The island of Sri Lanka is shaped like an enormous teardrop falling from the southern tip of India, separated by a series of stepping-stone coral islets. Formerly known as Ceylon and as Serendib, this lovely island of upland tea plantations, jungles and palm-fringed coastline has known Portuguese, Dutch and English colonisation. Today it still displays a fascinating blend of local and old colonial cultures.
Day 1 - Depart London
Depart London Heathrow on your overnight Sri Lankan Airlines flight
Day 2 - Colombo
On arrival you will be met and transferred to The Wallawwa, a boutique property a short distance from the airport and close to the beaches of Negombo. A pampering treatment in the Z Spa is ideal after a long flight.
Day 3 - Colombo/Sigiriya
Drive to Sigiriya (a journey of around four hours) and check into Vil Uyana. Located within five kilometres of the Sigiriya rock fortress, this unique hotel features individual villas dotted amongst the rice paddies. In the afternoon visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnewala.
Day 4 - Sigiriya
Drive the short distance to the fifth century rock fortress at Sigiriya, where you can see the ruins of King Kashyapa's Palace. This ancient city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch, enjoy an elephant safari in Kandalama Forest.
Day 5 - Sigiriya/Polonnaruwa/Sigiriya
Take a morning tour to Polonnaruwa, a medieval capital dating back to the 12th century. One of the highlights is the reclining Buddha, carved directly into the rock face. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Day 6 - Sigiriya/Kandy
Travel on to Kandy (a journey of around two hours), stopping on the way to visit the Dambulla Rock Temples, home to 157 Buddha statues. Spend three nights at the charming and stylish Clingendael in Kandy, a gorgeous boutique hotel with just five rooms, overlooking the famous Victoria Golf and Spa Resort.
Day 7 - Kandy
Explore the town of Kandy with its lakeside setting and surrounding wooded hills. Due to its rambling colonial buildings and temples, Kandy could be described as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Its most famous temple is the Temple of the Tooth - it allegedly holds Buddha's tooth. Visit Helga's Folly for a delicious lunch and end the day with a visit to the famous Peradeniya botanical gardens.
Day 8 - Kandy
This morning visit Udawattakele Sanctuary, a forest rich in flora whose name literally translates as 'the garden above the royal palace'. In the afternoon, walk to the Degaldoruwa Cave Temple built in 1771 and famous for its interesting wall paintings.
Day 9 - Kanya/Hatton
Take the train from Peradinya to Nanuoya (a journey of around three hours) and transfer to the Norwood Bungalows in Hatton. Once part of the famous Tea Trails, Norwood is elegantly decorated throughout and is focused on creating a relaxed, 'non-hotel' atmosphere. Each of the bungalows has its own housekeeper, chef, butler and houseboys, to convey a sense of being welcomed into a planter's home.
Day 10 - Hatton/Nuwara Eliya/Hatton
Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lanka's tea plantations. The town was created by the British during colonial times and as a result, the homes in the area are very English in style with manicured lawns and Georgian architecture. The lush green countryside extends for miles across the hills. No visit to the region is complete without a visit to one of the many tea gardens. Visit a tea factory to see how some of the best tea in the world is processed.
Day 11 - Hatton/Galle
Drive from Hatton to Galle (a journey of around two hours) and check in to Amangalla. This historic hotel derives its name from 'aman' (meaning "peace" in Sanskrit) and 'galla' (the Sinhalese name for the town). It is decorated in a traditional colonial style and provides the perfect base for exploring the Fort and the historic walled town of Galle.
Day 12 - Galle
The capital of Sri Lanka's southern province, Galle is a city with a colourful history. Its Dutch atmosphere is very much alive and its most popular site is the magnificent Dutch fort, another UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 13 - Galle/Ja-Ela
Depart Galle and travel back to The Wallawwa for your final night in Sri Lanka (a journey of around five hours).
Day 14 - Ja-Ela/Colombo
Transfer to Colombo airport for your international flight home. Alternatively you may like to extend your stay for a few days on one of Sri Lanka's beautiful beaches.
With A&K all journeys are individually tailored to suit your interest and timescale. As a guideline, this 14 day suggested journey in Sri Lanka will cost from £2,975 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK, subject to availability.
We very much appreciated the champagne to celebrate A&K's anniversary. Our guide Omar & driver Basil were both absolutely excellent throughout. Many thanks for making our trip to Jordan so enjoyable and for all the hard work that ensured our holiday ran so smoothly! 
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