Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the coastal town of Negombo. Spend the day recovering from your flight by the beach or exploring the local fish market and dutch canals.

Travel to the cultural triangle. Visit the Dambulla cave temple, a UNESCO site housing hundreds of Buddha statues. In the afternoon, climb the magnificent Sigiriya lion rock for breathtaking views.

Head to Kandy, the last royal capital. Stop at a spice garden en route. In Kandy, visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic and enjoy a traditional cultural dance performance in the evening.

Drive into the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya. Visit a working tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is processed. Explore the colonial architecture and the peaceful Gregory lake.

Board the world-famous blue train from Nanu Oya to Ella for a spectacular journey. In Ella, visit the nine arch bridge and hike up little Adam's peak for panoramic views of the Ella gap.

Descend from the hills to Tissamaharama. Embark on an afternoon 4x4 jeep safari in Yala national park, the best place in the world to spot the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.

Travel along the southern coast to Galle. Explore the 17th-century dutch fort, a living heritage site. Later, transfer to Colombo or the airport for your flight home, stopping at a turtle hatchery.