Sri Lanka · Trekking

12-Hour Sinharaja Forest Reserve Trek from Negombo with Lunch

12 Hours Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the lush rainforest of Sinharaja Forest Reserve
02 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its virgin rainforest
03 Look out for birdlife such as the Red-Faced Malkoha and Orange-Billed Babbler
04 Spot endemic insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and trees

Get a unique and memorable experience during your trip to Sri Lanka with this daytime exploration of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Known for its virgin rainforests and vibrant biodiversity that have attracted biologists throughout the years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-visit for thrill-seekers and nature lovers.

There are also numerous avian species to delight any bird watcher, from the Red-Faced Malkoha to the Orange-Billed Babbler.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Negombo, Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sinharaja Forest Reserve Trek from Negombo

Get picked up at your hotel and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour drive to the forest.
Begin the adventure as soon as you reach the Deniyaya entrance, the starting point of the trek to Sinharaja, where you will walk through dense trees and lush greenery along the way. There are also numerous avian species to delight any bird watcher, from the Red-Faced Malkoha to the Orange-Billed Babbler. Spot endemic species, including insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and trees.
Head back to Negombo.