10N | 11D

Forest & Falls – Eco Expedition

This schedule includes guided hikes, seeing wildlife, visiting waterfalls, and exploring lagoons to give you a deeper connection to nature. Guests may enjoy both highland and coastal habitats, with family-friendly activities, beautiful views, and chances to learn about the environment. Every day is a mix of work and play, so you may be comfortable as you explore Sri Lanka’s many different landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Colombo, then take a bus to Kitulgala. Spend the evening relaxing by the river and spend the night in Kitulgala.

Get to Bandaranaike International Airport and then go to Kitulgala. Spend the evening beside the river, resting and taking in the jungle around you. Kitulgala for the night.

Day 02: Guided hike in the jungle, exploring waterfalls, and optional birdwatching and flower photography. Spend the night in Kitulgala.

Go on a guided hike in the jungle. Go to waterfalls and look at the local plants and birds. Optional picture shoot for those who love outdoors. In Kitulgala for the night.

Day 03: In the morning, go white-water rafting on the Kelani River. In the afternoon, take a walk in the jungle. In the evening, relax by the riverbank. Spend the night in Kitulgala.

Take a peaceful morning raft ride on the Kelani River. In the afternoon, you may wander through the woods or relax by the river. Stay at Kitulgala for the night.

Day 04: Move to the Knuckles Mountain Range. Take a gentle stroll in the cloud forests. In the evening, look for animals. Spend the night near Knuckles.

Go to the Knuckles Mountain Range. Take a nice walk in the foggy cloud woods and see animals at night. Near Knuckles for the night.

Day 05: Hike to some unusual highland overlooks, visit a tiny mountain community, and spend the night near Knuckles.

A morning hike to quiet vistas in the highlands. Go to a local mountain community to learn about the culture. Overnight near Knuckles.

Day 06: Move to Nuwara Eliya. In the afternoon, wander around Gregory Lake. Enjoy the cool weather. Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Go to Nuwara Eliya in the highlands. Take a leisurely walk around Gregory Lake and relax in the pleasant weather in the afternoon. Stay at Nuwara Eliya for the night.

Day 07: Visit Horton Plains National Park, World's End, and Baker's Falls in the morning, and the Hakgala Botanical Gardens in the afternoon.

Begin your day with a hike at Horton Plains National Park, where you can see World’s End and Baker’s Falls. Visit to Hakgala Botanical Gardens in the afternoon. Spend the night at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 08: Go to the Sinharaja Rainforest. In the evening, go on a guided nature walk. Spend the night near Sinharaja.

Go to the Sinharaja Rainforest. Take a guided nature walk in the evening to see how the rainforest works. Overnight close to Sinharaja.

Day 09: All-day guided hike in Sinharaja, where you may see native animals and explore the river. Spend the night at Sinharaja.

With a guide, spend the whole day exploring Sinharaja. Find native animals, explore rivers, and get lost in the rainforest. Overnight stay close to Sinharaja.

Day 10: Go to the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, explore the mangroves and lagoon, take a stroll along the shore at sunset, and spend the night at Kalametiya.

Go to the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. Go to the mangroves and lagoons, then take a walk along the beach at sunset. Overnight close to Kalametiya.

Day 11: Morning tour of the seashore, then a transfer to Colombo and departure.

You may spend the morning lounging by the lagoon or explore the shore. Private ride to Colombo and then leave from Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • Lodging and breakfast every day as arranged
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver
  • An English-speaking guide for all excursions
  • Entrance fees to the parks, sanctuaries, and sites specified
  • Guided hikes, river and lagoon investigations, and animal sightings
  • Flights inside and outside of the country
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenditures like shopping, laundry, or phone calls
  • Optional activities not listed in the schedule

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