Our airport representative will meet you at the arrival terminal to welcome you to the tour. (We provide you with a knowledgeable, friendly, multilingual guide and transportation in excellent condition, luxurious and comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. Drivers are available on request in any language.)We start our exploration from the south coast of Sri Lanka. The journey from the south coast to Ahangama takes two hours and thirty minutes. Coastal palm groves and towering palm trees offer breath-taking views of the ocean as you approach Galle's beaches. You can stay in a comfortable hotel.

Shortly after sunrise, we head for the port and hop on a tiny, privately chartered boat for a whale-watching trip. We spent the morning looking for whales and other cetaceans in the Indian Ocean with the help of a fantastic crew and a naturalist guide. Our chances of success are increased by the radar and GPS installed on the vessel. The largest mammals on Earth, blue whales, usually visit these seas from November to April. They can grow up to 100 feet (30 m) in length and weigh as much as thirty elephants. They are huge. Additionally, we may be lucky enough to see bottlenose or bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales and Bryde's whales. We spend the morning at sea before returning to Ahangama Ferry and our accommodation. There is a guided tour to Galle to explore the medieval fort, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by the Dutch in 1663, this intricate network of cobblestone lanes is lined with cafes, upscale shops and exquisitely restored colonial houses.

We travelled to Sinharaja Rainforest this morning, which is Sri Lanka's final intact rainforest. This hotspot for biodiversity is home to numerous endemic species. A canopy tree may grow to a height of 145 feet (45 metres), and there are currently 160 species of birds. Mammals, including sambar deer, marked deer, and wild boars, are included in the group of insects, amphibians, and reptiles. Purple-faced langurs are fairly numerous among the trees, and they typically cluster in groups of ten or more. There are about fifteen known leopards in this region; however, visibility is very poor due to thick undergrowth. This afternoon, our naturalist guide leads us on a walk to learn about Sinharajaya and its many residents. Stay in a comfortable lodge on the edge of the Sinharaja forest or in a rainforest eco-friendly lodge.

Prepare for another day in the forest as you wake up to the sound of songbirds. Sinharaja is a small region that is home to about 27,643 acres (11,187ha). Forty-three percent of all Sri Lankan species are found in this region. We explore the numerous pathways and rich diversity here with the help of our naturalist guide as we go on a wildlife walk. Stay in a comfortable lodge on the edge of the Sinharaja forest or in a rainforest eco-friendly lodge.

We depart the jungle this morning and head farther inland to Udawalawe National Park, which is situated where Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones meet. With about 600 elephants wandering the park in herds of up to fifty, Udawalawe is one of the best parks in Sri Lanka to view elephants. It has the highest concentration of wild elephants in the country. Located in the middle of the park, the Udawalawe Reservoir creates a breath-taking background amidst the sparsely vegetated landscape. Because of this, it's not too difficult to see wildlife at the national park. During this afternoon game drive, we can see Sambar deer, spotted deer, buffalo, wild boar, jackal and mongoose, in addition to families of elephants grazing in the pastures. Overnight stay in a comfortable hotel.

Our 4x4 safari cars are ready to take us back into Udawalawe for another game drive this morning. Depending on sightings, game drives usually take three hours and are always escorted by a naturalist guide. We visit the Elephant Transit Home in the afternoon; it's only three miles (5 km) from the park gate. The Born Free Foundation provides funding for the transit home, which is managed by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. It gives abandoned elephants a secure haven. Usually, the elephants are cared for at home until they turn four years old, at which point they are old enough to be returned to the wild. We visit during feeding time, when a group of park guards are giving the young milk in bottles, and we can watch the cacophonous show from the observation deck. Overnight stay in a comfortable hotel.

After breakfast we will drive three hours to Tissamaharama and Yala National Park. After arrival at Yala and check into our accommodation, depart for afternoon game drive. Yala is famous for having the largest number of leopards in the world. Yala is a large area covering about 242,000 acres (97,880 ha) in the lowland dry zone in the south-eastern part of the nation. The park's vegetation is mostly made up of mangroves, semi-arid thorn scrub, brackish lagoons, and rich secondary woods along the coast. A wealth of species, including elephants, sloth bears, spotted deer, buffaloes, sambar deer, wild boars, langurs, and macaques, coexist with this varied terrain. There are also a lot of birds: over 215 species have been identified, thousands of which are migratory waterfowl. Our group is divided equally among 4x4s when the tour guide, naturalists, and trackers arrive; they are all seated in separate vehicles. Go back to the luxury hotel and remain there.

Go for an early morning game drive in Yala area as the wild animals are usually more active in the early morning. Our three hour game drive includes a discussion about the various fauna and birds of Yala by our naturalist guide. During the day we travel (about three hours and thirty minutes) to Dickwella, one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. There traditional fishing boats are parked on the sand in front of palm trees. We stayed at a lovely resort with great beach access for our two nights here. The resort is set on tropical grounds and is among the top beach hotels in Sri Lanka! Relax under swaying palms by the pool and enjoy long beach walks. The rooms have contemporary amenities and you could simply surrender yourself to healing Balinese rituals at the spa during your seaside getaway in paradise.

You have free reign to take advantage of the facilities at your luxury accommodation, including swimming pools, beach walks and sea swimming. Alternatively, if enough people are interested, we can schedule a second whale watching trip this morning. We increase our chances of experiencing the best possible weather and water conditions by having the chance to go whale watching again. Please note that this optional activity requires transport to and from Mirissa, the departure point for all whale watching boats.

This morning, we check out and make our way to Colombo Airport where our adventure comes to an end. Alternatively, an additional night’s luxury accommodation can be organised near to Colombo Airport if you would like fly home the following day.