11-Day Adventure Tour Around Sri Lanka From Negombo
Description
Bask in Sri Lanka's charming eco-retreats and hotels in the most attractive locations, and have the adventure of your life exploring the jungles of Wilpattu, the fishing village of Negombo and Dambulla Cave Temple. Trek onto the famous Knuckles Mountain trails and admire Hatton's tea-covered hills. Go cycling in Habarana village and hike on top of the sacred Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) to experience life in a spiritual sense.
Highlights
- Ride a boat to Muthurajawela Wetlands in the Negombo Lagoon
- Go for a safari to the largest park in the country, Wilpattu National Park
- Visit the UNESCO sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Cycle in the Habarana village to explore rustic livelihood
- Climb the Pirdurangala Rock
- Trek through the misty natural beauty of Knuckles mountain range
- Admire the gorgeous tea plantations during the train ride to Hatton
- Hike to Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) at night
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Day 1: Arrival in Negombo expand_more
Welcome by your friendly Sri Lanka driver/guide and transfer to the fishing village of Negombo. It is located near the airport to relax after a long flight journey.
Take a boat ride into the Muthurajawela Wetlands located in the Negombo Lagoon.
Explore the coastal town of Negombo with its colonial period architectures through centuries-old Dutch Canals on wooden catamarans that the local fisherman still use.
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Day 2: Negombo tour expand_more
Take a boat ride into the Muthurajawela Wetlands located in the Negombo Lagoon.
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Day 3: Wilpattu National Park expand_more
Transfer to Wilpattu after breakfast.
Prepare yourself for a safari at the largest park in the country, Wilpattu National Park. It has a distinct and complex network of lakes called Villus and is surrounded by grassy plains and the Wilpattu jungle.
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Day 4: Dambulla Cave Temple - Sigiriya Rock Fortress expand_more
After breakfast, depart to the cultural triangle at the center of the island in the morning.
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Day 5: Habarana Village expand_more
Go cycling in the Habarana village and experience an authentic village tour. You can also hike to climb the Pirdurangala Rock.
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Day 6: Sigriya expand_more
Take the hot air balloon ride (optional), which will unfold a spectacular view as it flies over the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Ballooning takes off at dawn, where you can enjoy the glorious sight of sunrise.
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Day 7: Knuckles mountain range expand_more
After breakfast, head to the famous mountain range of Knuckles in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. You will be staying next three days in a fabulous Tree House or a Bungalow in the hideaway of the Mountain Range.
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Day 8: Knuckles trek expand_more
Set out on a trek with your Sri Lankan trekking guide. Take in the fresh air while hiking through the dense green misty forest, long crystal clear rivers, waterfalls and the fragrance of paddy fields.
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Day 9: Trekking Tour expand_more
Enjoy another day of trekking with your trekking guide in the mountain range.
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Day 10: Hatton expand_more
Take a train from Kandy to Hatton during which you can witness the tea plantations and pickers working the harvest.
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Day 11: Adam's Peak expand_more
Take a walk through the tea estate and relax in the chilled weather and idyllic scenes of tea plantations, waterfalls and mountain ranges.
Rest and prepare for the nighttime climb up Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak). Visiting thousands of pilgrims from many faiths at the peak is an inspirational experience. The hike up to the mountain will take more than 3 hours.
What's Included
Both airport transfers and transportation in an air-conditioned car/van/bus
English speaking Sri Lankan driver
Sri Lankan guide fees
Accommodation in the economy, 2,3,4 and 5-star level hotels
Air-conditioned share rooms with attached toilets
All breakfast. (Option to upgrade to dinners at the rate of $8 a night for 3 Star.)
Tickets for a train journey in a luxury compartment (Subject to availability of the keys on confirmation of the tour by the client)
All vehicle expenses
Driver’s accommodation and meals
What's Excluded
Flight tickets
Entrance fees
Meeting Point
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 1050 Per Person |
This is a private tour |