Private stay on Sri Lanka's south coast

Today is spent at leisure to recover from your journey. Take a dip in the pool, rest in the sunshine or walk along the sandy beach and soak up the beauty of this magical spot.

Today, your driver will take you to nearby Galle, where they'll show you around this delightful fortified city before dropping you off to visit Shahira, a Galle local famed for her cookery skills. Shahira will share local delicacies, teaching you how to make a traditional Sri Lankan dish, which you'll then eat together while she regales you with tales of life in Galle. Later, your driver will take you back to your villa to relax and enjoy the evening in privacy.

Another exciting day today as you head onto the waters of the south coast to look for whales and dolphins. The experienced crew will take you as close and as safely as possible (for you and the whales) to view the whales and dolphins passing by the Sri Lankan coastline. The rest of the day is at leisure.

After two days of adventure, take a day to stop and relax. Perhaps read a book under a palm tree on the beach, enjoy the pool or make use of the villa games room.

A day to explore the countryside around Galle as you head out on a privately guided bicycle tour. You'll cycle through paddy fields and jungle, with plenty of photo stops and the chance to sample some fresh fruit on your journey.

Take a day trip to Udawalawe today with your chauffeur-guide, which takes a couple of hours. Here you can visit the Elephant Transit Centre, where the baby elephants jostle their way to the gate at feeding times, some cheeky ones pushing back into the queue for a second feeding.

Head into Galle today to learn how to paint traditional Sri Lankan masks. Your private instructor is the artist in residence at Galle Fort Art Gallery. They will be delighted to teach you about the historical and cultural significance of the masks as you paint.

A final day at leisure to relax in the villa and enjoy the serenity of Habaraduwa, before your onward flight tomorrow.

Your driver will collect you and drive you to the airport in plenty of time for your flight today. Your return flight will arrive the same day.