Meet & Greet: On arrival in Colombo you will be welcomed to Sri Lanka by your private driver and transferred to your hotel in Colombo city to check in.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Uga Residence (Park Suite)

Morning Colombo city tour: This morning drive through the commercial and city centre area known as the “Fort”, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century where grand colonial era buildings stand alongside the huge modern office structures of this fast moving city. Drive past the Town Hall and the Independence Square. Visit the famous Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and a Hindu Kovil to experience the diversity of religion, ethnicity and customs of the people. Finish your morning with a visit to the National Museum, home to a large collection of important Sri Lankan regalia.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is at leisure to relax at your hotel or explore independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Uga Residence (Park Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to the Cultural Triangle: After breakfast, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Sigiriya in the Cultural Triangle. This is a journey of approximately 4 hours, depending on stops. On arrival, check-in to your lovely hotel just a short journey away from Sigiriya rock.

Guided tour of Dambulla Cave Temple: On arrival in the Cultural Triangle, you will be taken on a tour to the famous Golden Rock Cave Temple complex. The caves are located at the top of a hill and the only access is on a pathway and stairs carved into the hillside. The path is steep in sections and the walk from the bottom to the summit is quite tough, however, it is possible to drive up to a point about half way up for those who don't fancy walking all the way from the bottom. The walk from halfway up will still require a good level of fitness, but at the top you will be rewarded with 5 magical and dimly lit caves crammed with Buddhist statues and murals. Dating back over 2000 years the caves are of huge significance to Sri Lanka's Buddhists. After exploring the caves and taking in the impressive views from the top (on a clear day you will get a very good view of Sigiriya Rock), descend the hill, back to the comfort of your air-conditioned car. Please be aware that those visiting the cave temples at the summit will be required to remove your shoes before entering the site.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Jetwing Vil Uyana (Paddy Dwelling)

Meals: Breakfast

Morning tour of Polonnaruwa: This morning you will be taken on a tour of the ruined ancient city of Polonnaruwa. A well-planned city defended by enclosing walls (around 5 km of which still remain), graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a resplendent state of preservation and is a delightful place to explore. After exploring Polonnaruwa you will be taken for a traditional Sri lankan farmers lunch at Priyamali Gedera, a small family run restaurant with a view out over some the paddy fields.

Afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park or Hurulu Eco-Park: After lunch, you will set off on a private jeep safari. Depending on the season and conditions on the ground, the safari will either be in the Minneriya National Park or the Hurulu Eco-Park, both famed for their elephant populations. This area is known locally as the ‘elephant corridor' due to the large number of elephants that pass through at certain times of year when the water dries up in different parts of the country. As well as elephants you are also likely to see deer, monkeys and many rare species of bird.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Jetwing Vil Uyana (Paddy Dwelling)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Morning village walk: This morning you will be taken on a tranquil walk through the local countryside to a rural village, where you will be able to learn about the local way of life. There will also be a chance to visit the local primary school and interact with the school children, who will be interested to meet you and practice their English.

Afternoon climb of Sigiriya Rock: This afternoon, head to the famous Sigiya rock. On arrival at the rock you will commence the climb with an expert local guide who will explain the ancient history of this unique rock fortress. Walk through the extensive gardens, ringed by an intimidating moat, and up the steep steps, passing through the famous Lion's Paw to the summit where you will enjoy the jaw-dropping views out over the Sri Lankan countryside. After some time to rest, descend the rock and meet up with your driver. Visitors should be aware that sections of the climb are steep and the upmost care should be taken when ascending and descending the rock. The last section up to the summit is on a narrow metal staircase and to reach the summit requires a good level of fitness. Many people decide to stop by the Lion's Paw, about two-thirds of the way up and enjoy the view from there.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Jetwing Vil Uyana (Paddy Dwelling)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey from Sigiriya to Kandy: After breakfast, head south by road to Kandy. En-route, stop near the city of Matale to visit a Spice Garden and enjoy a lunch of rice and curry before continuing to your hotel. The total journey time is approximately 4 hours, depending on the length of your stop.

Afternoon at leisure: On arrival, check in to your peaceful hotel in the countryside outside Kandy and relax for the rest of the day or explore independently.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Kandy House (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Morning visit to the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens: After breakfast visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, where a rare collection of tropical exotic and indigenous flora including the famous Orchid House could be viewed. The Gardens are renowned for the collection of a variety of orchids and include more than 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to the gardens is the National Herbarium. Your guide will leave you to have some time at leisure to potter around the area and explore independently before being taken back into Kandy, where you will have the opportunity if you wish to visit a local gem museum to learn about the vast selection of gems that are mined in the nearby countryside.

