A moderate, nature-led route built around a full day trekking Kanneliya, one of only two remaining tracts of primary lowland rainforest in Sri Lanka, for travellers who want their trip paced by ecosystems rather than checkpoints.
A full-day trek through Kanneliya, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of only two remaining tracts of primary lowland rainforest in Sri Lanka, on a route built for slow, nature-led travel.
Transfer from the airport to Negombo.
Drive north (approx. 3.5 hours) via the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. Afternoon at leisure.
Drive to Kandy (approx. 3 hours). Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the afternoon.
Drive into the highlands (approx. 2.5-3 hours) via a tea factory tour.
Early walk across Horton Plains to World’s End. Afternoon at leisure.
Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge on arrival.
Drive south (approx. 2 hours) via Wellawaya. Afternoon jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park.
Dawn safari, then drive to Kanneliya (approx. 2.5-3 hours), part of the Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
A full day trekking with a naturalist guide through the reserve’s forest trails, spotting endemic birds and stopping at the cascading Anagimale Falls.
Drive to the south coast at Mirissa (approx. 2 hours).
Morning boat excursion to spot blue and sperm whales in the deep-water canyon offshore (seasonal, November – April; outside season, a snorkelling trip to Polhena Reef instead). Afternoon transfer to Galle (approx. 30-40 minutes) for a walk along the fort ramparts.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (approx. 2.5 hours).
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