Glamor and delight in Sri Lanka

Your driver will meet you at Colombo airport and then drive you directly to Sri Lanka's "cultural triangle". You put down your luggage in a charming eco-lodge with pretty bungalows scattered in the nature, not far from Sigiriya. You then climb to the top of the Pidurangala Rock from where you enjoy the fantastic view of the legendary Lion Rock.

After breakfast you travel to Polonnaruwa, the former royal capital of Ceylon. On a bicycle you will wander through the impressive remains of the city. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional rice and curry in the rice fields before returning to your ecolodge in Sigiriya, where you can relax by the pool or in a yoga class.

At dawn, you experience a magical moment on board a hot-air balloon: you fly over the Sigiriya valley, with the mythical Lion Rock at its centre. Once back on earth, you will visit the Dambulla caves and then reach the very authentic town of Kandy. Your charming villa and swimming pool await you before spending the night.

You start the day at the Temple of the Tooth, one of the most important Buddhist places of worship in Sri Lanka. Then you take a green bath in the lush botanical garden of Peradeniya, before descending to the tea plantation area. You arrive at Nuwara Eliya in an old colonial building to spend the night.

Heading to the station this morning to board the mythical train from Nuwara Eliya through the Sri Lankan tea plantations. You finally arrive at the small station of Ella from where you climb to the top of Little Adam's Peak, which dominates the area. It is in the middle of a tea plantation that your hotel and one of its comfortable chalets await you, with a breathtaking view.

Your driver will drive you to Haputale where you board a tuk-tuk for a trip to the tea plantations and mountains. On this authentic outing, you climb up to the Lipton Seat and enjoy a good cup of Ceylon tea. Return to your chalet in Ella for a relaxing end to the day at the hotel's swimming pool.

Head to the large Yala National Park in the south-east of the country to discover the fauna and flora of Sri Lanka during a half-day safari. If you are lucky, you may come across elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles... or even rarer, a majestic leopard. Then you arrive at your hotel, which blends in perfectly with the Sri Lankan nature, with its luxurious cottages, all dressed in earth.

You are driven to the small coastal town of Tangalle in the morning. This quiet and restful resort is one of the most charming on the island with its immaculate beaches, far from the usual crowds of southern Sri Lanka. Your hotel is a haven of peace with its bold architecture and bewitching garden, swimming pool and private beach. Relax and enjoy this idyllic location.

This day is dedicated to relaxation in a paradisiacal place. After a refreshing breakfast, lie down on the fine sand at the foot of the coconut trees, a cocktail in hand, and take a bath in the Indian Ocean.  If you feel like it, do not hesitate to visit the surroundings of Tangalle, between lagoons and mangroves.

At dawn, take a catamaran for a magical cruise in the colourful waters of the Indian Ocean. Set foot on land and head towards Galle, stopping along the way at Dondra Lighthouse, the southern tip of Sri Lanka. Say hello to the stilt fishermen before arriving in the walled city of Galle. Your hotel in the fort combines colonial architecture with contemporary elegance.

On your last day in Sri Lanka, explore the Sri Lankan countryside by bike in the vicinity of Galle. Enjoy a final local dish, do your final shopping and then, depending on your flight schedule, your driver will take you back to the airport. You say goodbye to Sri Lanka with a heavy heart and your head full of memories.