Picturesque and petite, this luscious ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean' is rapidly topping wish-lists for intrepid travellers worldwide, and it is easy to see why! A heady blend of pristine tropical beaches, biodiverse forest reserves, outstanding wildlife, and mysterious ancient ruins are all packed within Sri Lanka’s tiny coastline, making it the perfect destination for a whistle-stop adventure.

Home to a plethora of historic and beautiful sites such as 'the Royal Botanic Gardens' and 'the Temple of the Tooth Relic’, the sacred city of Kandy is also the gateway to Sri Lanka’s hill country. Here, an afternoon spent touring a tea plantation or joining a tea-plucking class is a must before setting off on a mountain bike tour of the surrounding countryside. Other not-to-be-missed highlights include the UNESCO listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Cave Temples, home to some of Sri Lanka's most important and breath-taking spiritual artworks. When you have had your fill of cultural exploration and yearn for blissful relaxation, lush forests, fragrant tropical gardens, and miles of unspoilt, white-sand beaches stretch the length of this spellbinding island, meaning that you are never far away from a touch of paradise.