HIGHLANDS OF SRI LANKA

15 days from GBP1,553 to GBP1,863 including flights

Tripcode: TGY

Gentle walking through the mountains and tea plantations of beautiful Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a natural paradise, an island full of verdant mountains, dense forest, gushing waterfalls and ancient cities. We walk amongst the famous Knuckles Range's unique montane forest as well as the hills and tea plantations of Dalhousie. We also make the ascent of lofty Adam's Peak, sacred to four religions, in time for its famous sunset views. Nuwara Eliya with its faded colonial past lies at the heart of the southern hill country and is surrounded by green mountains. Hidden amongst all this dramatic scenery are the ancient Buddhist cities of Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya as well as the beautiful lakeside city of Kandy. In contrast the trip ends on the beaches of the west with the chance to relax.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Colombo; transfer to Kitulgala; afternoon free.
Day 3	Morning walk in Kitulgala. After lunch walk to Belilene Caves.
Day 4	Trek from Kitulgala to Dalhousie; free afternoon exploring village or optional short walk in surrounding plantations.
Day 5	Gentle walk around Musekeliya Lake; pilgrim trek to Adam's Peak (Dec-Apr) in time for sunset; return to Dalhousie.
Day 6	Transfer to Nuwara Eliya; sightseeing; walk to Single Tree Hill for spectacular views of the town.
Day 7	Morning walk to Nanu-Oya railway; picturesque train journey to Kandy. Visit Temple of the Tooth.
Day 8	Free in Kandy to explore and visit Botanical Gardens.
Day 9	To beautiful Knuckles Forest. Trek through tea plantations and forest.
Day 10	Walk to Meemure ancient village; afternoon free to relax.
Day 11	Descend from hills towards the Ancient City Region; transfer to Polonnaruwa.
Day 12	Full day exploring the ruins at Polonnaruwa.
Day 13	To Sigiriya to climb the rock fortress; transfer to beach.
Day 14	Free day at beach to relax and swim.
Day 15	Transfer to Colombo. Fly to London.

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Adams Peak, highest point in Sri Lanka

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