Day 1 & 2Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, transfer to The Beach, a five star property located a short drive from the airport, on the best stretch of beach in Negombo. Relax and unwind after your flight, preparing yourself for the adventure ahead. Stay two nights and experience Negombo’s fishing villages and colonial architecture.

Day 3, 4 & 5Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle offers plenty to fire both mind and body over the next three days. The ruined capital of Polonnaruwa, the lion rock of Sigiriya and Dambulla’s Buddhist Cave Temples are all UNESCO world heritage sites and are included in your package. Explore these three cultural sites, all set in beautiful scenery, at your own pace, planning your days with the assistance of our expert drivers. You might also consider a safari at Minneriya National Park when you visit Polonnaruwa or an adventurous elephant safari at Habarana where you’ll be taken on elephant back through a jungle trek and across shallow waters.

Day 6The journey from the cultural triangle to Sri Lanka's hill capital – the small lakeside city of Kandy – will occupy most of the morning. Check into Chaaya Citadel located at the edge of the Mahaweli River. Visit the Temple of the Tooth where a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined since 4th Century A.D. The temple has decorative walls, a golden roof and fine woodwork. Religious services (pooja) with traditional music and drumming are held daily at dawn, mid-day and in the evening where guests can participate.

Day 7 & 8Travel on into Sri Lanka’s tea-growing highlands. A two-night stay at Ceylon Tea Trails, a wonderful collection of refurbished tea planter’s bungalows in the southwest corner of the hills, an area renowned for its fine tea and beautiful countryside. You might like to enjoy the “Tea Experience”, which involves a visit to a plantation to observe first hand the process, starting from the plucking field where it all begins with the picking of “two leaves and a bud” to the factory where the processing begins. The Tea Trails also provides an excellent base for a variety of adventure activities. There are a number of mountain bike trails that loop through the surrounding tea estates and guides are available on-demand. The reservoirs of Castlereagh and Maskeliya offer a pristine lake environment for kayaking. Maps, guides and safety gear are all provided. A number of treks and scenic walks are also available.

Day 9Leave first thing in the morning for Yala, the national park at Sri Lanka's southeast tip. En-route visit Buduruvagala to see Sri Lanka's tallest rock-cut Buddha statue (51 ft. in height) and other Mahayana Buddhist statues that date back to the 8th-century AD. Close to Buduruvagala you could visit the Handapangala Tank, a watering hole for Yala elephants in the summer months. In the afternoon check into Yala Village.

Day 10, 11, 12 & 13Travel along the beautiful south coast to the quaint fishing village of Koggala just a few minutes away from this historic city of Galle. Stay four nights at the Fortress - a small sea side boutique hotel located on an idyllic stretch of beach. Experience the beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise seas, rural fishing villages and the southern heritage. Based at Mirissa Harbour, Mirissa Water Sports offers exciting water sports activities such as sailing, fishing, coastal cruises, river trips, sea kayaking, snorkeling and boating activities for visitors to the South coast. Mirissa Water Sports is a charitable organization helping to generate employment for the youth from the tsunami affected coastal areas. High on the headland of Unawatuna Bay is Rhumassala Temple. With beautiful views stretching out over the Indian Ocean, a walk around the headland near the temple is very special. Famed for the natural medicinal herbs nearby you will walk through hidden villages and verdant jungle valleys eventually finding yourself on “Jungle Beach”- a little known and secluded beach.

Day 14Today you head back to the capital city of Colombo for your final night. Check into the Walauwa in Kotugoda, a brand new boutique villa housed in a refurbished colonial bungalow situated just minutes from the international airport. Relax and unwind before your long journey back home.