Maldives small group trips

December to April. It is the dry season on Sri Lanka's south-west coast and in the hill country, and usually the calmer, drier season in the Maldives. We avoid the Sinhala and Tamil New Year around 13 to 15 April, when much of Sri Lanka closes.

Answer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Sigiriya, the Hill Train, Galle and a Local Island

Moderate. Sigiriya is about 1,200 steps, Pidurangala ends in a short boulder scramble, Little Adam's Peak is a 45-minute walk, and the Maldives days involve snorkelling in open water with a life jacket if you want one. Every climb and swim has an easier option, from the Sigiriya gardens to watching from the boat.

Answer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Sigiriya, the Hill Train, Galle and a Local Island

Only if you want a room of your own, from CAD 1,110 for the whole trip. Solo travellers are welcome in the group, and if you ask for a twin share we try to match you with another guest of the same gender, confirmed at booking.

Answer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Sigiriya, the Hill Train, Galle and a Local Island

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests. A See Sight Tours guide travels with you from arrival in Colombo to departure from Male, flying to the Maldives with the group, with local site guides at Sigiriya and the Temple of the Tooth, park trackers on safari and local boat crews on the island.

Answer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Sigiriya, the Hill Train, Galle and a Local Island

Pick your start date and send a request to book. We check the hotels, the guesthouse and the flight, then confirm your trip within 24 hours. No payment is taken until we confirm. The small group starts from CAD 5,875 per person sharing, with taxes included.

Answer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Sigiriya, the Hill Train, Galle and a Local Island

Most visitors need a Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they fly; check the official government site for your passport. The Maldives gives a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival, and you complete the online IMUGA traveller declaration in the days before you land. We remind you of both before departure.

Answer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives: Sigiriya, the Hill Train, Galle and a Local Island

Solo travellers share a twin room with another guest of the same gender at the twin price where we can match you, or take a room of their own for CAD 730 more. The supplement is shown before you book and nothing changes at checkout. Dinners and free time are as social as you want them to be.

Answer for Maldives: local islands, guesthouses and whale sharks

No visa in advance: every nationality gets a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival with a passport valid for at least one month beyond your stay (check with your airline), a return ticket and confirmed accommodation, which we send you. Fill in the online IMUGA traveller declaration within the 96 hours before your flight.

Answer for Maldives: local islands, guesthouses and whale sharks