Trekking tour in Sri Lanka

You will be greeted by your driver upon arrival at the airport. You are welcomed by the tropical air of this island, with Kandy as your first destination. Get a taste of the impressive city of Kandy, starting with the world renowned Temple of the Tooth Relic and then enjoy a relaxing walk around the Kandy Lake, visit the town center, the arts and crafts center and the vibrant bazaar. Check in at your hotel and relax. We recommend the Kandyan dance show. Dinner at your leisure.

Your professional trekking guide will be the first person to greet you this morning. Hop on to a jeep, travel to Mimure in the Knuckles Range and get down to business. Your trekking experience will start from a village and advance uphill to a local forest. Enjoy a picnic facing the majestic Knuckles Range. As you hike your way through, you will witness spectacular waterfalls and reach amazing heights from where you will get a bird’s eye view of the splendid surroundings. The weather may change without any warning from bright sunshine to fog and even rain. You will reach your base camp early evening giving you time to enjoy a camp fire and dinner. Overnight in tents.

Savor an invigorating breakfast and hike down the valley to reach the final hiding place of Sri Lanka’s last King, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. It was from here that the king was captured by the British army. Although the landscapes are diverse, ranging from dense forests to neatly grown tea plantations, they all have one thing in common; they are all spectacular. You might even come across some fascinating animals such as squirrels, lizards, deer, monkeys, elephants and buffaloes. A majority of animals and plants found here are endemic to Sri Lanka and in some cases to the entire region. There are 160 endemic flowers and some of these flower plants do not grow anywhere else in the world. Enjoy a picnic lunch and walk up to Bomure, from where the jeep will pick you up. Short transfer to Kandy where you will be met by your chauffeur. Drive to Nuwara Eliya. Arrival and check in at your hotel. Dinner at the hotel (included).

Today, drive to Horton Plains National Park, early in the morning. Another professional trekking guide will meet you at the gates of the park, and he will brief you on your day. Begin hiking in the national park classified as a UNESCO site for its unique landscape and fauna. Continue through villages and paddy fields. Arrive in the village where you will be staying overnight with your host family. Enjoy a delectable, local dinner (included).

Continue your hill country hike, passing through diverse forests, plantations, gardens and paddy fields whilst mingling with the locals and enjoy a taste of authentic village life. The weather may change anytime in this part of the country, so be prepared for some surprises. Dinner (included) and overnight at a homestay.

Hike through Bandarawela’s verdant vegetable and fruit gardens as your trekking guide teaches you about the plants. Walk through paddy fields and chat to the people working in the fields. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue your hike. Transfer to your accommodations in Diyatalawa. Check in and relax. Dinner at your leisure.

Drive to Udawalawe National Park after breakfast, away from the hill country. This park is a unique eco-tourism hotspot famed for its vast elephant population which can be spotted either on the banks of a lake, or in the dense jungle. Deer, buffalos, and a good variety of birds can also be seen here. Your driver, experienced in spotting animals hiding amid bushes and trees, will help you see flora and fauna that you would otherwise miss. Afterwards, check into your hotel and relax. Dinner at your leisure.

After breakfast, leave to visit the Elephant Transit Home to see orphaned baby elephants. Continue along a narrow, winding road to Sinharaja Rain-Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This lowland tropical rain-forest is home to 95% of Sri Lanka’s endemic birds and shelters a wide array of endemic butterflies, fish, reptiles, mammals as well as flora. Check in at your eco lodge, relax and enjoy the quiet ambiance. Take an evening walk in the rain-forest. Head back to the hotel. Dinner at your leisure.

Watch how life unfolds in the dense rainforest during the day. Enjoy a free day and trek the rainforest on your own. You can hire a guide at the entrance and discover the rainforest trails. Beware of common leeches and get some advice from your guide on how to prevent them. With a bit of luck you may see exotic birds, monkeys and other indigenous animals. You can choose from several routes, according to your desires and your level. There may be with leeches, so plan for pants / leggings and socks! Dinner at your leisure.

After breakfast, take the road to the South Coast which is a very popular destination among tourists. This coast has some hidden beauties, like Unawatuna Beach, a large bay bathed in turquoise waters. Relax on the beach for a couple of hours before heading to the city of Galle. Visit its fort on foot, stroll through the alleys and stock up on souvenirs in the small shops. You will find decorations, clothing, jewelry and handicrafts. Then walk on the ramparts at sunset. Dinner at your leisure. Overnight in Galle.

Drive along Sri Lanka’s first highway to reach Colombo, the economic capital of Sri Lanka. Enjoy a city tour, discover Colombo Fort and Pettah areas, and walk along Galle Face Green. Your trip will not be complete without a shopping spree in Colombo so do your last minute shopping before you transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport.