| Sri Lanka is a tropical jewel like no other with perfect | | | | cultural heritage and are depicted everywhere you go |
| beaches, ancient cities, famed cave temples, hilltop | | | | in the country. Adding a visit to the Pinnawela |
| plantations and an amazing abundance of natural | | | | Elephant Orphanage is guaranteed to be a rewarding |
| wildlife. This country has everything covered; from a | | | | addition to any trip. Originally opened as a sanctuary |
| boutique break in the buzzing cosmopolitan capital | | | | for four orphaned elephant calves in 1975, the |
| Colombo, exploring the desolate Sigiriya rock fortress | | | | offspring of these still live here and the place is now |
| or relaxing on the beach in one of the south coast's | | | | an important breeding ground for wild elephants. A |
| luxury spa resorts. However you choose to | | | | total of eighty four elephants are permanent |
| experience Sri Lanka, there are 3 things you just | | | | residents here making it the largest captive elephant |
| have to see: | | | | population in the world. The Pinnawela Elephant |
| Bentota Beaches: | | | | Orphanage is an important conversational site as well |
| The coastal city of Bentota is situated on the south | | | | as a fascinating attraction, offering the opportunity |
| coast right on the tip of the Galle District and the | | | | to observe these magnificent creatures up close. |
| world famous beaches here are probably the best in | | | | Polonnaruwa: |
| the country. The perfect white sands succumb to | | | | The magnificent architecture of this ancient city that |
| the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, perfect for | | | | was the island's capital from the 11th to the 13th |
| swimming and fishing, while the exotic underwater | | | | century is amazingly preserved. An great number of |
| wildlife makes it an amazing diving location. A lot of | | | | the intricately built and designed Buddhist relics, |
| resorts are buzzing but there are plenty of quiet | | | | statues and buildings remain standing and exploring |
| hideaways and hotels as well. You can even | | | | this magnificent World Heritage site is like stepping |
| experience the region's amazing wildlife and | | | | back in time. The ancient city is easy to explore and |
| geography with a cruise up the Bentota River which | | | | everywhere you wander you'll discover another piece |
| in parts runs only 100 metres from the coast. | | | | of history. Archaeological excavations are constantly |
| Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage: | | | | ongoing so you could even see new discoveries being |
| Elephants make up an important part of Sri Lanka's | | | | unearthed! |
