Experience Sri Lanka, the compact island paradise full of contrasts. Explore ancient kingdoms in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa and visit the golden Dambulla cave temples with hundreds of Buddha statues. Take an unforgettable safari in Udawalawe National Park and spot elephants in their natural habitat. Travel by train through the misty tea fields of Ella and taste fresh Ceylon tea at a plantation. Relax on the palm tree beaches of the south coast and snorkel in the clear waters of Hikkaduwa. Wander through historic Galle Fort with its colonial buildings and cosy cafés. A round trip through Sri Lanka takes you from jungle to beach, from temples to tea plantations on one enchanting island.