Start and end in Negombo! With the Active tour Sri Lanka for Adventure Lovers, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Negombo, Sri Lanka and 6 other destinations in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka for Adventure Lovers includes accommodation in a hotel as well as meals, transport and more.
Start and end in Negombo
3 Hours Before Flight Time
OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS
This tour is specially designed for Adventure & Adrenaline Junkies who need to have a thrilling & exciting experience. This includes carefully selected soft adventure activities around Sri Lanka. You will be Hiking, Cycling, white water rafting and enjoying Game Drives during this 09-day tour. It’s all about Sri Lankan style adventure. Throughout this tour your accommodation will be on 3 + star hotels, unique places such as tree houses, Tented camps & guest houses in all the cities.
Key Highlights
• Sigiriya Rock fortress
• Pidurangala Rock
• Dambulla Royal cave temple
• Cycling in back roads between rural villages & exciting Sri Lankan style Boat ride in a lake
• Kandy Temple of the tooth
• Royal botanical garden
• Cultural show
• Sri Pada / Adem’s peak mountain climb
• White water rafting in Kitulgala
• Hike to Ella rock
• Flying ravana Zip liner ride
• Game ride in Yala national park
Welcome to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean!
You will be greeted by our Sri Lankan representative at Airport and will be guided you to the Car and take you to the hotel in Negombo which is about 30 Minutes’ drive.
Depending on your arrival time you may be able to do a quick city tour if time permits.
Check-in and relax after a long flight.
Negombo is a popular fishing village & some call this the “Small Rome” you have more to explore tomorrow.
Your overnight stay will be at a 3-star Hotel in Negombo
Wake up to the sound of the sea breeze. Enjoy your breakfast & start your journey to Sigiriya.
Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress in the evening which is nearly 200 Meters in height, this will open your eyes about the ancient Sri Lankan architecture where you will see Water gardens, boulder gardens, art galleries & ruins of the castle and witness the sun rise as well.
Sigiriya rock fortress
Among locals this is called as the “8th wonder of the world” absolutely marvelous fortress complex which dates back to 477 CE situated 200 meters high from the ground. This giant rock fortress has water fountains, boulder gardens, frescos, mirror wall, relics of the castle and many more exciting monuments from the bottom to the top of the complex. This is definitely the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. UNESCO has declared this ancient city as one
Today you will do an exciting Cycle Ride through the back roads of a Habarana village.
You will cycle along the gravel roads passing by the local village houses. Stop by a village house to taste a herbal drink and have a snack. There after you will enjoy a Catamaran boat ride in a lake where you can witness both Sigiriya and Pidurangala rock at the same time. You will end the ride with a Sri Lanka rise & curry lunch in a Mud hut in the village.
In the evening visit Dambulla cave temple which displays the ancient stone carving & Painting skills of Sri Lankans craftsmen.
Golden temple & Rock caves in Dambulla
Dambulla is an exciting tourist destination situated in central province of Sri Lanka. Approximately 150 Km away from Colombo. The world renowned rock cave temple complex in Dambulla golden temple dated to the 2nd century BC is declared as a UNESCO World
Today after the breakfast you will travel to Kandy, the Heritage city.
In the afternoon start to discover Kandy city by visiting Temple of tooth relic which is the most respected religious monument in Sri Lanka.
Kandy, the city of wonders
Kandy is the hill capital of Sri Lanka, surrounded by sky kissing hills, green valleys, pure rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Kandy is also the cultural center of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO world heritage city. The most respected & celebrated Buddhist monument, the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is placed at the Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the tooth which is the most important attraction in Kandy. Buddhist devotees from all over the world visits this place all year around.
Royal botanical garden, KCC shopping mall, the ancient lake in the middle of the city, Gem museums, souvenir shops & many more modern & ancient attractions are available in Kandy.
You can also witness a colorful cultural show performed by the local traditional dancers.
Your overnight stay will be at a hotel
Today you will travel to Kithulgala to enjoy an adventurous White Water rafting session.
This will be once in a life time experience for you and the river is famous for its location where the “Bridge on the River Kwai” was filmed in 1957.
Whitewater Rafting in Kitulgala
The most famous destinations for whitewater rafting in Sri Lanka is the picturesque region of Kitulgala, Situated 80 Km away from Colombo, about an hour-and-half by road. Kitulgala was the filming location for the famous Hollywood movie, Bridge on the River Kwai.
Whitewater rafting in Kitulgala takes place on the Kelani River of Sri Lanka, in the areas where whitewater occurs. Whitewater is created when a river’s gradient increases enough to cause turbulence and entrain air in its body. There are five rapid in which you can raft, and they are graded between Class 2 and 3, according to international rafting standards. those are given names – Head Chopper, Virgin’s Breast, Butter Crunch, Killer Fall and the Rib Cage.
After a thrilling time travel to Adam’s Peak.
Check-in to the hotel and at late night start climbing Adam’s Peak to witness the next day morning beautiful Sunrise.
Adam’s Peak (Sri Padaya), The spiritual trek
This giant mountain is considered sacred to all major religious groups in Sri Lanka, the Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and Muslims. Each community has its own religious tale of the mysterious foot print on the pinnacle of this rock. this is also known as Sri paada mountain & Butterfly mountain. Adam’s Peak is one of the most revered sites in Sri Lanka, with thousands of pilgrims flocking to climb to its top as an act of their devotion during the religious season December till April or May. Adventure lovers climb this during off season as an adventure trek.
Your overnight stay will be at a Guest house in Adam’s Peak.
After climbing down Adam’s peak today you will travel to Ella, the famous location for magnificent views, mountains, waterfall.
Ella
The beautiful hill country village surrounded by mountains, tea plantations and greenery everywhere you go. Ella is the best place to relax and wind down and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. The Ella Gap offers a stunning view and on a clear night you can see the subtle glow of the Great Basses light house in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The Ravana Ella Falls is another spectacular sight in Ella, the perfect place for a quick dip in the cool waters. Ella’s Rock offers a breathtaking view of the countryside, the walk up to the rock itself is beautiful, passing through rail tracks and tea plantations.
You will be hiking to Ella Rock in the afternoon where you have beautiful views from the top. You will pass by the famous Nine Arch bridge during this hike.
Later arrive at the hotel and relax yourself after a continuous hiking day.
Your overnight stay will be at a hotel in Ella
Today after the breakfast you plan is to travel to Yala to visit the famous national park to spot Leopards and Wild elephants. But before that there is more adventure, you will be taken to experience the longest zip liner adventure experience at Flying Ravana. Buckle-up, it’s time to fly
Enjoy your breakfast in the wild and today you will travel to the Colombo, the capital city for your last night.
On the way pass by the Stilt fisherman and stop at Galle Fot to explore the Dutch Fort and its colonial buildings.
Continue to Colombo & check-in to the hotel.
Late evening explore the Colombo city on your own.
Colombo
The busiest place in Sri Lanka is Colombo, the commercial capital of the country. Colombo is a beautiful city with modern high rise buildings amidst old colonial ones making it a picturesque place. Colombo offers a lot for the tourists including the National Museum and the Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala which are worth a visit.
Galle Face Green in Colombo, the favourite hangout spot for locals and tourists alike overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean and surrounded by tall beautiful buildings. Viharamaha Devi Park with tall flowering trees which bloom during April is a quiet serene place in the middle of the busy city. Colombo is also a shoppers’ paradise with posh shopping malls and the famous Pettah market.
Travel to Airport for your Flight back home after exciting and memorable wonderful 09 Days of Tour in the Paradise Island – Sri Lanka.
