Sri Lanka fits a remarkable amount into a small island. In two weeks you can climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya, take the slow train through emerald tea country, look for leopards in Yala and finish on a palm-fringed beach on the south coast. Ancient Buddhist cities, the old Dutch fort at Galle and one of Asia’s warmest welcomes make it as rewarding as it is relaxing.

We have been creating tailor-made holidays since 2007, and our specialists know Sri Lanka well beyond the classic loop: the elephant gatherings of Minneriya, the quiet beaches of the east coast around Trincomalee and Pasikudah, and the distinctive Tamil culture of Jaffna in the far north. Most journeys are travelled with a private driver-guide, and we know the boutique hotels and tea-estate bungalows that make a stay memorable. Every itinerary is built around your pace and interests.

The journeys below are starting points, not fixed tours. Each can be adjusted, extended or combined with the Maldives or a stopover in Dubai or Oman.