Day 01 Arrive Colombo

Fly SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow on Monday, or Saturday at a supplement.

Day 02 Colombo

On arrival transfer to the colonial Mount Lavinia Hotel. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy your surroundings (approx. 31 miles).

Day 03 Colombo/Pinnawela/Habarana

Morning start for Pinnawela elephant orphanage. After lunch continue on to Habarana Village for two nights (approx. 130 miles) (B,L,D).

Day 04 Habarana

Morning optional sightseeing available at extra cost to Polonnaruwa the 11th Century Sinhalese capital. After lunch visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya. A climb to the top (only for the energetic!) will reveal perfectly preserved frescoes and a spectacular view (approx. 135 miles) (B,D).

Day 05 Habarana/Kandy

After breakfast drive to the Citadel hotel in Kandy for two nights visiting the magnificent Dambulla rock caves, a spice plantation and batik workshop en route. This afternoon visit the Temple of the Tooth. Evening visit to see a Kandyan dancing and culture show (approx. 80 miles) (B,D).

Day 06 Kandy

Full day to enjoy some sightseeing in Kandy. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens ablaze with colourful exotic plants. This afternoon enjoy a tour of the market square, a gem showroom and Upper Lake Drive (approx. 20 miles) (B,D).

Day 07 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya

Leave Kandy on the way for the hill country, with a stop en route at Pusselawa to visit a tea plantation and factory. Then travel on to Nuwara Eliya and St. Andrews hotel, most celebrated of the hill stations. Afternoon sightseeing of Nuwara Eliya (approx. 65 miles) (B,D).

Day 08 Nuwara Eliya/Embilipitiya

This morning travel to Udawalawe National Park. After lunch enjoy a jeep safari. Besides Sambar deer, wild buffalo, mongoose to name a few, the park is famed for its herds of elephants. Travel to the Centuria Hotel, Embilipitiya for dinner and overnight (approx. 130 miles) (B,L,D).

Day 09 Embilipitiya/Beach

Leave for the Riverina hotel, or the beach hotel of your choice at the appropriate cost. En route enjoy lunch and a visit to the Dutch Fort at Galle (approx. 125 miles) (B,L).

Day 10 to Day 14 Sun or Fri Beach

Time to relax and enjoy the delightful hospitality and beaches of Sri Lanka.

Day 15 Colombo /Departure

SriLankan Airlines to Heathrow on Monday or Saturday arriving later the same day