Highlands, Rivers &
Rainforests

Overview

Adventure through hill country, rainforests, and rivers with trekking, rafting, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences.

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival in Colombo / Transfer to Negombo – 30 minutes / Overnight in Negombo

Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or exploring the local fish markets. Evening at leisure with a welcome dinner.

Drive to Sigiriya through lush countryside and villages. Evening guided village walk, observing traditional life and farming practices. Overnight stay at a nearby hotel or eco-lodge.

Early morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, exploring frescoes and water gardens. Afternoon visit to Dambulla Cave Temple, seeing hundreds of Buddha statues and murals. Evening at leisure to enjoy your lodge’s facilities.

Morning safari at Minneriya National Park to witness the famous elephant gathering. Afternoon drive to Kandy through highlands and small towns. Evening free to relax or explore Kandy town.

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the morning, observing rituals and learning its cultural importance. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or sightseeing. Evening Kandyan dance performance to showcase local arts.

Explore Peradeniya Botanical Gardens with orchids, palms, and medicinal plants. Board a scenic train to Nuwara Eliya, passing tea plantations and waterfalls. Evening at leisure in the cool highland town.

Visit a working tea plantation, learning about Ceylon tea production and sampling fresh brews. Afternoon leisure at Gregory Lake with optional boat rides or walks. Evening free in Nuwara Eliya.

Drive to Ella and visit the Nine Arches Bridge, a colonial-era railway landmark. Hike Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views of valleys and tea estates. Evening at leisure at your lodge.

Drive to Kitulgala, famous for river adventures. Enjoy white-water rafting on the Kelani River and optional guided jungle trek. Evening at leisure to relax at your riverside lodge.

Travel to Singaraja and explore rainforest trails, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints. Afternoon guided hikes to observe endemic flora, fauna, and local rivers. Evening free to relax at the lodge.

Drive back to Kandy through scenic hills and tea plantations. Afternoon at leisure to revisit the Temple of the Tooth or explore artisan markets. Evening at leisure in Kandy town.

Drive to Bentota on the southern coast, stopping for scenic photo opportunities. Explore Madu Ganga river and mangroves on a guided boat ride, visiting cinnamon islands and riverside temples. Evening leisure on the golden beaches.

Drive to Colombo and explore key sights including Galle Face Green, Pettah Market, and Gangaramaya Temple. Enjoy last-minute shopping or sightseeing before transferring to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.

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