The Adventure Trail
An eleven-day adventure through Sri Lanka's wild heart, from the white water of Kitulgala to the misty plateau of Horton Plains, the thrills of Ella and the mountain trails of Belihuloya.
Airport → Kitulgala → Nuwara Eliya → Horton Plains → Ella → Belihuloya → Colombo
Tour Highlights
What makes this journey unforgettable.
Kitulgala White Water
Grade 2–3 white water on the Kelani River, in the rainforest where The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed.
Horton Plains & World's End
A misty plateau of cloud forest where the land falls sheer for 870 metres at World's End.
Bomburu Ella & Nine Arch Bridge
The rushing Bomburu Ella waterfall and Ella's colonial-era Nine Arch Bridge.
Flying Ravana Adventure Park
Zip lines and ATV trails above the Ella valley, for the adrenaline half of a hill country day.
Bambarakanda Trek & Kayaking
A trek to Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall and an evening of kayaking on Samanala Wewa.
Wangedigala & Hawagala Hikes
Mountain hiking over the misty ridges above Belihuloya.
Day by Day
The itinerary, day by day.
Day 01Airport → Kitulgala
Welcome on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Kitulgala, a rainforest town on the banks of the Kelani River. Settle in and relax beside the water.
Day 02Kitulgala
A full day of white water rafting on the Kelani River, riding the rapids that made Kitulgala famous.
Day 03Kitulgala
Abseiling down a rainforest cliff face and canyoning through rock pools and jungle streams.
Day 04Kitulgala → Nuwara Eliya
An unhurried morning before the climb into the tea highlands, arriving in Nuwara Eliya with time to relax.
Day 05Nuwara Eliya
A pre-dawn excursion to Horton Plains National Park for a guided walk across the misty plateau to World's End and Baker's Fall.
Day 06Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Pause at the Bomburu Ella waterfall en route, then visit the Nine Arch Bridge amid the tea fields below Ella.
Day 07Ella
A morning at the Flying Ravana Adventure Park for an ATV ride and a mega zip-line, then an afternoon climb of Little Adam's Peak or a walk to Ella Gap.
Day 08Ella → Belihuloya
Trek to Bambarakanda, Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall, and kayak the calm waters of Samanala Wewa in the evening.
Day 09Belihuloya
A full day of mountain hiking across the Wangedigala and Hawagala ridges.
Day 10Belihuloya → Colombo
A relaxed morning before the drive down to Colombo for the night.
Day 11Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Included
What's in your journey.
- Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
- Accommodation at 3, 4 or 5-star hotels
- Half-board meal basis throughout stay at the hotels, can be changed to full-board, bed & breakfast or another meal plan. Just tell us when we plan your journey.
- Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle throughout the stay
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide, travelling in another language? We can arrange a guide who speaks your language, just ask while planning.
- 02 bottles of mineral water (500ml) per day per person
- All entrance tickets to sites
- 24/7 customer care & assistance throughout the tour
Not Included
What's separate.
- Air fares & visa fees to Sri Lanka (apply online at eta.gov.lk)
- Extras of a personal nature: beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), laundry, drinking water, telephone calls
- Photo & video camera permits at the sites
Ready When You Are
Let's craft your private version of The Adventure Trail.
Every departure is tailored to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us how you'd like to travel and we'll shape the rest.