DAY 1: Arrive Negombo
Arrive at the Bandaranayake International airport and transfer to the fishing village of Negombo to check in at hotel.

Negombo, set amid lush groves of coconut palms, breathes the spirit of the sea. The town itself shows its interesting colonial past with many historical buildings situated in and around the city limits which was used by the Portuguese, Dutch and British as main export harbour for cinnamon and is dominantly influenced by the Catholic Church which gave it the nick name 'Little Rome'.

To rejuvenate yourselves and overcome jet lag we recommend you submersing yourself in auyrveda therapy. Each guest would be entitled to consult with the ayurvedic doctor and attain the best treatment for up to 2.5 hours. As you will notice the hotel Ayurveda Pavilions is serious about its medical treatments and they even offer early morning yoga with the guidance of a local guru in your own pavilion (optional). In particular the food offered is customized according to one's therapy. The executive chef will share his learning with you.

Depending on your flight arrival we suggest dropping by early morning to the fish auction to hear the cacophony of sounds. If possible and seeking the guidance of the chef, select your very own fish which will be prepared for your next meal.

DAY 2: Colombo – Hills of Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast proceed to the cool retreat of Nuwara Eliya and enroute visit the mystical waterfalls.

Take a picturesque drive through the paddy fields, the plains, to the hills covered with tea plantations. Along the way there are a number of places well worth a visit including riverside town Kitulgala where the adventurous guests would enjoy a white water rafting experience over 7 km on beginner level rapids, followed by lunch. At this same venue you would be able to visit the location where the all-time World War movie classic Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. As you ascend, you will approach the mystical waterfalls of the Devon and St. Claire estates.

Also known as the "City of Lights" and "Little England", Nuwara Eliya was the favourite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., all remind you of 'England'. Blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery surrounding Lake Gregory; it's hard to imagine that Nuwara Eliya is only 180 Km from the hot and humid Colombo. The areas around Nuwara Eliya also provide the main output of tea in Sri Lanka. A trip to the highlands of Sri Lanka is never complete without witnessing the age-old traditional tea plucking and sipping a cup of "Ceylon Tea". Visitors to Nuwara Eliya can also taste the freshly plucked strawberries and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.

Enjoy high tea at the Hill Club, country house with it's hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and more. This 130-year-old granite mansion, set on an extensive manicured lawn, was established as an exclusive social and events club in 1876 by a homesick British coffee planter, and offered an escape for British estate managers from a somewhat lonely planter's lifestyle.

At your residence, the St. Andrew's Hotel, seeking the advice of the chef you are welcome to select your fresh vegetables from the hotel's farm which will be prepared for dinner.

DAY 03: NUWARA ELIYA - NEAR KANDY.
After breakfast proceed to Hunasgiriya en-route visiting a Tea Estate & Tea factory.

Having arrived in Kandy take a city tour of Kandy including visit Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens before driving a short while to Hunasgiriya to check into the hotel

Kandy - (the Sacred City of Kandy) - is a city in the centre of Sri Lanka. It lies in the midst of hills of rare vegetal species. The Kandy Valley crosses an area of tropical plantations. The monumental ensemble of Kandy is an example of construction that associates the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth. It was one of a series of temples built in the places where the relic, the actual palladium of the Sinhalese monarchy, was brought following the various relocations of the capital city. The Temple of the Tooth, the palace complex and the holy city of Kandy are associated with the history of the dissemination of one of the most important religions of humanity, Buddhism. The Temple of Kandy is the product of the last peregrination of the relic of the tooth of Lord Buddha and the testimony of a cult which continues to be practiced today. Kandy has now grown out to encompass Peradeniya, home to the Botanical Gardens..

DAY 4: near Kandy
Enjoy a relaxed day, Jetwing Hunas Falls lies on a lake with a thundering waterfall just below it in the spectacular setting of a forested, misty mountainside. The hotel gets its name from the Hunasgiriya Mountain Range on which it is situated.

At a convenient time Head Chef Roshan will take you on a guided tour of the hotel's very own herb garden.

DAY 5: Kandy - Sigiriya
After early breakfast depart for Sigiriya and en-route visit the UNESCO World Heritage Dambulla Rock Cave Temples.

You will be exploring the beautiful Dambulla Cave Temples, the largest cave monastery in the country with a history going back to the 1st century BC. They are laid out as a maze of caves, of which a handful is well worth a sighting.

On arrival in Sigiriya, check-in to the hotel. At a convenient time in the afternoon, the head chief Keirthisinghe will share his insights of regional cuisine with you. In particular you will be introduced to Vil Uyana's very own medical herb garden.

In the evening mount the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built in the 5th Century during the reign of King Kasyapa (477-495 AD) Sigiriya is commonly called the 'Fortress in the Sky' and is probably the most fantastic wonder of Sri Lanka. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot rock.

DAY 6: Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Sigiriya
Following a scrumptious breakfast take an excursion to the Ancient City of Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura the ancient capital of Sri Lanka from the 05th Century B.C. to the end of the 10th Century A.D. was the most celebrated of Sri Lanka's ancient ruined cities. The city's greatest treasures are its dagobas constructed of bricks and are hemispherical in shape. The city's most renowned relic is the sacred Bo Tree, which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha gained Enlightenment. It was planted 2250 years ago and is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world. In fact, Anuradhapura is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Freshen up at hotel after an eventful day.

Having explored the outdoors, set off to the nearby hotel Heritance Kandalama to dine within a cave (for a minimum 12 guests). Setting a surreal ambiance blending the old world charm with the new, guests have the opportunity to dine in style in a natural cave, illuminated by fire torches reminiscent of a by gone era. 'Heritance Cuisine' as well as indigenous choice of foods will also be among the fusion of culinary delights prepared by executive chief Haseem will be on offer (Optional).

In the alternative, the guests will enjoy dinner at Vil Uyana.

DAY 7: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
Enjoy a lazy morning before taking an excursion to the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa and a wildlife safari at Minneriya.

Hear tales of how the kings court was laid out at the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Another important royal capital, more recent than Anuradhapura, with its well-preserved 12th century ruins & impressive stone culture recalls an inspired past. Although nearly 1000 years old, the monuments are arranged in a reasonably compact garden setting and their development is easier to follow. To add some excitement, why not hop on a bicycle and follow your guide as you whizz through from site to site.

Over lunch we recommend taking journeying into the heart of Hiriwaduna for a Sri Lankan village experience.

An unpaved gravel path winds its way through the village of Hiriwaduna. A visitor to the area may happen upon a jumble of objects by the side of the road—an overturned plate and the remains of a structure made out of a banana tree—once an offering to appease Evil Spirits (optional).

Find a swiftly rushing stream of cold, clear water by grasping the low hanging branches around you, cross the reservoir by Oruwa , its long, narrow shape gliding effortlessly on the water, visit a Chena cultivation, where in the shade of a tree house of mud and thatched palm leaves you will survey Hiriwaduna.

Experience the pleasures of village life as it awakens to a new day. A farmer making his way to the rice field with a mamoty on his shoulder. Next, experience the thrill of a wildlife safari to the Minneriya National Park

Return to hotel after an exciting day.

DAY 8: Sigiriya - Colombo
After breakfast proceed to the capital Colombo and enroute visit the mystical waterfalls.

Colombo (derived from Sinhalese name Kola-amba-thota which means "mango harbour", altered by the Portuguese to honour Christopher Columbus), is the cultural capital and largest city and commercial center of Sri Lanka. (The new administrative capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura-Kotte.)

Sightseeing highlights include the Colombo National and Dutch period museums, old and new parliament houses, Gangarama Buddhist Temple, Town Hall, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Apart from excellent shopping, Colombo offers visits to one of the worlds leading tea auctions, an 18 hole Golf Course, seasonal Buddhist and Hindu pageants, international cricket tournaments, plush casinos, enjoyable evening entertainment and excellent restaurants. State-of-the-Art communications and Cyber services are available in the hotels and other outlets.

For a more authentic touch, take atuk-tuk tour of the Pettah area, which is in the heart of Colombo, is a beehive of activity. Traders and payment hawkers of all kinds flock to Colombo and it's a well-known fact that Pettah is where the best bargains are available. Tuk-tuk are 3 wheel scooter maximum 2 pax per tuk tuk.

Why not enjoy a farewell meal at Tintagel's a la carte restaurant. Tintagel is a unique and private hotel, situated in the heart of Colombo's most elite neighbourhood. Tintagel is housed in a stunning heritage structure of national importance that was previously home to three of Sri Lanka's political leaders.

DAY 9: Colombo - Bentota
Saving the best for last, venture to the Villa Bentota, a unique and private beach side hotel. Offering 15 individually designed Rooms and Suites with all modern amenities and services, The Villa Bentota is housed in the Mohotti Walauwa which was converted into Sri Lanka's first boutique hotel in the 1970s and set on 2 acres of land.

DAY 10: Bentota
With sea, sand and beach there is nothing better to do than unwind.

DAY 11: Depart to the airport
After breakfast departure to Colombo airport to board flight to onward destination .