Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Negombo
You'll land at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your local representative. The 20-minute transfer takes you to your beachfront hotel in Negombo. Spend the afternoon however you like, whether that's by the pool, checking out the hotel gardens, or walking along the beach. Your tour guide meets with you in the evening to go over what's coming up during your trekking adventure.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport
- Private transfer to beachfront hotel in Negombo
- Evening briefing with tour guide
Optional Activities
- Relax by the hotel pool
- Explore hotel gardens
- Gentle stroll along Negombo beach
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport Negombo Beach - Day 2
Negombo to Riverston (Matale)
After breakfast, you'll travel inland from Negombo through green paddy fields and small villages heading toward the Matale highlands. Once you reach Riverston, there's a trek to Sera Ella waterfall and a stop at the famous Riverston viewpoint where you can take in panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. You'll settle into your lodge by evening and get ready for the days ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Light trek to Sera Ella waterfall
- Visit Riverston Peak and Mini World's End viewpoint
- Scenic drive through rural Sri Lankan villages
Landmarks Sera Ella Waterfall Riverston Peak Mini World's End - Day 3
Trek to Mini World's End & Pitawala Pathana
Following a hearty breakfast, you'll trek through the scenic Riverston Highlands where the trail moves through lush grasslands, dense forests, and mist-covered slopes. You're heading toward Pitawala Pathana with its dramatic cliff edges and deep valley views. Along the way you'll see endemic plants, birds, and meet local villagers. There's a traditional Sri Lankan village lunch at midday, then you head back to your lodge by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan village lunch)
Included Activities
- Trek through Riverston Highlands grasslands and panoramic cliffs
- Visit Pitawala Pathana (Mini World's End)
- Visit isolated rural village
- Traditional Sri Lankan village lunch
- Guided trek with English-speaking professional guide
Landmarks Pitawala Pathana (Mini World's End) Knuckles Mountain Range - Day 4
Day 1
You'll start early with breakfast before heading deep into the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide leads you through jungle corridors filled with birdsong and old trees where you can watch for lizards, butterflies, monkeys, and birds like the Sri Lanka whistling thrush. You'll come across waterfalls, clear streams, and viewpoints throughout the day. By evening you arrive at your eco-friendly campsite or village homestay for dinner by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Simple, hearty dinner prepared with local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Deep jungle trek through Knuckles Mountain Range UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Spot rare birds, hidden waterfalls, and lush jungles
- Guided trek with expert trekking guide
- Overnight camping or village eco-stay
Landmarks Knuckles Mountain Range 
- Day 5
Day 2 (Meemure & Heeloya)
This morning you wake to nature sounds and continue the second part of your Knuckles trek. The path takes you through dense jungle, bamboo groves, and narrow ridgelines covered in moss and cloud forest. You'll cross mountain streams and pass waterfalls as you head toward Meemure, one of Sri Lanka's most remote villages. After reaching Heeloya in its tranquil valley, you can cool off in natural streams before arriving at a riverside eco-lodge. Later there's a transfer to Kandy for a good night's rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a village house), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense jungle paths, bamboo groves, and cloud forest ridgelines
- Visit Meemure remote village with cultural encounters
- Visit Heeloya waterfall and valley with river bathing
- Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a village house
- Guided trek with expert nature guide
- Transfer to Kandy
Landmarks Meemure Village Heeloya Waterfall Corbett's Gap - Day 6
Kandy Sightseeing
You'll have a cultural day in Kandy, Sri Lanka's last royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage City. Start by visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most venerated Buddhist sites. Next is the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens spreading across 147 acres with over 4,000 plant species. You can take a scenic walk around Kandy Lake from 1807 or explore the city center with local shops and artisans. In the evening, there's the option to catch Kandyan dance performances or get an Ayurveda massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden with over 4,000 species of plants
- Scenic walk around Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
- Kandyan dancing show and city tour
- Visit to gem shop
Optional Activities
- Explore local gem and handicraft shops
- Ayurveda massage treatment
- Enjoy Ceylon tea on balcony
Landmarks Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake) - Day 7
Kandy to Ella via Train or Drive
From Kandy to Ella, you'll travel on the iconic train that winds through emerald tea plantations, misty mountains, and villages. It's considered one of the most scenic train rides around and you'll arrive at Ella Station around 3:30 PM. If you prefer, there's a comfortable drive option with stops at the famous Nine Arches Bridge and Deamodara Loops. Once there, you can visit the Nine Arch Bridge, explore tea-covered hills, and see how tea is made at the Amba Tea Estate factory.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride or drive from Kandy to Ella through tea plantations and mountains
- Visit iconic Nine Arch Bridge
- Visit Deamodara Loops
- Optional visit to Amba Tea Estate
Optional Activities
- Tour of Amba Tea Estate with guided factory tour and tea tasting
- Learn about traditional tea-making processes at Amba Ella Tea Factory
Landmarks Kandy Railway Station Nine Arches Bridge (Demodara) Deamodara Loops Amba Tea Estate - Day 8
Ella Rock or Flying Ravana Zipline
Rise early for a hike to Ella Rock with panoramic views of valleys and tea plantations waiting at the top. The trek offers a nice balance of challenge and natural scenery. Another option is the Flying Ravana Zipline, Sri Lanka's first mega zipline that goes high above the forest. Afterward you'll have free time to wander through Ella's town, sit at a cafe, or try an Ayurveda massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Ella Rock with panoramic views
- Visit Ella Gap Viewpoint
- Climb to Ella Little Adams Park
Optional Activities
- Flying Ravana Zipline experience—Sri Lanka's first mega zipline
- Explore Ella's charming town
- Relax at local cafés
- Ayurveda massage treatment
Landmarks Ella Rock Ella Gap Viewpoint Ella Little Adams Park Flying Ravana Zipline - Day 9
Ella to Sinharaja Rainforest
You'll leave the misty hill country and head south toward Sinharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka's last primary rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The scenic drive passes through villages, waterfalls, and tea estates as things get warmer and more humid. After checking in to your eco-lodge on the forest edge, there's a gentle guided nature walk in the late afternoon where you can spot butterflies, rare reptiles, and large hardwood trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Ella to Sinharaja Rainforest
- Transfer to Deniyaya gateway to Sinharaja
- Evening nature walk on rainforest edge with guide
Landmarks Sinharaja Rainforest Deniyaya 
- Day 10
Full-Day Sinharaja Rainforest Trek
You wake to rainforest sounds and after breakfast meet your nature guide for a full day trekking into Sinharaja's heart. Along winding forest trails under the ancient canopy, you'll see endemic birds like the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie and Red-faced Malkoha, monkeys, colorful butterflies, and rare amphibians. The terrain varies with gentle climbs, stream crossings, hidden waterfalls, and jungle pools. There's a packed lunch during the trek, and you return to your lodge by late afternoon to listen to tree frogs and cicadas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch during trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day trek through UNESCO Sinharaja Rainforest
- Explore rainforest with birdlife including endemic species
- Spot rare frogs, leeches, and wildlife
- Expert guide with nature interpretation
- Packed lunch during trek
Landmarks Sinharaja Rainforest 
- Day 11
Departure via Colombo
After breakfast you leave the rainforest and begin heading back to Colombo, driving through Sri Lanka's different landscapes while thinking back on everything you've experienced. Once you arrive in Colombo, there's a transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight. The team makes sure your departure runs smoothly and hopes to see you back in Sri Lanka again.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo BIA Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Colombo or airport
- Scenic drive through diverse landscapes
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport
