ADVENTURE AND WILDLIFE – 15 Days 14 Nights

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet and assist at Colombo Airport and proceed to Negombo Beach – The best place to enjoy the beautiful sunset by the beach. Negombo is one of the Island’s oldest fishing villages. Enjoy a Boat Ride on Lagoon (1hr) – On the trip down to the Hamilton Canal, witness the village life of the fishermen, a Mangrove Forest, and birds. 

In the evening, take a stroll on the beachside road and enjoy a seafood dinner.

Overnight stay at: Negombo

Travel Time: 30min (approx.) – Bandaranayake International Airport to Negombo

Meal: –

DAY 2

After breakfast, leave for Habarana – A village, rich in wildlife and a perfect spot to explore cultural sites within the cultural triangle in Sri Lanka.

In the afternoon, visit Namal Uyana Pink Quartz Mountain (1hrs) – The sanctuary is the largest Ceylon Ironwood Forest, botanically Mesua ferrea, a species endemic to Sri Lanka. Namal Uyana pink quartz mountain is the largest in Asia.

Overnight stay at: Habarana 

Travel Time: 3hrs 10min (approx.) – Negombo to Namal Uyana

          1hr (approx.) – Namal Uyana to Habarana

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 3

After breakfast, before leaving for Knuckles Mountain Range, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (2hrs) – The gardens of Sigiriya are among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. The sight has been named as a UNESCO world heritage and the 8th wonder of the world.  

Overnight stay at: Knuckles 

Travel Time: 3hrs 30min (approx.) – Habarana to Knuckles Mountain Range

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 4

Early morning, leave for Trekking to Nitro Caves (5hrs) – A large cave network. The highest altitude point of the trail is called Corbett’s Gap and the village “Meemure” is one of the traditional villages hidden deep inside Knuckles Mountain range.

Overnight stay at: Knuckles

Travel Time: Trekking

Meal: Breakfast 

DAY 5

After breakfast, leave for Kandy – The cultural heart of Sri Lanka. 

In the afternoon, City Walk (2hrs) – Explore the busy streets and town’s intriguing combination of cultures. 

In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (1hr 30min) – The most important Buddhist relic, constructed mainly during the reign of Kandyan kings from 1687-1707 and 1747-1782.

Overnight stay at: Kandy

Travel Time: 2hrs (approx.) – Knuckles Mountain Range to Kandy

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 6

After breakfast, leave for Hatton – Hatton is a small town tucked away in the hills that has a cool, moderate climate. Almost every available hillside is covered with green, tea plantations or forests.

In the afternoon, enjoy White Water Rafting at Kitulgala (1hr 30min)- The rafting in Kitulgala is the best place in Sri Lanka for white water rafting covering five major rapids and four minor rapids. 

Overnight stay at: Hatton

Travel Time: 2hrs (approx.) – Kandy to Kitulgala

1hr (approx.) – Kitulgala to Hatton

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 7 (Seasonal – December to April)

Early morning, around 2am, climb Adam’s Peak (5 to 6hrs) – It is one of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites and also the most religious mountain peak in Sri Lanka. The hike includes 5500 continuous steps to the 2,243m (7,359 ft.) high mountain peak. Start to hike in the early morning allowing you to reach the top in time for dawn. 

In the afternoon, leave for Ohiya – Remote yet a scenic location in the Central Highlands.

Overnight stay at: Ohiya 

Travel Time: 1hr 15min (approx.) – Hatton to Adam’s Peak

4hrs (approx.) – Adam’s Peak to Ohiya

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 8

Early morning, visit Horton Plains National Park for Hiking (4hrs) – A 9.5Km loop trail in a highland plateau consisting of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystems, declared as one of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites. The trail covers Mini World’s End and The Great World’s End. 

In the afternoon, Return back to the Hotel.  

Overnight stay at: Ohiya

Travel Time: 30min (approx.) – Horton Plains to Ohiya

Meal: Packed Breakfast

DAY 9 (Seasonal – December to April)

After breakfast, trekking towards Haputale (5hrs) – It is a trail towards Sri Lanka’s highest waterfall, Bambarakanda Waterfall, through sleepy tea estates and picturesque surroundings and the valley below.  

Overnight stay at: Haputale

Meal: Breakfast

Travel Time: Trekking

DAY 10

After breakfast, leave for Yala – A small village famous for its the spectacular wilderness.

In the afternoon, visit Yala National Park for Jeep Safari (3hrs) – The second largest national park in Sri Lanka and it boasts the highest density of leopards in Asia, bears, elephants, crocodiles, deer and birds.

Overnight stay at: Yala

Travel Time: 4hrs 40min (approx.) – Haputale to Yala 

Meal: Breakfast 

DAY 11

In the morning, leave for Mirissa Beach – Relax and enjoy the Sun and Sand in Mirissa on southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is one of the ideal places for surfing, snorkeling, Jet Ski and other watersports.

Overnight stay at Hotel: Mirissa

Meal: Breakfast

Travel Time: 2hrs 40min (approx.) – Yala to Mirissa

DAY 12 (Seasonal – December to April)

Early morning, visit for Whale Watching (3 to 5hrs) – Mirissa is the best and most popular coast to sail into the ocean for Whale watching.  

In the afternoon, Relax at the Beach.  

 

Overnight stay at Hotel: Mirissa

Travel Time: –

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 13

Early morning, visit for Hiking in Sinharaja Rain Forest (3hrs) – One of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites. 

In the afternoon, visit The Brief Garden (1hr 30min) – The brief garden is a masterpiece of Sri Lankan gardens. It is a wonderful garden of the impeccably designed landscape adorned with flora, fascinating sculptures and a regal bungalow, spread over a couple of acres. 

In the evening, return back to the hotel. 

Overnight stay at: Bentota

Travel Time: 2hrs 40min (approx.) – Mirissa to Sinharaja Rain Forest

1hr 40min (approx.) – Sinharaja Rain Forest to Bentota

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 14

In the morning, Relax at the Beach.

In the afternoon, leave for Airport for your Departure. On the way, Colombo City Tour (3hrs) – The commercial capital of the country. The sightseeing includes Galle Face Green Ocean-side Urban Park, the busiest Pettah Market for daily needs, Colonial Buildings (The Old Parliament Building, The Town Hall, The Clock Tower, the iconic Cargils Building, and The President’s Palace), Seema Malakaya Temple in Beire Lake, the Independence Memorial Hall, the Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall, and Hindu Temple. 

Travel Time: 1hrs 45min (approx.) – Bentota to Colombo

          1hr (approx.) – Colombo to Bandaranayake International Airport

Meal: Breakfast

* The given travel time depends on traffic and the condition of the road.

* The time given in ( ) shows the approximate time spend on the relevant attraction or activity.
* Sightseeing and activities will depend on the weather.