Hiking and Trekking Tour in Sri Lanka (14 Nights, 15 Days)

Tour Description

This is a journey carved through cloud forests, wild valleys, sacred peaks and hidden trails. A trekker’s dream and a nature lover’s calling, this tour blends heritage, altitude and raw natural beauty in every step. From sunrise climbs and ancient rock fortresses to rainforest paths and knife-edge ridges, this is where Sri Lanka reveals her wildest, most breathtaking face.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival / Negombo

Warm arrival and easy transfer to Negombo, a breezy coastal town where lagoons, canals and beach cafés welcome you
Rest and recharge before your journey through Sri Lanka’s rugged soul begins

Day 02 – Negombo / Ridee Viharaya / Dambulla Cave Temple / Sigiriya

Begin the day with a visit to Ridee Viharaya, a sacred temple nestled within rock that once held silver for ancient kings
Continue to the majestic Dambulla Cave Temple, where golden Buddhas lie beneath vibrant murals inside a hillside sanctuary
Arrive in Sigiriya by evening and take in the calm before your climbs begin

Day 03 – Sigiriya / Authentic Sri Lankan Village Tour / Minneriya National Park / Sigiriya

Explore Sri Lankan countryside with a gentle village tour, featuring bullock carts, traditional cooking and a serene lake canoe ride
In the afternoon, embark on a safari in Minneriya National Park, home to wild elephants, sambar deer and flocks of painted storks
Return to Sigiriya under a golden sky for rest and reflection

Day 04 – Sigiriya / Knuckles / Evening Corbet’s Gap Track

Journey toward the cloud-kissed highlands of the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO-protected biodiversity hotspot
Check in to your eco-camp and set out on the Corbet’s Gap Track, a quiet trail with sweeping valley views and thick forests brimming with birdlife

Day 05 – Track to the Highest Point of Knuckles Mountain Range / Wind Down at the Camp Site

Embark on a challenging trek to the highest peak of the Knuckles, where moss-covered trees, endemic flora and endless views await
Reach the summit and feel the wind thread through the silence
Return to camp and relax by the firelight, with starlit skies overhead and the scent of mountain herbs in the air

Day 06 – Knuckles / Meemure (Local Lunch) / Kandy

Trek through forest trails to the remote village of Meemure, tucked between rock and river
Share an authentic local lunch prepared over firewood, surrounded by cascading green hills
Continue to Kandy, the cultural capital, to rest and prepare for the next stretch of your journey

Day 07 – Morning Trek in Hanthana / Uragala Katusu Kanda and Knife Edge / Evening Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy

Begin with a morning hike in the Hanthana Mountain Range, passing wildflowers, tea bushes and misty paths
Trek along the dramatic Uragala Knife Edge trail, a thrilling ridge walk offering breathtaking views of rolling valleys and distant peaks
In the evening, visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, where incense, drumming and tradition fill the temple walls

Day 08 – Kandy / Ambuluwawa Tower / Nallathanniya / Night Climb the Holy Mountain of Adams Peak

Visit the Ambuluwawa Tower, a spiralling structure offering panoramic views over forests and villages below
Continue to Nallathanniya, the foothills of the sacred Adam’s Peak
Begin your pilgrimage under the stars, climbing stone steps lit by lanterns and silence toward the summit

Day 09 – Nallathanniya / Nuwara Eliya

Reach the summit of Adam’s Peak in time for a celestial sunrise and the sacred shadow of the mountain stretching across the clouds
Descend and travel to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s beloved hill station
Rest, breathe in the cool air and enjoy an evening of stillness among tea hills and colonial charm

Day 10 – Horton Plains Track

Begin the day early with a trek through Horton Plains National Park, a cloud forest plateau with strange beauty and sweeping grasslands
Visit World’s End, a sheer cliff with endless views, and Baker’s Falls, where water tumbles through mossy rocks
Spot sambar deer and endemic birds along the forest paths

Day 11 – Take a Scenic Train Ride to Ella / Explore Ella

Board the iconic highland train to Ella, winding through tea plantations, over bridges and into mist-wrapped mountains
Arrive in the laid-back hill town of Ella and explore cafés, markets and stunning valley lookouts

Day 12 – Morning Hike to Ella Rock / Rest of the Evening at Leisure

Take an early morning hike to Ella Rock, where panoramic views stretch across sun-drenched hills and wandering clouds
Return and spend the evening at leisure, enjoying the mellow charm of Ella

Day 13 – Ella to Sinharaja (Night Trail in Sinharaja Rain Forest)

Travel toward the Sinharaja Rainforest, Sri Lanka’s last remaining virgin rainforest and a sanctuary of biodiversity
Set out at dusk for a guided night trail, where the forest hums with crickets, owls and the glowing eyes of hidden creatures

Day 14 – Sinharaja to Bentota (Relax on the Beach)

Depart the jungle and head toward the soft sands of Bentota on the southern coast
Spend your final evening soaking in the sun, sea breeze and the calm lull of ocean waves

Day 15 – Departure

Depart with boots well-worn, memories stitched into every trail and a soul stirred by mountains, temples and hidden paths
A heartfelt farewell from the D3 Holiday Vibes family — until your next ascent with us