SriLankan Airlines invites you to discover the most unique incentive opportunities in what Marco Polo himself has described as ‘the finest island of its size in the world’. In Sri Lanka, the senses waken to the sights of cinnamon gardens, coconut groves, tea and rubber plantations and the aroma of spices, bringing you that much closer to the exotic mysteries of the tropics. The assortment of ornate stones found on river beds and in deep pits include precious gems like the blue sapphire.

Incentives here adopt the most intriguing themes, from a “Gem of a dream” where the ultimate reward for participants is a gem stone, to taking a journey down memory lane on the Viceroy Special, a steam driven train from the 1930's that runs across the island with breathtaking views of the hill country. Expeditions in 4-wheel drive vehicles through thick jungles and exclusive dining along the many rivers are also some of the highlights.

No trip to Sri Lanka is complete without sighting an elephant. In fact, elephants still occupy pride of place and play an important role in Sri Lanka, so much that many refer to this island as “The Land of the Elephant”. Corporate branded elephant races, elephant-polo matches and elephant back rides are just a few of the incentives on offer.

Sri Lanka’s natural beauty has been the inspiration of prose, poetry and myth. Everything about Sri Lanka’s natural beauty is guaranteed to take your breath away. Just roam into the Sinharaja rainforest and discover an ethereal kingdom of rare and exotic flora and fauna, scale the breathtaking nine-peaked Knuckles mountain range, discover the spectacle of Horton Plains or climb the sacred mountain known as Adam’s Peak. When admiring the island’s natural beauty, you’re bound to discover that the rare species of wildlife that inhabit its jungles add exotic flavour to the island. Enjoy a trip to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, safari parks at Yala, Wilpattu, Wasgamuwa, Udawalawe, the Kumana Bird Sanctuary and the turtle hatcheries on the west coast. It’s as close to nature as you’ll ever get.

Sri Lanka is the ideal destination if you’re the type who isn’t satisfied with just a quiet, relaxed sightseeing trip. There are plenty of activities that will get your heart pounding and adrenalin pumping. If you’re on the coastline, you’ll enjoy water skiing, sailing, surfing, deep sea fishing or even diving into a thrilling underwater journey of discovery as you uncover rare and exotic species of coral or ancient sunken vessels. Most hotels in these areas have experienced and qualified diving instructors. You could also discover the thrills of abseiling, mountain climbing, white-water rafting at Kitulgala, paragliding over a waterfall or canoeing downstream into a thick jungle.