This 16‑night journey blends everything you love most about travel — ancient history, temples, waterfalls, hikes, elephants, cycling, kayaking, beach bars, sunrise pilates, and two nights of pure Maldives paradise. It’s designed to feel easy, joyful, active but chilled, with smooth transport, beautiful scenery, and plenty of moments to breathe, stretch, and enjoy the magic of Sri Lanka.
You’ll begin among the dramatic rock temples of Sigiriya, move through the cultural heart of Kandy, settle into the misty mountains and waterfalls of Ella, unwind on the golden bays of Hiriketiya, swim with turtles in Hikkaduwa, and finish with turquoise lagoons, yoga, pilates, and soft‑sand sunsets in the Maldives.
It’s a route that feels balanced, beautiful, and deeply restorative — the perfect mix of adventure and calm.
Itinerary
19th - 21st Feb — SIGIRIYA (Ancient history + temples + sunrise climb)
Transport: Colombo Airport → Sigiriya (3.5–4 hrs taxi)
Sigiriya Rock
Sunrise Pidurangala climb
Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
Dambulla Cave Temple
Village cycle ride
Sunset pilates
Dambulla Cave Temple
21st-23rd Feb — KANDY (culture + temples + charity option)
Transport: Sigiriya → Kandy (2–2.5 hrs taxi)
Kandy
Temple of the Tooth
Kandy Lake Walk
Royal Palace
Botanical Gardens
Optional supervised childrens charity visit
23rd-27th Feb - ELLA (4 nights: waterfalls, hikes, cycling, tea country)
Transport: Scenic Train Kandy → Ella (train 6–7 hrs)
Ravan Falls
Little Adams Peak
Nine Arches Bridge
Guided Ella Rock Hike
Ravana Falls Swim
Tea Factory tour
Udawale Elephant Safari
Cycling through tea plantations
Sunrise Pilates
Dhowa Rock Temple
27th -1st March — HIRIKETIYA (3 nights: Whale Watching + beach bars + surf + kayaking)
Transport: Ella → Hiriketiya (3–3.5 hrs taxi)
Hiriketiya Bay
Swim
Kayaking Sup
Beach Bar Sunset Cocktails
Yoga
Wewrukannala Temple (Giant Buddha)
Mirissa Whale Watching
Hummanaya Blow Hole
1-3 March— HIKKADUWA (turtles + snorkelling + Galle Fort)
Transport: Hiriketiya → Hikkaduwa (2.5–3 hrs taxi)
Hikkadua Sea Turtles
Swim with turtles
Snorkelling
Beach bars
Galle Dutch Colonial Fort UNESCO
Coastal Cycling
Seenigama Ocean Temple
3-6th March— MALDIVES (2 nights yoga/pilates)
Transport: Hikkaduwa → Colombo Airport (2–2.5 hrs taxi) Colombo → Malé flight Malé → island speedboat
Maafushi Maldives
Yoga/Pilates
Lagoon Swims
Kayaking- Sup
Snorkelling
Floating Beach Bars
Cost
Private Room - £1600 (all hotels including breakfast)
Shared room - £1100pp (bring a friend)
Flights Excluded - From UK approx £750 including flight to Male (Maldives) and return from Colombo to UK)
Includes
6 Hotel stays in Sri Lanka and Maldives
Transfers throughout your stay. Taxis, Ferry, Trains
All Activities and entrances to Unesco Sites, cycling, guides, temples, Whale watching, Pilates, Yoga
Excludes
Flights (which can be arranged (approx cost £750 from Uk including flight to Male Maldives and return to UK
Food and drink (very cheap throughout)
Personal Travel Insurance
Sri Lanka Weather in February (Perfect Retreat Conditions)
February is warm, sunny, and reliably dry — ideal for your active nature + pilates retreat.
Daytime temperatures: 30–32°C
Night temperatures: 23–24°C
Sunshine: 8–9 hours per day (very bright)
Rainfall: Low — around 32–70 mm total for the month (only 2–5 rainy days)
Humidity: Around 70% (warm but comfortable)
Sea temperature: 28°C (perfect for swimming, kayaking, snorkelling)