On the leopard's trail in Sri Lanka

Wilpattu National Park is home to a growing leopard population and boasts a diversity of wildlife that rivals, if not outshines, other regions of the island. Today, you'll enjoy a jeep safari through one of Sri Lanka's most thriving wildernesses.

Today, you will be driven to Sigiriya via Anuradhapura, the island's ancient capital and a present-day holy city.

This morning, you will visit Sigiriya Rock accompanied by your chauffeur guide, who will be able to provide you with the history of the area as you admire the views from the top of the rock. Later in the afternoon, you will have a jeep safari, allowing you to see various wildlife, including elephants, sambar deer, monkeys, and birdlife.

Today you'll enjoy a visit to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's second capital. The now ruined city has a mix of both Buddhist and Hindu influence and is a great place to learn more about the history of Sri Lanka.

Today, you travel to Kandy; en route, you will visit the Dambulla Caves, dating back to the 1st century. All the caves contain varying sizes of statues of Buddha. Additionally, several of the caves have impressive ceiling frescoes.

Explore Kandy, including the beautiful botanical gardens and the famous and impressive Temple of the Tooth.

You will be collected from your hotel and taken to the railway station. You will then board the train for the approximately four-hour journey to the tea country. The rail route rises slowly through the changing countryside. From Hatton, the scenery is spectacular, with waterfalls and many tea plantations. You will be collected by your driver from Nanu Oya and taken on a tea factory tour en route to your hotel.

An early morning start is recommended for your trip to Horton Plains as the views tend to be at their best in the morning. The 8 km circular route takes you past Little World's End and then World's End viewpoints before passing Baker's Fall, a 20 m high waterfall, on your return to the car. You will have the rest of your day at leisure to relax.

Today, you will take the drive down from Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park. It's a long drive that tends to last all day, but there are plenty of places to stop along the way to enjoy some local food.

Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep excursions in the park in search of leopards and other wildlife.

You will leave Yala and head for Udawalawe National Park this morning. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Udawalawe National Park — hopefully, you will spot some of the park's elephants.

Visit the elephant transit centre this morning, close to Udawalawe, before taking the drive over to the Sinharaja Biospheric Reserve. On arrival, you will have some time to take a walk in the local area, or simply relax by the pool.

Morning excursion in the Sinharaja Biospheric Reserve, before travelling down to the coast to Galle. Galle is full of small cafés and shops, making for a wonderful place to stroll in the evening.

This morning you will be taken on a guided tour of Galle Fort. The ancient city of Fort Galle has a real colonial feel given the previous Portuguese, Dutch and British presence there. The sleepy streets are dotted with some interesting colonial buildings. Your afternoon is at leisure on the coast.

Your day is at leisure to relax on the coast. You might like to take a tuk-tuk to a nearby beach for a swim or do some shopping in Galle's boutiques.

You will be driven from Galle to Colombo Airport today for your international onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.