DAY 01: COLOMBO.
Arrive at Colombo Airport where you will meet our representative and transferred to your hotel. 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. Overnight in Colombo

DAY 02: COLOMBO - KITULGAL - NUWARA ELIYA.
This morning after breakfast depart for 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. Continue 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 is located here, Pidurutalagala at 8282 feet. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 03: NUWAARA ELIYA - KANDY.
After breakfast drive to Kandy, en route visit a Tea Plantation, where 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. In the afternoon enjoy a tour of Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendor, legend, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit the Kandy Bazaar/market and a Gem lapidary. This evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic before watching a cultural show. Also visit 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. This evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic before watching a cultural show. Overnight in Kandy.

DAY 04: KANDY- PINNAWELA - COLOMBO.
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Colombo en route visiting the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. The Orphanage established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective for establishing the orphanage was more inclined towards tourism, but soon became a conservation and educational centre. With the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for elephants of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first Pinnawela baby was born. Their success has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawela have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawela herd have been filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals. Enjoy a city tour of Colombo. Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood yet in some parts the old world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are Pettah Bazaar - where one can shop for bargains, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - a gift from the People's Republic of China. Overnight in Colombo.