Arrival and Kitulgala
Drive to Kitulgala on the Kelani River. Afternoon canyoning or a forest walk.
Adventure · 8 days
Hill Country Trails
Adventure
January to April
5 stops
Eight active days: rafting at Kitulgala, the night climb of Adam's Peak, trails in the Knuckles range and the walk up Ella Rock, planned around your fitness.
Sample tour for the preview. Final itineraries will follow.
Route
Colombo
Kitulgala
Adam's Peak
Knuckles
Ella
Day by day
White-water rafting
Morning rafting on the Kelani (grade 2–3 rapids), then on to Dalhousie at the foot of Adam’s Peak.
Adam's Peak at night
Start at 2:00 to reach the summit for sunrise, as pilgrims have done for centuries. Rest in the afternoon.
To the Knuckles range
Transfer to the Knuckles Conservation Forest and settle into an eco-lodge.
Knuckles trek
A full-day trek through cloud forest and village paths with a local guide.
To Ella
Drive to Ella through the tea country. Evening walk to the Nine Arch Bridge.
Ella Rock
Hike up Ella Rock along the railway line and through tea gardens. Afternoon free.
Departure
Return to Colombo or continue to Yala.
Make it yours
This plan is a starting point
- Private trip, at your pace and on your dates
- Licensed guide in English, German, Dutch or French
- Written itinerary and clear inclusions before you pay
- Quoted for you; no prices published
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