Sri Lanka · Safari

11-Day Sri Lanka Adventure Tour with Wilpattu Safari and Adam's Peak

11 Days Round trip from Fish Market Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride a boat through the Muthurajawela Wetlands in the Negombo Lagoon
  • 02 Go on safari in Wilpattu National Park, the largest park in the country
  • 03 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • 04 Cycle through Habarana village and experience its rustic livelihood
  • 05 Climb Pirdurangala Rock
  • 06 Trek through the misty natural beauty of the Knuckles Mountain Range
  • 07 Admire gorgeous tea plantations on the train ride to Hatton
  • 08 Hike to Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) at night

Bask in Sri Lanka's charming eco-retreats and hotels in attractive locations as you explore the fishing village of Negombo, the jungles of Wilpattu, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This 11-day adventure also takes you cycling through Habarana village, trekking the misty Knuckles Mountain Range, and travelling by train through Hatton's tea-covered hills. Complete the journey with a spiritual nighttime climb to sacred Sri Pada (Adam's Peak).

Bask in Sri Lanka's charming eco-retreats and hotels in attractive locations as you explore the fishing village of Negombo, the jungles of Wilpattu, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Negombo, Sigiriya, Habarana, Wilpattu National Park, Knuckles Mountain Range, Adam's Peak
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Negombo and Lagoon Exploration

  • Welcome by your friendly Sri Lanka driver-guide and transfer to the fishing village of Negombo. Located near the airport, it is an ideal place 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 architecture, through centuries-old Dutch canals on wooden catamarans that local fishermen still use.

2
Day 02

Negombo Wetlands Boat Ride

  • Take a boat ride into the Muthurajawela Wetlands located in the Negombo Lagoon.

3
Day 03

Transfer to Wilpattu and Safari Adventure

  • 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.

4
Day 04

Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress

  • After breakfast, depart in the morning for the Cultural Triangle at the centre of the island.

  • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

5
Day 05

Cycling in Habarana Village

  • Go cycling in Habarana village and experience an authentic village tour. You can also hike to climb Pirdurangala Rock.

6
Day 06

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over Sigiriya

  • Take an optional hot air balloon ride, which unfolds 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.

7
Day 07

Journey to the Knuckles Mountain Range

  • After breakfast, head to the famous Knuckles Mountain Range in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. You will stay for the next three days in a fabulous tree house or a bungalow in the hideaway of the mountain range.

8
Day 08

Guided Trek through Knuckles

  • 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.

9
Day 09

Another Day of Mountain Trekking

  • Enjoy another day of trekking with your trekking guide in the mountain range.

10
Day 10

Scenic Train Ride to Hatton

  • Take a train from Kandy to Hatton, during which you can witness the tea plantations and pickers working the harvest.

11
Day 11

Tea Estate Walk and Adam's Peak Climb

  • Take a walk through the tea estate and relax in the cool weather and idyllic scenes of tea plantations, waterfalls, and mountain ranges.

  • Rest and prepare for the nighttime climb up Sri Pada (Adam's Peak). Joining thousands of pilgrims from many faiths at the peak is an inspirational experience. The hike up the mountain will take more than 3 hours.

Muthurajawela Wetlands, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Adam's Peak

Where this trip takes you

Muthurajawela Wetlands, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Adam's Peak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Fish Market 8 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Both airport transfers and transportation in an air-conditioned car, van, or bus

  • English-speaking Sri Lankan driver

  • Sri Lankan guide fees

  • Accommodation in economy, 2-star, 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star level hotels

  • Air-conditioned shared rooms with attached toilets

  • All breakfasts

  • All vehicle expenses

  • Driver's accommodation and meals

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets

  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • Dinner upgrades are available at the rate of $8 per night for 3-star accommodation.

  • Train tickets are in a luxury compartment and are subject to availability upon confirmation of the tour by the client.

  • The hot air balloon ride is optional.

  • The hike up Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) takes more than 3 hours and is done at night.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Fish Market, Negombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Fish Market.

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