Pick up from Katunayake International Airport. You have a choice of accommodation in Colombo or Bentota, a seaside resort along the southern coast where the river meets the sea.

You can unwind on the soft sandy shore or be lulled by the lapping waters of the river. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise while you get a glimpse of the rustic splendour of village life on the banks. Water sports awaits the more energetic , with a choice as varied as water skiing on the river to surfing in the sea.

Visit the turtle hatchery in Bentota; stop for lunch at Galle, once upon a time the country's main harbour with a historic rock fortress and briefly visit the city, stopping to admire the intricate hand-woven lace, tortoiseshell ware and ebony carved elephants the city is famous for and arrive at the Yala National Park by dusk.

Spot wildlife in their natural habitat, perhaps a leopards, bear, buffalo, deer, loris, crocodile, iguana depending on your luck at Yala. Then leave the coastline and head towards the picturesque hills and cooler climes, stopping for a photo opportunity at the cascading Koslanda waterfall and arrive in time for a quick city tour of Nuwara Eliya, nestling in the heart of the tea country, before nightfall.

Trek through the Haggala Botanical Gardens, famous for its roses, and then on to World's End for a breath-taking view from a sheer drop at an altitude of 1500 metres. The plains are renowned for rare species of fauna and flora.

Arrive in time for lunch in Kandy, the Hill Capital set around a languid lake. The city is famous for Sri Lanka's most sacred site that houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha - Dalada Maligawa. While in Kandy you will visit this historic site with its ornate murals; view a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit a gem pit where precious stones are mined.

Head further north towards historic world heritage landmarks, climbing Dambulla, the fascinating rock temple with Buddha statues carved out of the rock inside the caves and then Sigiriya, the 'Lion Rock' that looms out of the plains, where the famed frescoes adorn the walls high above.

Habarana is mid-way to the ancient cities of Anuradhapura dating back to 400 BC, still dotted with many of Sri Lanka's important dagabas and Polonnaruwa adorned with historic ruins of centuries-old temples and palaces.

Travel across the scenic countryside passing picturesque paddy fields to Colombo and stay the night at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel or The Hilton.

Tour the city of Colombo and shop for clothes, tea and artifacts, gems and jewellery, that Sri Lanka is famous for before you drive to the Airport well in time to catch your return flight.