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Walking in Sri Lanka

14 days
From Negombo to Colombo
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Start point
    No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Earls Regent Hotel), Hotel (Earls Regent Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Negombo fish market
    • Watch traditional ketti-maran (catamaran) fishing boats
    • Head to the beach for sunset
    • Explore Colombo (30 minutes away)
    • Dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Colombo
  2. Day 2

    Dambulla - Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acme Hotel), Hotel (Kassapa Lions Rock (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temples - five caves with Buddha images and Hindu God sculptures
    • Jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temples
    Minneriya National Park
    Kaudulla National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Dambulla to Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast at Sigiriya)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acme Hotel), Hotel (Kassapa Lions Rock (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya (Lion Rock) - 200 meter ascent
    • Walking tour of Polonnaruwa ancient city
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
    Polonnaruwa
    Galvihara
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  4. Day 4

    Knuckles Mountain Range

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch on the mountain ridge)
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Crystal Riverston Deck (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike Manigala Trail in Knuckles Mountain Range - approximately 8 kilometers/5 miles
    Landmarks
    Knuckles Mountain Range
    Manigala Trail
    Mahaveli Valley
    Matale Valley
  5. Day 5

    Knuckles to Kandy

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy), Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Kandy

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning trek to Mini World's End viewpoint
    • Visit info centre at Mini World's End
    Landmarks
    Mini World's End
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Kandy Lake
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  6. Day 6

    Kandy

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy), Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike on Hantane Trail through tropical forest
    • Visit Ceylon Tea Museum and tea tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Tooth
    • Walk around Kandy Lake
    • Explore Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
    • Visit handicraft workshops (brassware, batik, lacquer work)
    • Watch traditional Kandyan dancers perform in evening
    Landmarks
    Hantane Tea Museum
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
  7. Day 7

    Kandy to Dalhousie

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House), Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trek through tea plantations from Norwood along Castelreigh Reservoir

    Optional Activities

    • Train journey from Kandy to Hatton (if timings allow and not pre-bookable)
    Landmarks
    Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
    Castelreigh Reservoir
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  8. Day 8

    Adam's Peak Climb

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House), Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Adam's Peak (2,243 meters / 7,359 feet) for sunrise
    Landmarks
    Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
  9. Day 9

    Dalhousie to Belihuloya

    Accommodation
    Camping (Kinchigune Camp Site), Camping (Kinchigune Camp Site (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike Devil's Staircase switchbacks to Bambarakanda Waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Train to Ohiya (if timings allow and not pre-bookable)
    Landmarks
    Bambarakanda Waterfall
  10. Day 10

    Belihuloya to Sinharaja Rainforest

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Blue Magpie Lodge), Guesthouse (Blue Magpie Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk through rice paddies and villages in Belihuloya area
    Landmarks
    Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve
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  11. Day 11

    Sinharaja Rainforest to Koggala

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at the lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel), Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided rainforest hike through Sinharaja with specialist park guide
    Landmarks
    Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve
    Galle Fort
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Koggala

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel), Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Koggala beach
    • Visit Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore Galle's historic houses, churches and warehouses
    • Browse boutique shops and cafes in Galle
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  13. Day 13

    Koggala to Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Picnic breakfast on the train)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fairway Colombo), Hotel (Fairway Colombo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Galle to Colombo with picnic breakfast
    • Walking tour of Colombo's heritage

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Colombo independently in afternoon
    • Shopping in Colombo
    • Guided walk around Colombo's historic taverns and pubs (evening)
    Landmarks
    Colombo
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  14. Day 14

    Colombo Departure

    End point
    Level 3, 33 Canal Row, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka (Colombo City Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Landmarks
    Colombo
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    December 6th, 2023
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    Rain forest, The food, the people, the guide !
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    Could you please comment on the likely weather and if it is low season with persistent showers/humid in July in South/West Sri Lanka where this tour goes? Have you run it in July before and how did it go?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      Sri Lanka usually experiences warm and tropical temperatures and despite it being rainy season in certain parts you will still have plenty of sunshine throughout the tour which enables you to participate in outdoor activities. The rainfall pattern can be unpredictable so we advise carrying an umbrella with you however sometimes you may just require this for short periods or othertimes not at all.

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      This is a group tour and we have certain departure dates. So we can't book it on the date you require.

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      The only nights where a Single Room would be unavailable are on Day 4 at Sir John's Bungalow, and Day 9 at a camp site.

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