Explore the beautiful south-west coast and its fascinating colonial heritage. Wander the cobbled streets of the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, built by the Portuguese and fortified by the Dutch, with its ramparts, lighthouse, historic churches, boutiques and cafes. Along the coast, watch traditional stilt fishermen perched above the waves at Koggala, visit a turtle hatchery supporting marine conservation, and stop at a traditional mask workshop in Ambalangoda to learn about Sri Lanka’s colourful folk traditions. The tour ends with time to relax at a palm-fringed beach before returning to your hotel.

Journey into Sri Lanka’s cool, misty highlands on a memorable day through tea country. Drive past rushing waterfalls such as Ramboda Falls and rolling tea estates, then visit a working tea factory to see how Ceylon tea is made and enjoy a fresh tasting. Explore colonial Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England”, with its Tudor-style buildings and Gregory Lake. Then board the famous hill-country train towards Ella, passing tunnels, valleys and mountain villages, before visiting the Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by lush jungle and terraced tea gardens on hillsides.

Set off at dawn on a private jeep safari through Yala National Park, renowned for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world. With an experienced tracker and driver, explore scrub jungle, rocky outcrops, lagoons and coastal plains in search of leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles and water buffalo. Yala is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with peacocks, eagles and colourful migratory species. Choose a half-day safari for the best morning light, or a full-day safari with a picnic lunch for deeper, more rewarding exploration of this wilderness.