Your tour begins and ends in Sri Lanka at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) with roundtrip airport transfers.
Roundtrip flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.
Please book your flights to arrive at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) anytime on Day 1 and depart Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) after 10am on Day 12.
Maldives Extension: A one-way flight from Colombo to Malé, Maldives (Velana International Airport, MLE) is included in your package. Roundtrip speedboat transfers are included between the hotel and Velana International Airport (MLE). If you are connecting to an international flight at the end of the tour, it is recommended to book your departing flight after 12pm to allow for delays and check-in. Please note a return flight to Sri Lanka is not included.
Roundtrip airport transfers are included in your tour on the first and last day only, unless you have booked your pre- and post-accommodation with Luxury Escapes. If you have booked your pre- or post-accommodation with us, please advise our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com to arrange your transfer.
Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive at your starting location on your chosen tour start date.
A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website, Visas Direct, to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa, please let us know and we will be more than happy to assist. Click here to visit the website.
Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.
Important Destination Information:
Sri Lanka
Time zone: India Standard Time GMT+5:30
Telephone: +94
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs or LKR)
Accessing money: Avoid buying Sri Lankan rupees ahead of time, as it’s unlikely you’ll get a good rate outside of Sri Lanka, and remember to exchange back to your currency before returning home. ATMs are widely available, with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas. Most institutions will exchange money for you.
Language: Sinhala or Tamil
Climate: Tropical and quite hot, Sri Lanka has an average yearly temperature that hovers between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Maldives
Time zone: Maldives Time GMT+5
Telephone: +960
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa or US Dollars
Accessing money: ATMs are widely available, with credit cards widely accepted.
Language: Dhivehi
Climate: Warm and tropical, with an average high between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius year-round. January and April are the driest months, with little rain and low humidity, making this peak season at resorts.
Update 26 October 2023, 2.40pm AEST: Travellers wishing to book tour dates prior to January 31 2024, or who wish to book the same itinerary with alternately priced accommodation, may do so here.