Walking Trails of Sri Lanka

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duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7863
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Operated in English

Starts Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka

HIGHLIGHTS

Walk through paddies and tea plantations
Explore trails rarely taken by tourists
Visit the beautiful lakeside town of Kandy
Enjoy sunrise on Adam's Peak (seasonal)
Search for leopards in Yala National Park

The tour "Walking Trails Of Sri Lanka" starts from Dambulla and ends in Colombo. It is a wildlife tour that takes 15 days taking you through Ella, Knuckles, Dambulla and 7 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Walking Trails Of Sri Lanka" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

When the typical tourist route takes in dazzling beaches, fragrant spice gardens, emerald tea hills, safari wildlife and a glut of Unesco-listed landmarks, it’s no wonder few leave the well-worn path in Sri Lanka. But go beyond the classic circuit and you’ll discover a wealth of beauty and intrigue that you don’t need to share with anyone else. This two-week walking adventure combines the can’t-miss highlights, including the Sigiriya rock fortress, sacred Adam’s Peak and the wildlife of Yala National Park, with the lesser-visited trails of the Knuckles Mountain Range, where we pass rice paddies and villages virtually undiscovered by the tourist hordes.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start Dambulla
Day 2: Visit Dambulla Caves, village walk towards Sigiriya; afternoon visit to Lion Rock fortress
Day 3: Drive to Illukkumbura; walk the Manigala Trail in the Knuckles Mountain Range
Day 4: Walk through forests to Meemure; transfer to Orutota
Day 5: To Kandy; visit the Temple of the Tooth
Day 6 - 7: Ascend Adam’s Peak
Day 8: Drive to Nuwara Eliya; optional walk to explore the town
Day 9: Early morning to Horton Plains; walk to World's End viewpoint; to Ella by train
Day 10: Morning trek to Ella Rock; Free afternoon
Day 11: Drive to Yala National Park; afternoon game drive
Day 12: Walk around Yodakandiya Lake; transfer to the coast.
Day 13: Free day to relax on the beach or optional activities including whale watching (November to April)
Day 14: To Galle; transfer to Colombo
Day 15: End Colombo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation

Meals

All breakfasts, five lunches and one dinner included

Transport

All transport

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Others

Entrance fees for listed activities

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single supplements are available on request (not available for three nights)
Visas or vaccinations

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 38 reviews

Anonymous
On Mar 11 2024

5 - Excellent

Sri Lanka walking

Great trip, covering a lot of the best of Sri Lanka. Wholly recommend this trip.

Anonymous
On Dec 01 2023

5 - Excellent

Fantastic trip - highly recommended

Great trip from start to finish showcasing lots of different parts of Sri Lanka. The hiking was great and really got you away from the tourist hot spots. Beautiful scenery up in the mountains and forests, tea plantations, lakes,... Read more

Anonymous
On Apr 27 2023

5 - Excellent

Walking the best of Sri Lanka

I have recently returned from the most incredible walking trip in Sri Lanka. The walks were very diverse, up mountains, through rainforests and around serene lakes. We also explored the cities, beaches and National Parks (where... Read more

Anonymous
On Mar 11 2019

5 - Excellent

Walking and cultural experience in Sri Lanka

This was a wonderful trip with an excellent guide Neelanka made this an amazing trip His English and knowledge of nature and local culture was very good His efficiency in allocating room keys was one of the best - very important... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking Trails of Sri Lanka tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 December 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 December 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Walking Trails of Sri Lanka tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Walking Trails of Sri Lanka tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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