Ancient cities with long names and awesome history, elephants, tea plantations, lush countryside, bustling bazaars and wildlife. Sri Lanka is all this and more.

Price: �399 excluding flights.

Basic itinerary: Take in the capital city of Colombo before exploring the jungle interior. You also see Gamgarama Temple in Colombo, the 11th century city of Polonnaruwa, the 5th century ruins in Sigirya, as well as the rock temple of Dambulia, the spice gardens of Matale, the very famous elephant orghanage at Pinnawela and much more. There�s also tea tasting in the Nuwara Elya region, use of an experienced tour guide and all transfers and transportation, all breakfasts and a group welcome dinner and accommodation. Ring on the go tours today for a brochure on Tel: 0207 371 1113; www.onthegotours.com

Why go: The Christmas Tsunami affected the coastal regions of Sri Lanka only, leaving the jungle interior completely untouched and open for business. on the go tours uses only local guides so every booking means employing knowledgeable, experienced guides - so your money helps bring Sri Lanka's economy back on track!

What you see: Columbo, the Fort, Gamgarama Temple Potonnaruwa, an 11th century city Sigiriya, a 5th century fortress ruins Dambulla, famous rock temples Matale, famous spice gardens Kandy Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Botanical Gardens Pinnawela, the very famous elephant orphanage Nuwara Eliya, tea planation, Hakgala Gardens Udawalawe National Park What You Get: Breakfast daily Group welcome dinner 8 nights 3/4 hotels Elephant orphanage, Pinnawela Tea plantation and tasting Nuwara Eliya region Jeep visit Udawalwe NP Airport meet and greet and departure transfer touring and excursions as per itinerary Escorted by tour leader for groups of 6 or more Local English speaking specialists guides at local sights entrance fees to all relevant sights All relvant transfers and transportation Any press questions: Julie Collins-Clark on the go tours, London Tel: 0207 371 1113 Mobile: 07718 516 958 julie@onthegotours.com