Travel across four agro-climatic zones. Trek through villages, vast open paddy fields with watch-huts and scarecrows and along the century-old man-made canals and lakes. Climb the Pidurangala rock for a magnificent view of the Sigiriya Lion Rock. Enjoy the great diversity of the forest cover and the rugged terrain of the Knuckles Mountain Range. This walking tour starts in Wadakada in the North-Western province and ends in Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka.
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Duration: 11 days 10 nights
Type: Small group – 4 to 8
Treks: 5 – 74 km (total distance)
Level: Easy to moderate
Start: Colombo International Airport (B.I.A)
End: Colombo International Airport (B.I.A)
Day 1: Airport – Wadakada 65 km
Village walk
Day 2: Wadakada – Dambadeniya – Wadakada
Trek to the Dambadeniya rock fortress – 17 km
Day 3: Wadakada – Yapahuwa
Yapahuwa temple & rock fortress
Day 4: Yapahuwa – Nikawewa – Pidurangala (Sigiriya)
Trek to Nagala mountain – 15 km
Day 5: Pidurangala (Sigiriya)
Climb the Pidurangala rock
Optional visits: Sigiriya Lion rock / Polonnaruwa archeological site / National Park (Minneriya, Kaudulla or Eco Park)
Day 6: Sigiriya – Riverston (Knuckles forest range)
Trek to Kaludiya Pokuna Archeological forest in Kandalama – 12 km
Optional visits: Dambulla cave temple
Day 7: Riverston
Trek to Maningala mountain – 12
Day 8: Riverston – Kandy
Day 9: Kandy
Trek to the ancient strategic outpost in Balana – 18 km
Day 10: Kandy
Day at leisure. Do what you want!
Optional visits: Botanical Gardens / Kandy city & market / Sacred Tooth Relic Temple
Day 11: Kandy – Airport (B.I.A)
Optional visits: Tea factory / Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Itinerary map
Highlights
♥ Dambadeniya rock fortress
♥ Panavitiya Ambalama – ancient wooden shelter for travellers
♥ Yapahuwa rock fortress and temple
♥ Pidurangala Rock in Sigiriya
♥ Knuckles forest region
♥ Learn the art of traditional dance & drums
♥ Interact with the local community
♥ Try your hand at cooking a Sri Lankan meal with a local family
♥ Do your own thing
Treks
♥ Dambadeniya trek – 17km
♥ Nagala trek – 15km
♥ Kaludiya trek – 12km
♥ Maningala trek – 12km
♥ Balana trek – 18km
Accommodation
Double or Twin room share basis – triple / single room on request
Our preferred accommodation stops
- Wadakada – Birds Park
- Yapahuwa – Yapahuwa Paradise
- Pidurangala – Kurulu Uyana
- Riverston (Knuckles mountain range) – Sir John’s Bungalow (en suite rooms with private bathrooms) or Gal Bungalawa (dorm type accommodation with separate bathrooms & toilets)
- Kandy – Queens hotel or Shangrila family run guest house in Kandy city centre
Transport
- Air-conditioned passenger van with rear luggage compartment
- Auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) / local bus & train – as required
Inclusions
- Transport
- English speaking Chauffeur Guide
- Local trek guide during treks
- 10 nights accommodation
- 10 breakfasts
- 8 lunches – packed, local eatery or local house
- 7 dinners
- Water & fruits during walks
- Entrance fees to Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa rock fortress, Pidurangala rock & Knuckles forest range
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Visa fees
- Departure tax (if applicable)
- National Tour Guide – on request
- Optional visits and entrance fees
- Tips and personal expenses
- Drinks during meals
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners
Price
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