DAY 02: SIGIRIYA.
After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya and climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a World Heritage Site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Then visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster. Overnight in Sigiriya /Dambulla / Kandalama.

DAY 03: SIGIRIYA - DAMBULLA - MATALE - KANDY (92 KMS / 04 HRS).
This morning after breakfast visit Dambulla Rock Temple built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and now a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of Buddha the largest of which is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres. Continue on to Matale where you will visit the spice garden to see the different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous. You will have the opportunity to see a cookery demonstration. Afterwards depart for Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Overnight in Kandy.

DAY 04: KANDY - PERADENIYA & TEA PLANTATION - NUWARA ELIYA (77KMS / 03 HRS).
After breakfast tour Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and now a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendor, legend, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit Kandy Bazaar/market and a Gem lapidary. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and then expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in size and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Return back to Kandy and drive around Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Transfer from Peradeniya to a Tea Plantation, where some of the best tea in the world is produced. You will observe the process of tea manufacturing as well as learn how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory before continuing on to Nuwara Eliya. Due to its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka's most popular hill resort and the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 05: NUWARA ELIYA - KITULGALA - COLOMBO (180 KMS / 06 HRS).
After breakfast return back to Colombo via Kitulgala. The Kelani River, the broadest river in Sri Lanka, flowing through Kitulgala was the main location for the Oscar winning movie, Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. On the hill above the town, a prehistoric cave was recently discovered containing large middens of shells from some unknown civilization. Overnight in Colombo.

DAY 06: COLOMBO.
Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood yet in some parts the old world charm is retained. This afternoon enjoy a tour of Colombo discovering the old Parliament Buildings, the different residential areas of Colombo to see their stately homes and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall a gift from the People's Republic of China along with Colombo Fort. Another destination of interest is Pettah bazaar - where one can shop for bargains. Transfer to Colombo Airport for your onward flight.