Island Adventure Tour 10 Days / 9 Nights
Adventure & Nature Expedition
Experience the ultimate Sri Lankan adventure with a journey packed with trekking, wildlife safaris, scenic train rides, and cultural experiences. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts, this tour covers the best of Sri Lanka's mountains, forests, tea country, and wildlife reserves.
Tour Highlights
- • Trek through the breathtaking Knuckles Mountain Range, Udawattekele Forest, and Makandawa Rainforest
- • Learn the art of traditional Sri Lankan cooking in a village class
- • Experience the thrill of white-water rafting in Kithulgala
- • Enjoy a scenic train ride from Hatton to Nuwara Eliya through lush tea plantations
- • Explore Yala National Park on an adventurous jeep safari
- • Visit Lipton's Seat and the Dambatenne Tea Factory for stunning vistas and history
Package Features
- • Tour Type: Individual tour with flexible travel dates
- • Tour Route: Arrival - Knuckles - Kandy - Kithulgala - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala - Colombo - Departure
- • Vehicle: Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- • Guide Service: Private English-speaking guide
- • Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival - Knuckles Mountain Range
Travel Time: ~5.5-6 hrs by road (from Bandaranaike International Airport)
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival, your chauffeur guide will escort you to the Knuckles Mountain Range, a scenic region featuring 34 peaks with diverse climates, valleys, and wildlife. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening walk around the campsite.
Note: Sri Lanka holds Buddhism in high respect. Any disrespect, including tattoos, climbing statues, or drinking alcohol in temples, may result in denied entry.
Day 2 - Knuckles Trekking
Spend the day trekking through the Knuckles peaks, exploring varying climate zones and panoramic views of central Sri Lanka. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a local village during your trek.
Travel Time: ~2.5 hrs by private vehicle
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Knuckles - Kandy
Travel to Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. En route, visit a Spice Garden and enjoy a complimentary 15-minute Ayurvedic massage. Explore Udawattekele Sanctuary, a historic forest with rich flora and fauna. End the day with a leisurely walk around Kandy Lake, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinha.
Travel Time: ~2.5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Kandy - Kithulgala
Head to Kithulgala, a wet-zone town famous for the Kelani River and the filming location of The Bridge on the River Kwai. Check in to your hotel and, if time allows, enjoy bird watching nearby.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Kithulgala - Nuwara Eliya
Start your day with white-water rafting on the Kelani River, navigating 5 major rapids. Then, take a scenic train journey from Hatton to Nuwara Eliya, passing stunning mountains, waterfalls, and tea plantations. Check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.
Travel Time: ~2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Nuwara Eliya - Ella
Begin with an 8 km hike in Horton Plains National Park, including the famous World's End viewpoint. Continue to Ella, stopping in Haputale for a local cooking class, learning traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Trek through picturesque villages and terraced farms before reaching your hotel in Ella.
Travel Time: ~2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Ella - Lipton's Seat & Dambatenne Tea Factory
Visit Lipton's Seat, the lookout of Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton, offering stunning panoramic views. Explore the Dambatenne Tea Factory, meet tea pickers, and learn about traditional tea production. Return to Ella for relaxation.
Travel Time: ~2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Ella - Yala National Park
Trek Mini Adam's Peak, then drive to Yala National Park for a thrilling jeep safari, spotting leopards, elephants, and other wildlife in one of Sri Lanka's most famous national parks.
Travel Time: ~5.5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Note: Safari vehicles exit before dark; if Yala is closed, an alternative park will be used.
Day 9 - Yala - Colombo
Drive to Colombo and enjoy a guided city tour featuring Independence Square, Gangarama Temple, Galle Face Green, and the former British Administrative Center.
Travel Time: ~1 hr
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Colombo - Departure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your adventure-packed Sri Lankan journey.
