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Hike Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail

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From Kandy to Colombo
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  • Outdoor courtyard of a historical site with visitors.
  • Colorful ornate temple against a blue sky.
  • White historical temple under a blue sky.
  • Train crossing the Nine Arches Bridge in a lush landscape.
  • Scenic waterfall with tourists on a sunny day.
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 16+

Places You’ll See

  • Kandy
    Kandy
  • Colombo
    Colombo
  • Ella
    Ella
  • Nuwara Eliya
    Nuwara Eliya
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Highlights

  • Explore the cultural capital of Kandy
  • Hike through lush tea estates and forests
  • Ride the scenic train from Kandy to Watagoda
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth
  • Climb to the summit of Sri Pada (Adam's Peak)

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Adventure starts in Kandy (dinner)
  2. Day 2 Hike Stage 1 of the Pekoe Trail: Hanthana to Galaha (breakfast,lunch)
  3. Day 3 Walk Stage 2 to Loolkandura • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth (breakfast,lunch)
  4. Day 4 Scenic train ride to Watagoda • Hike Stage 6: Watagoda to Kotagala (breakfast,lunch)
  5. Day 5 Hike Stage 7: Kotagala to Norwood • Optional nighttime ascent of Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) (breakfast,lunch)
  6. Day 6 Hike Stage 10: Dayagama to Horton Plains (breakfast,lunch)
  7. Day 7 Summit Kirigalpotta, Sri Lanka’s second highest peak (breakfast,lunch)
  8. Day 8 Return to the Pekoe Trail for stages 13 and 14 (breakfast,lunch)
  9. Day 9 Tackle stages 15 and 16: Makulella via Ella to Demodara (breakfast,lunch)
  10. Day 10 Hike Stage 21, the penultimate stage: Udapusellawa to Kandapola (breakfast,lunch)
  11. Day 11 Hike Stage 22, the final stage, to Pedro Tea Estate • To Colombo (breakfast,lunch)
  12. Day 12 Adventure ends in Colombo (breakfast)
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Customer Reviews

  • dinesh
    · December 29th, 2024
    Cycling the backroads of Sri Lanka was a great experience. Tour was exeptionally well organized and the crew was very professional.
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  • Jenny
    · April 22nd, 2023
    The tour experience was truly outstanding, largely due to the exceptional skills of our tour guide, Ruwan. Without a doubt, he was simply brilliant and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. The itinerary was meticulously planned and provided a wonderful balance of activities and sightseeing. The hotels selected for our stay were of the highest quality, offering luxurious accommodations that exceeded our expectations. The spaciousness of the bus made for a comfortable journey, and the driver was a true professional. The only downside we encountered was the hotels' locations in non-touristy areas, which prevented us from exploring the local nightlife and forced us to dine exclusively within the hotels.
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  • Eva
    · November 26th, 2019
    Great tour, beautiful country, nothing to complain.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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