Travel across four agro-climatic zones. Significant cultural heritage combined with a human-made cascade of lakes, canals and rock fortresses of the bygone era. Enjoy the Knuckles Forest range; rugged terrain, rock outcrop forests, smiling people, picturesque rice terraces and villages. 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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Joining point: Negombo
Finishing point: Kandy
Trip duration: 11 days 10 nights
Trip type: Walking tour
No. of hikes: 5
Cumulative length: 68 km
Level: Easy to moderate
Group size: Small group – 4 to 8
When: July to Oct. and Dec. to March
Itinerary >
Day 1: Negombo–Joining point
Day 2: Negombo-Wadakada
Day 3: Wadakada
Day 4: Wadakada-Yapahuwa
Day 5: Yapahuwa-Sigiriya
Day 6: Sigiriya
Day 7: Sigiriya-Riverston (Knuckles Forest Region)
Day 8: Riverston-Kandy
Day 9: Kandy
Day 10: Kandy-rest day
Day 11: Kandy–Finishing point
Itinerary map
Highlights
♥ Dambadeniya Rock Fortress
♥ Panavitiya Ambalama – ancient wooden shelter for travellers
♥ Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
♥ Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress-optional
♥ Knuckles mountain region
♥ Balana Fort
♥ Learn the art of traditional dance & drums
♥ Try your hand at cooking a Sri Lankan meal with a local family.
Treks
♥ Dambadeniya hike – 17km
♥ Nagala hike – 15km
♥ Kaludiya hike – 6km
♥ Maningala hike – 12km
♥ Balana hike – 16km
Accommodation
Two adults sharing a double or twin room; single room on request and availability.
Transport
- Air-conditioned passenger van with the rear luggage compartment
- Auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) / local bus & train – as required
Inclusions
- Transport
- 10 nights accommodation
- 10 breakfasts
- 8 lunches – packed, local eatery or local house
- 10 dinners
- Water & trail snacks during hikes
- English speaking chauffeur-guide
- English speaking trek guide during treks
- Admission to Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa and Sigiriya rock fortresses & Knuckles Forest Region
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Visa fees
- Departure tax (if applicable)
- Optional visits and entrance fees
- Tips and personal expenses
- Drinks during meals
- 1 lunch
Price
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