Travel across five different agro-climatic zones. Learn about the social life of primates. Understand the significance of the traditional Kandyan home-garden system. An unforgettable train journey through tea plantations. This southbound-across-the highland walking tour starts in Negombo and ends in Colombo.
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Joining point: Negombo
Finishing point: Colombo
Trip duration: 14 days 13 nights
Trip type: Walking Tour
No. of hikes: 4
Cumulative length: 70 km
Level Easy to moderate
Groupe size: Small group – 4 to 8
When: July to Oct. and Dec. to March
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo-Joining point
Day 2: Negombo-Yapahuwa
Day 3: Yapahuwa-Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya
Day 5: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa
Day 6: Polonnaruwa-Riverston (Knuckles Forest Region)
Day 7: Riverston
Day 8: Riverston-Kandy
Day 9: Kandy
Day 10: Kandy – rest day
Day 11: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya-Haputale
Day 12: Haputale-Ohiya-Kalupahana-Haputale
Day 13: Haputale-Udawalawe
Day 14: Udawalawe-Galle-Colombo-Finishing point
Itinerary map
Highlights
♥ Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
♥ Sigiriya Lion Rock – optional
♥ Pidurangala Rock in Sigiriya – optional
♥ Learn about the social life of primates of Sri Lanka
♥ Knuckles forest range
♥ Learn about the Kandyan home-garden system
♥ Learn the art of traditional dance & drums
♥ A scenic train journey – optional
♥ Try your hand at cooking a Sri Lankan meal with a local family.
Hikes
♥ Day 3 – Nagala hike – 15km
♥ Day 7 – Maningala hike – 12km
♥ Day 8 – Balana hike – 18km
♥ Day 11 – Devil’s hike – 25km
Accommodation
Based on two adults sharing a double or twin room; a 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
- 14 nights accommodation
- 13 breakfasts
- 11 lunches (packed, local eatery or home cooked)
- 13 dinners
- Water & trail snacks during hikes
- Admission to Yapahuwa rock fortress/Polonnaruwa archaeological site, & Knuckles forest range
- English speaking chauffeur-guide
- English speaking trek guide during treks
Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Departure tax (if applicable)
- Optional visits and activities
- Tips and personal expenses
- Drinks during meals
- 3 lunches: day 1,10 and 14
Price
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