20 days in Colombo & Maldives Itinerary

The commercial capital of the country, Colombo has added modern touches to its colonial-era core, creating an exciting and eclectic coastal city.

Explore Colombo's surroundings by going to Bentota Beach (in Bentota), Negombo (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Negombo Beach) and Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center (in Kosgoda). Spend the 4th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, walk around Viharamahadevi Park, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and stroll through Mount Lavinia Beach.

To see photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Colombo day trip site.

Seattle, USA to Colombo is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Seattle to Colombo is 13.5 hours. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Seattle in March; daily highs in Colombo reach 91°F and lows reach 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to fly to Maafushi Island.

With plenty of things to do, Maafushi Island has a bustling, upbeat atmosphere and a holiday resort vibe.

Spend the 8th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bikini Beach, relax and rejuvenate at Oak Spa, and look for gifts at Angolo Souvenir shop.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Maafushi Island trip planning tool.

You can fly from Colombo to Maafushi Island in 5 hours. Traveling from Colombo to Maafushi Island, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in April, and nighttime lows around 82°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to Rasdhoo.

As the only inhabited island in the Rasdhoo Atoll, Rasdhoo serves as a basecamp of sorts for vacationing in the area.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on Rasdhoo Dive Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Mon): head off the coast to Sand Bank and then stroll through Bikini Beach.

To see more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Rasdhoo trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Maafushi Island to Rasdhoo. In April, daytime highs in Rasdhoo are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 82°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to travel to Kanifinolhu Island.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): meet some fierce fish with Euro-Divers Club Med Kani.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Kanifinolhu Island trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Rasdhoo to Kanifinolhu Island. April in Kanifinolhu Island sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 82°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Vihamanafushi.

A private tropical island in the North Male Atoll, Vihamanafushi contains a high-end resort complex appealing to visitors from distant corners of the world.

On the 13th (Wed), look for gifts at Nala Boutique and then get reinvigorated at Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Vihamanafushi travel route builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Kanifinolhu Island to Vihamanafushi. April in Vihamanafushi sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 82°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Male.

The tiny but densely populated city of Male represents a contrast to the laid-back beach resorts found in much of the rest of the Maldives.

Male is known for shopping, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, kick back and relax at Artificial Beach, admire the striking features of Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), and examine the collection at National Museum.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Male online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Vihamanafushi to Male takes an hour. Alternatively, you can travel. In April in Male, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 82°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel back home.