Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$2,580
US $2,300 per person

Walking in Sri Lanka

14 days
From Negombo to Colombo
4.7 (6 reviews)
From
$2,580
-11%
US $2,300 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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
Ages 16+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Start point
    No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Earls Regent Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the fish market and observe traditional ketti-maran fishing boats
    • Watch the sunset at the water's edge
    • Dinner at a local restaurant (if arriving in time for welcome meeting)
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla - Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park

    Negombo to Dambulla - Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kassapa Lions Rock)

    Included Activities

    • Visit five caves at Dambulla temples UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temples
    Minneriya National Park
    Kaudulla National Park
  4. Day 3

    Dambulla to Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa

    Dambulla to Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast on the hike to Sigiriya)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kassapa Lions Rock)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Sigiriya and climb Lion Rock
    • Explore Polonnaruwa ancient city on foot
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
    Polonnaruwa
    Quadrangle (Polonnaruwa)
    Circular Relic House
    Galvihara
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Knuckles Mountain Range

    Sigiriya to Knuckles Mountain Range
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch on the ridge during the hike)
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Crystal Riverston Deck)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Manigala Trail in Knuckles Mountain Range
    Landmarks
    Knuckles Mountain Range
    Mahaveli Valley
    Matale Valley (Spice Valley)
  6. Day 5

    Knuckles to Kandy

    Knuckles to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the bungalow after morning trek)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casamara Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Kandy

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning trek to Mini World's End viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Mini World's End
    World's End (Horton Plains)
  7. Day 6

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Lunch (Tea and refreshments at Ceylon Tea Museum tearoom)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casamara Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Trek on Hantane Trail in the hills above Kandy
    • Visit Ceylon Tea Museum

    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 Kandyan dancers perform at evening venues
    Landmarks
    Hantane Trail
    Ceylon Tea Museum
    Hantane Tea Factory
    Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya)
  8. Day 7

    Kandy to Dalhousie

    Kandy to Dalhousie
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through tea plantations and along Castlereigh Reservoir from Norwood

    Optional Activities

    • Train from Kandy to Hatton (if timings allow and not too busy—cannot be pre-booked)
    Landmarks
    Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
    Castlereigh Reservoir
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Dalhousie - Adam's Peak

    Dalhousie - Adam's Peak
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Adam's Peak for sunrise
    Landmarks
    Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
  10. Day 9

    Dalhousie to Belihuloya

    Dalhousie to Belihuloya
    Accommodation
    Camping (Kinchigune Camp Site)

    Included Activities

    • Trek down Devil's Staircase to Bambarakanda Waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Train from Dalhousie to Ohiya (if timings allow and not too busy—cannot be pre-booked)
    Landmarks
    Devil's Staircase
    Bambarakanda Waterfall
    Ohiya
  11. Day 10

    Belihuloya to Sinharaja Forest Reserve

    Belihuloya to Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Blue Magpie Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Blue Magpie Lodge)

    Included Activities

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

    Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Koggala

    Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Koggala
    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast at the lodge before entering reserve), Lunch (Lunch at Blue Magpie Lodge before driving to Koggala)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike on rainforest trails in Sinharaja Reserve with specialist guide
    Landmarks
    Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    Koggala
    Galle
  13. Day 12

    Koggala

    Koggala
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)

    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
  14. Day 13

    Koggala to Colombo

    Koggala to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Picnic breakfast on the train)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Colombo's commercial heritage

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Colombo further in the afternoon
    • Shopping in Colombo
    • Guided evening walk around Colombo's old taverns and pubs
    Landmarks
    Colombo
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Colombo

    Colombo
    End point
    Level 3, 33 Canal Row, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka (Colombo City Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Landmarks
    Colombo

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Explore!

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.5 (9,358 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy
Learn more

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.8
  • 4.5

Sort by

Most recent
Most popular
Highest first
Lowest first

Sort by

Most Recent
Most Popular
Highest First
Lowest First
  • Susan4.7November 2025
    Walking was excellent Wildlife encounters Beautiful country Superb guide Excellent local staff throughout
    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Esther4.8November 2025
    Walking in the tea plantations and rice fields.
    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Clare5.0November 2025
    Lions rock was my highlight
    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • John4.5December 2023
    Rain forest, The food, the people, the guide !
    Traveled in November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Thomas5.0May 2019
    The walk around kandy was pretty strenuous and a couple of people were rather caught out; it could have been made...
    Show more
    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for the feedback, we'll pass this to our product team to review
    Show more
  • Angela4.3May 2019
    The dedication of Chamara Abeywardhane was crucial in making this a very good trip. Explore should discuss with Cham...
    Show more
    Traveled in January 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your great feedback. we'll review Adams Peak and pass on your kind comments to Cham :)
    Show more

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 16 Sep, 2026
  • -11%
    From Monday
    2 Nov, 2026
    To Sunday
    15 Nov, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $2,580
    US$2,300 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • From Monday
    8 Feb, 2027
    To Sunday
    21 Feb, 2027
    This departure date is not available or sold out
    Sold out
    From:
    US$2,600 per person
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Monday
    26 Jul, 2027
    To Sunday
    8 Aug, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$2,600 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Monday
    1 Nov, 2027
    To Sunday
    14 Nov, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$2,600 per person
    Price based on Shared Room
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Monday
    15 Nov, 2027
    To Sunday
    28 Nov, 2027
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US$2,600 per person
    Price based on Shared Room

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
We couldn't find results
Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts
  • I

    Ian

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    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?

    Tour Details
    Travel Support
    • 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.

  • S

    Shane

    Asked on May 23rd, 2024

    Would like to know if possible to order this tour for two person

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

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

  • J

    Jeff

    Asked on July 5th, 2023

    What days are included for the single person accommodation supplement

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2023

      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.

Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Explore! with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
$2,580
-11%
US $2,300 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 124966

  • Currency
    Rs
    Sri Lanka Rupee
    Sri Lanka
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type D. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type D
    Sri Lanka
    Type G
    Sri Lanka
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Explore!" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
    • Flexible options if your plans change. We hope you won't need to, but if you have to cancel, here's exactly what you get back, no surprises. Your refund depends on how close to departure you cancel. You can find the full cancellation policy here.
    • Your money is protected.
      TourRadar is an authorized agent of Explore!, and we handle payments so you don't have to. Payment is securely transferred to the Operator based on your departure date.
  • Insurance

    Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.

    Checking which travel protection options are available for you…
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Videos

  • Explore Presentation
  • TourRadar presents The Dambulla Cave Temple
  • TourRadar presents Sigiriya Rock
  • Welcome to Explore
  • Brand video widescreen
  • Explore brand video
  • Book with confidence
  • Explore Sri Lanka
  • Adventures Worth the Wait
  • Explore Cyber Sale
  • Sustainability
Explore Presentation

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec