Adventurous Sri Lanka Tour
- 13 Days / 12 Nights
Adventurous Sri Lanka is an exciting journey through Sri Lanka’s wonderful landscapes and will satisfy those wanting something more active than just a beach holiday. Trek through mountainous villages, cycle past ancient ruins, camp in the wilderness, climb a sacred mountain at night, raft down the white water rapids of the Kelani River and challenge the waves of the Indian ocean.
DAY 1 & 2: KALPITIYA
Arrive. Transfer directly to the fishing village of Alankuda. Take in the sun and surf. Go Kitesurfing, scuba diving, and dolphin spotting off the coast of Kalpitiya. Stay at Dolphin Beach with comfortable accommodation in tented chalets.
DAY 3 & 4: CULTURAL TRIANGLE
Cycle around the UNESCO world heritage sites of Polonnaruwa, clamber up Sigiriya rock and visit Dambulla cave temple. Consider a safari at Minneriya or an elephant safari at Habarana. Stay at Chaya Village in Habarana.
DAY 5 & 6: KNUCKLES CONSERVATION RANGE
Journey to the Knuckles Mountains where you will spend two nights at Sir John’s bungalow – a guesthouse situated about 1,000 metres above sea level. Trek through dense forests, along rivers and water falls, and visit some of the small rural village communities.
DAY 7 & 8: ADAM’S PEAK
Take one of the world’s great train journeys into the highlands. Then follow in the pilgrim’s footsteps with an all- night climb up Adam’s Peak in search of a mystical sunrise. Upper Glencairn, a colonial period guesthouse set on an extensive tea plantation in Dickoya.
DAY 9: KITULGALA
Head to Kitulgala famous for white water rafting. Stay over-night at the Borderlands camp overlooking the Kelani River. Go rafting, canyoning or hiking in the surrounding wilderness.
DAY 10: UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK
Travel to Uda Walawe to seek elephants, leopards, buffalo and crocodiles. Master Campers provide a memorable night under the stars.
DAY 11, 12 & 13: GALLE COAST
Head south to Ahangama for your final three nights stay at Easy Beach, a laid back beach side guest-house set on a secluded, palm-fringed beach. Go surfing, stilt fishing, dolphin and whale watching off Dondra. Explore Galle’s 17 C Dutch Fort. Head to the airport directly from Galle.
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