you'll have the opportunity to stroll the streets of the city center. Dinner at the hotel, and the rest of the evening is free.
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. We'll travel by bus for approximately 3 hours to the train station, where we'll embark on a fascinating journey to the tea plantations to learn more about Ceylon tea.
After visiting the tea plantations, we have lunch. We then continue to Ella, where we will visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge. The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the Bridge in the Sky, is a bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the finest examples of British railway construction when Ceylon was a colony of the British Empire. It is located in Demodara, between the Ella and Demodara railway stations. The surrounding area has seen a steady increase in tourism due to the bridge's architectural ingenuity and the abundant vegetation on the nearby hillsides. After visiting the bridge, we head to our hotel, check in, have dinner, and have a free evening.
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
After breakfast, we check out and continue our journey to Galle. We make a brief stop at a beach for a quick swim. We stop for lunch.
Galle, the epic capital of the south, is the crossroads where classical Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere of beauty. Stroll the streets, listening to the creaking of the halls' wooden doors, and observe how European architecture blends with South Asian traditions. Take the opportunity to explore Galle Fort, and its original walls and bastions, preserved to this day, provide evidence of a heritage preserved for over three centuries. Check-in and free time at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
After breakfast, we head to the airport to end our trip in Sri Lanka and head to the Maldives. The flight is quick, but it will arrive late. After collecting our bags, we'll head to the ferry port, also located at the airport, and take a 15-minute boat transfer to our island. Check in and rest so you'll be full of energy tomorrow to enjoy this paradise called the Maldives.
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
Finally, that free day you've been waiting for. Today you can do whatever you want, but we recommend spending the day in the warm, turquoise waters of our hotel island!
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
After breakfast, the day is free to continue doing whatever you need to do most—absolutely nothing—nothing in the pool, nothing in the ocean, nothing in the bathtub. You have the whole day to swim and enjoy activities around the hotel like snorkeling, diving, and paddleboarding!
Accommodation: 5-star hotel
After breakfast, the day is free to continue diving. Our flight is usually late in the evening, so you still have the whole day to enjoy and have fun with the group. In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to your final destination.
Accommodation: 5-star hotel
Flight prices can vary significantly depending on the season, number of stopovers, airline promotions, etc. On average, the approximate prices are:
Payment is made by entity and reference (multibanco) in two parts. One of 30% (non-refundable in case of traveler's withdrawal) to secure the reservation, and a second payment of 70% by bank transfer up to 70 days before the start of the tripYou can also choose to pay for the entire trip in one payment. If the reservation is made less than 70 days before the travel date, payment must be made in full.
The dates of January to April are considered the best time to visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives, for this reason the price is usually higher. May to December is the rainy season, the temperatures are equally hot and are around 29ºC, however the weather is more unstable and it is normal for temperatures to occur moments of rain and sun, yet the climate is so changeable that sometimes in the dry season we get rainy days, and in the rainy season, sunny days. June, July, and August, as they are holiday months in Europe, the Maldives are in high demand, which means that, despite these being months with more unstable weather, prices may not be different.
This trip it's for people who like to have fun and make friends. We're sure that if you come with a relaxed mindset, you'll have an unforgettable week.
It is important that you understand that this it's an adventure trip and so there may be unforeseen events. It's a very long journey tiring, with few hours of sleep, especially in Cambodia. The roads are bad, so distances, although short, can take a long time. But in the Maldives, you'll have time to catch up on sleep and relax at our wonderful resort! All hotels are 5-star and very comfortable.
Things can happen like: encounters with animals you don't have at home, the internet being weak or not working, the air conditioning being broken, the shower water not coming out with as much pressure and hot as your shower, the food not being as good as your mother's, etc... but thankfully everything is different, if it were the same it wouldn't be worth leaving the house.
Also, we don't promise good weather, sometimes it rains, the sea is rough, and it's important that you're aware that there may be changes to the itinerary, but what would a trip be without adventure?!
If you invite a friend to come on the tour, it is essential that you inform them of this information. What we don't want is a grumpy traveler who has been "dragged" by their friends, this can ruin the fun and relaxed atmosphere of the group.
Yes, if you are not interested in the Maldives, you can just do the SRI LANKA program, however, we recommend that you do the complete trip because after the intensity of Sri Lanka you will need a few days to rest.
Yes, you can stay more days in the Maldives but you will have to book the extra nights yourself.
LEVA-ME hotels on this trip are all 5 stars. We will stay in double rooms. If you are traveling alone, you will share a room with another traveler. of the same sex. If you're traveling as a couple or with a friend, you'll have your own private room. It is possible that in some situations it may be necessary to share a double bed, unfortunately hotels do not always guarantee separate beds.
Sometimes it may be possible. Contact us for more information. If there's availability at all hotels, we can accommodate an additional room. You'll need to pay the single supplement. Please contact us to find out if this is possible and how much it will cost.
You must buy your flight only after of receiving an email from LEVA-ME informing that the trip is confirmed. We will always send an email with the suggested flight.
Of course Yes, Most of our travelers travel alone. It's a trip to meet new people and make friends.
First of all, you will be there throughout the trip with the LEVA-ME trip leader. Then you will spend a week with other travelers, just like you have a common taste for travel, for adventure, for discovery… and who seek new emotions and unforgettable moments with this trip. Our travelers range in age from 20 to 70. We guarantee that the atmosphere is great fun and that you will end the trip with a new group of friends.
