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.

Begin your Camping Adventure with a city tour of Colombo and then proceed to North Western province of Sri Lanka where you will check in at the Kudarama, which is a luxurious permanent tented campsite.

Leave for a visit to Anawilandawa the gateway to the unlocked beauty of the west coast and also visit the Ramsar wetland with a cascading tank system dating back to the 12th century A.D. Enjoy a cruise in the Dutch Canal which is an ancient canal network built by the Dutch. Late in the afternoon visit the Thabbowa Nature Reserve to see the wild elephants having a river bath.

Next day precede to the untamed jungle of Wilpattu the home of Ceylon's largest leopard populations and also see wild animals in their natural environment. Proceed to Anuradhapura where you will gain a better understanding of the island's remarkably rich cultural and religious history and uncover lesser known, but still entrancing, remains of Sri Lanka's cultural past.

Enjoy the luxury of your own private guide to introduce you to Kandy, set in the hills around an artificial lake 115km east of Colombo, is probably the most charming city in Sri Lanka. En route you will visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to see elephants bathing in the river at Pinnawela and then visit a tea factory at Giragama.

In Kandy, visit the Dalada Maligawa/ the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha, rescued from the cremation flames in 543 BC and brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th Century. The relic cannot be seen as it is encased within seven jeweled gold caskets, each worth a King's ransom.

Continue to visit the Kandyan Arts and Crafts Center to find craftsmen fashioning brass, silver and lacquer work. The next stop is at the Royal Botanical Gardens. See its magnificent Orchid House and the grove of splendid trees, all planted by eminent world figures. You will return to Colombo by evening. Tour includes lunch in Kandy and entrance fees to the Botanical Gardens, Dalada Maligawa and Pinnawela.