Afternoon city tour of Kandy: After returning to your hotel for some time at leisure in the middle of the day, you will set off with your guide into Kandy to experience the sights and sounds of this famous city. Start with a drive up the hill to the south of the lake to a special vista point, where you can get a bird's eye view of this remarkable city. The famous Kandy Lake was built in 1807 and forms an attractive centre-piece for the town. Return to the city centre, where your guide will take you on a walking tour around the famous shopping streets and to points of interest such as the central market and the historic railway station. Later in the afternoon you will be taken on a stroll along the lakeside to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important places in all of Sri Lanka, housing the country's most sacred religious relic, the tooth of the Buddha. Depending on the time of your visit, you may catch the evening ‘Puja' or ceremony which lasts for around one hour and involves lots of noisy drumming and excitement. Most of the ceremony actually takes place behind closed doors, but at the end, the tooth relic is opened to the public gaze. Return to your hotel afterwards for an evening at leisure or head out to explore the Kandy nightlife.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Kandy House (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey to Nuwara Eliya: This morning, depart your hotel and head up into the hill country through the tea plantations towards the town of Nuwara Eliya. If you wish, your driver will take you to see a working tea factory en-route and stop for a cup of tea.

Afternoon tour of Nuwara Eliya: On arrival, you will be shown around the town of Nuwara Eliya by your driver-guide. The tour will include sights of interest around Nuwara Eliya including the Haggala Botanical Gardens, Gregory Lake and the Golf Course. Later, continue to your hotel outside Nuwara Eliya and check-in to relax for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Jetwing Warwick Gardens (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Morning trek in the Horton Plains National Park: Rise early this morning, collect your packed breakfast from reception and leave for the Horton Plains National Park, the highest plateau in the country. Horton Plains is one of the most important national parks in Sri Lanka particularly for its topographical variations. It has unique vegetation and is famous for many rare and endemic highland birds. The most awesome physical feature of the Horton Plains is the escarpment that falls 880 meters to the lowlands of the southern region of the island. Aptly known as the ‘World's End' the view from the precipice of the countryside below, towards the south coast, is breath-taking. There are a number of trekking routes around the park which you can take depending on how long you would like to walk for, but please be aware that some of the tracks are rough and the longer walking routes can be quite challenging. Sturdy walking shoes or boots should be worn for this excursion.

Afternoon at leisure: Return to your hotel this afternoon and relax for the rest of the day or do some walking in the local area.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Jetwing Warwick Gardens (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Train journey to Ella: You will be transported to the train station in nearby Ambewela to board your train through the hill country to Ella. The ride is slow but unforgettable and you will take in some breath-taking vistas as you pass through the small villages and tea plantations of this scenic region. The journey to Ella takes around 3.5 hours; your driver will go by car with your luggage and meet you at the station the other end.

Road journey to Yala National Park: After a brief look around Ella with your driver and a chance to have a quick lunch (payable locally), set off by road down through the hills to the Yala National Park. This is a journey of approximately 3 hours.

Afternoon safari in the Yala National Park: Depending on your time of arrival today, you will be taken on a safari tour of the Yala National Park in an open-air jeep. Yala is the most famous park in Sri Lanka and boasts one of the most abundant and accessible wildlife populations in Asia. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, deer, wild boar, wild buffaloes, monkeys, sloth-bears, crocodiles and leopards, as well as a huge variety of exciting birdlife.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Leopard Trails Safari Camp (Tent)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (All-inclusive)

Yala National Park Wildlife Safari drives Early this morning you will be taken on a wildlife safari drive in the National Park with your expert guide in an open-air safari jeep. The early morning is one of the best times to see some of Yala's abundant wildlife including rare birds, elephants and leopards. Return to your accommodation in the mid-morning for breakfast and some time to rest in the peaceful surroundings whilst the sun is at its hottest. In the afternoon there will be another safari drive in the National Park. As dusk approaches, much of the animal and birdlife can be seen bathing and drinking by one of the park's natural lakes. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Leopard Trails Safari Camp (Tent)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (All-inclusive)

Road journey to Galle, via the Bundala National Park: After an early breakfast, pack up your bags and head west along the coast to the Bundala National Park, a journey of approximately 1 hour. On arrival transfer to a local jeep and set off for a Safari in the Bundala National Park, one of the best parks in Sri Lanka for bird-watching, especially seeing Greater Flamingos which migrate here in large flocks at certain times of year. After a few hours exploring the park, you will be reunited with your driver and continue on to your hotel on the coast near Hikkaduwa, just north of Galle, arriving in time for some time at leisure in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Stay tongiht at the Aditya (Sagara Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Morning at leisure: This morning is at leisure to relax on the beach or by the pool.

Afternoon walking tour of Galle Fort: This afternoon you will be transferred into nearby Galle and taken on an entertaining walking tour of the fort. Expect the unexpected with a charismatic local as your guide. Take in the maze of hidden back streets, meet local characters, reveal secret spots and explore extravagant 18th century merchant houses. The walks last around an hour and can take in a number of themes, depending on your particular interests. The tours are very much designed to get you underneath the skin of this atmospheric fort city. After your tour there will be some time at leisure to explore the fort area independently before returning by road to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tongiht at the Aditya (Sagara Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure: Today is at leisure to relax at your hotel or on the beautiful beach. A wide range of excursions and activities can be arranged and paid for locally.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Aditya (Sagara Suite)

Meals: Breakfast