This four-day 'Ancient Capital Tour' takes you deep back into history of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

You will gain a better understanding of the island's remarkably rich cultural and religious history, Uncover lesser known, but still entrancing, remains of Sri Lanka's cultural past.

Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, transfer to Kandy, a city and ideal place for acclimatizing to Sri Lanka's tropical climate and rejuvenating after the long flight. You would be able to see ruined cities of ancient kingdoms, rock fortresses and hilltop palaces of the cultural triangle.

Depart Colombo for the city of gems - Ratnapura. Visit the Gem Museum and Gem mine near Ratnapura and you can also visit the Saman Devala which has incriptions and emblem for the time of the Portuguese.

Proceed to Udawalawa to switch to a safari jeep and a tour inside the wild life park. See various exotic wildlife such a peacock, elephants and more if you are lucky. In the late afternoon proceed to your Hotel in Udawalawa for dinner and overnight stay.

The next morning after breakfast drive along the coast to your beach hotel or to Colombo passing the unique stilt fishermen. Next visit, the Galle Fort, Ambalangoda mask factory and museum. An optional stop can be made at Hikkaduwa to view the corals from a glass-bottomed boat (cost not included).

This tour will take you deep back into history as you will gain a better understanding of Colombo's remarkably rich culture.

Head towards the hill country and en-route the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, which was set up to save, abandoned and orphaned wild elephants. On your way to Kandy appreciate beautiful countryside visit the spice gardens and in Kandy you will visit the temple of the tooth and Kandy's local bazaars.

In the hill country town, Nuwara Eliya, known for its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, you will enjoy a visit to a tea plantation and a tea factory and the morning tour of Nuwaraeliya and then continue to the coastal town of Hambantota where the jeep ride takes you into the inviting wilds of the nearby Bundala National Park.