Colombo's leading bazaar district, Pettah, where you can browse the traditional handicrafts and shop in the historic Fort.
A picnic on Galle Face Green, the largest open space in the city.
The intricate carvings at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist temple, which is believed to be the spot where Buddha preached 2,000 years ago.
The chance to explore Sri Lanka's rich culture at the National Museum, which holds 500,000 books, fascinating paintings and an antique mask collection.
Dehiwala Zoo, which boasts stunning fauna from across the world and hosts a nightly elephant show.
SRI LANKA BEACHES:
Bentota Beach - considered one of the best beaches on the west coast, Bentota is perfect windsurfing and sailing. You can also spot baby turtles hatching at one of the designated sites.
Beruwala, where you can relax under the coconut palms or venture into the warm Indian Ocean for snorkelling or swimming.
Picturesque views of the harbour from Mary’s Cathedral and Rumassala Kanda.
Local specialties in one of the many restaurants on the shore.
Enjoying a cocktail while watching the magical view of the sunset before dining on traditional cuisine.
A visit to the fort in Galle, where you can explore the area's rich history and colonial past.
THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE, KANDY & NUWARA ELIYA:
Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, home to the World Heritage sites of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa and the Sacred City of Kandy.
The Temple of the Tooth, which is said to contain tooth from Buddha’s mouth.
The chance to explore the lush tropical plantation at the Udawattakele Royal Forest Sanctuary.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you watch the adorable baby orphans being bottle-fed.
A trip to Nuwara Eliya, a 2,900-high mountain resort known as ‘Little England’ due to its colonial architecture.
Colombo City Tour (Half day). An afternoon tour of Colombo including visits to the Residential, Commercial and Bazaar areas – the tour also includes visits to well known department stores such as “House of Fashion” and “Odel” where internationally recognized designer brands are available at unbelievable prices.
Kandy Day Tour (Full Day). Leave for Kandy visiting a spice garden en route to see spices growing in their natural habitat and a batik factory to witness the manufacture of hand made batik’s. Kandy, known as the Hill Capital and the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, is encircled by hills with a tranquil lake in its centre and retains an aura of grandeur, which time has not affected. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and the renowned Temple of the Tooth and later in the evening, witness a cultural performance.
Nuwara Eliya (Half Day). Visit to a Tea Plantation to see how tea is harvested, followed bya Factory to witness the processing of the raw green leaf to the final graded product. Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lankan hill country, the home of the famous Ceylon Tea and the rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls.