A suggested itinerary offering the chance to visit ancient cities, tropical beaches, diverse landscapes, sprawling tea plantations and finishing in the bustling city of Colombo.

LOCATIONS
Anuradhapura: 2 nights
Trincomalee: 3 nights
Habarana: 2 nights
Kandy: 2 nights
Colombo: 1 night

ITINERARY
DAY 1
Fly SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow.

DAY 2
On arrival, transfer by road approx. three hours to Anuradhapura for a two night stay at the Ulagalla Hotel, staying on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

DAY 4
Continue by road to Trincomalee, approx three hours, for a three night stay on the beach. Check in to the Chaaya Blu Trincomalee, staying on a Half Board basis. Extend your stay here if you;d like a little longer to relax!

DAY 7
Transfer approx 2 hours to Habarana, where you'll spend two nights at the Chaaya Village on a Half Board basis. A range of other hotels is also available.

DAY 9
Drive three hours to Kandy and the Earl's Regency Hotel for two nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis. A choice of alternative hotels in Kandy is also available. Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth, an important Buddhist relic.

DAY 11
Drive to Colombo, taking around three hours, for a final night at the Cinnamon Grand hotel, staying on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Other hotel options and durations are available here.

DAY 12
Fly SriLankan Airlines arriving Heathrow later the same day.