If you're interested in extra activities, you must book and pay up to 70 days before the tour. They cannot be booked or canceled after that date. The tour leader may not accompany the extra activities, but you will always have someone in charge of the activity to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel.
No, each traveler is responsible for purchasing their own plane ticket. LEVA-ME simply organizes the entire itinerary from the moment you arrive at your destination until your return.
LEVA-ME welcomes travelers from various countries, so it's possible to include flights in your travel package. We also like that each traveler has the freedom to choose their travel dates, times, and airline.
After LEVA-ME confirms your trip, all travelers will be sent an email with recommended flights. Flights will always be recommended for those departing from Lisbon and Porto. Travelers can, however, choose to purchase other flights that may be more advantageous. If you're departing from another city/country, we'll help with flight recommendations.
You must arrive at your destination on the day the tour begins (start date shown on the website) and schedule your return on the day it ends.
No, you can depart from your country of residence and we'll meet at your destination. We'll discuss how the group assembles later.
Of course, you can, but you'll be on your own until you meet the tour leader and group at the hotel on the day the tour begins. If you wish, you can also stay for a few more days after the LEVA-ME tour ends.
No, but we will provide you with the names of the accommodations so you can book directly with them.
No, as there are travelers departing from various parts of the world, the group meeting point is at the Sri Lanka airport or hotel.
We'll keep track of all participants' flight details and schedules. There's only one transfer from Dubai airport to the hotel. If you're traveling on another plane and arrive at the same time or earlier than most of the group, you can wait at the airport, and we'll all be on that transfer together. If you arrive in Dubai later, you'll have to make your own way to the hotel, either by taxi or metro.
Of course, you can, but you'll be on your own until we meet at the hotel. We don't make reservations for extra nights, but we'll let you know the hotel if necessary so you can book directly.
We confirm your trip when all the necessary conditions are met, including reaching the minimum number of travelers and finalizing all organizational issues (reservations, transfers, activities, etc.). Confirmation usually occurs several months before the trip, but it can take up to 20 days before the date. It's possible that the trip is already confirmed by the time you make your reservation.
If we haven't reached the minimum number of travelers up to 20 days before the trip, we will contact you to inform you that the trip has been canceled.
If LEVA-ME cancels the trip, we will offer three options to registrants: Refund of the amount paid / Possibility of rescheduling / Possibility of using the trip at another destination or keeping it as a credit for future trips. If the traveler cancels, the terms and conditions apply.
The vast majority of our groups are Portuguese travelers, but it is common for us to occasionally have travelers of other nationalities.
Since the tour leaders and most travelers are Portuguese speakers, Portuguese will be the preferred language. Our guides and drivers all speak some Portuguese, French, and Spanish. If you have any difficulty understanding, your tour leader can help.
The trip leader is the person who will accompany you throughout your trip, helping you enjoy your destination in a more relaxed manner. It's important to understand that a trip leader isn't a tour guide who will tell you about the history of monuments or cultural details; for this reason, we occasionally have local guides who have studied the country to answer all your questions. The trip leader's goal is to handle all the logistics so you don't have to worry about accommodations, transportation, meals, and activities. At the same time, the trip leader's role is to introduce the group to the country and its culture in general, creating a fun and respectful environment among travelers. They will be a friend who will always be available to help you if you need it.
As passionate about the world, we strive to make our travels as sustainable as possible. Whenever possible, we work with companies and hotels that have a sustainability certificate. We provide our travelers with information on how to be responsible tourists. We strive to work with small businesses and hotels to stimulate the local economy. We avoid practices that negatively impact the population or location we visit, nor do we sell activities that exploit animals.
All travelers are welcome on our trips, but if you have a health problem that limits your physical condition in any way, we recommend that you speak to us before booking so we can advise you or recommend a LEVA-ME trip that we think is more suitable.
Be over 18 years of age. Those over 16 are welcome when accompanied by their parents. The price is the same as for an adult.
No, just bring your clothes, comfortable sneakers, flip-flops and a bikini.
Of course! We don't like trips where every minute is scheduled. Our trip will be busy, but there will also be plenty of time for you to explore on your own! I'll be the first to encourage you!
That's why we like to give you some time to be alone and enjoy every second your way. That's why most meals are free, so you can go wherever you want. On average, you should spend €40 per meal in the Maldives.
The only mandatory vaccine at this time is for COVID-19.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives are safe countries for travelers. In any case, take the usual precautions as you would in any other country.
All seats can be reserved.
This happens because the last available seat on the trip is to share a room with another person of the same sex.
Exactly, when a trip is sold out, it's sold out. Unfortunately, we can't add any more people because we don't have any available rooms or transportation. You can always stay on the waiting list, and if anyone cancels, we'll contact you.
No. Seats are only reserved after payment has been made.
Visit our page frequently asked questions or send us an email: info@leva-me.com
| Date | Trip Leader | Price | Availability | Reserva | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2025 - December 8, 2025 | Marlene Marques | 2.590€ | Sold out | Trip Leader: Marlene Marques
Price: 2.590€ Availability: Sold out | Waiting list | ||
| March 29, 2026 - April 6, 2026 | Marlene Marques | 2.690€ | Last Places | Trip Leader: Marlene Marques
Price: 2.690€ Availability: Last Places | Book | ||
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