Thrill & Wilderness Escape
8 Days / 7 Nights
Thrill & Wilderness Escape
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Overview
Everything you need to know about this unforgettable journey.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure across Sri Lanka’s diverse terrain. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers, this tour includes adrenaline-filled activities and breathtaking natural beauty. From the rainforest rapids of Kitulgala to the misty peaks of Horton Plains and wildlife safaris in Yala, this 8-day journey will take you through Sri Lanka’s most scenic and exhilarating landscapes. Enjoy the best of outdoor adventure with expertly guided experiences including hiking, rafting, snorkeling, and wildlife watching – all while soaking in the island’s rich biodiversity and tropical charm.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure across Sri Lanka’s diverse terrain. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers, this tour includes adrenaline-filled activities and breathtaking natural beauty. From the rainforest rapids of Kitulgala to the misty peaks of Horton Plains and wildlife safaris in Yala, this 8-day journey will take you through Sri Lanka’s most scenic and exhilarating landscapes. Enjoy the best of outdoor adventure with expertly guided experiences including hiking, rafting, snorkeling, and wildlife watching – all while soaking in the island’s rich biodiversity and tropical charm.
Duration
8
Days
8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations
6
Cities
Colombo, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa
Starting Price
$849
USD
From $849 per person
Tour Type
18
Experiences
Adventure, Outdoor, Nature
Itinerary
Your culinary journey through Sri Lanka, carefully crafted for the ultimate food experience
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
35 KM
Approximately 1 hour
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Gangaramaya Temple: Visit this iconic Buddhist temple showcasing diverse architecture.
Galle Face Green: Walk along the seaside promenade and enjoy street food.
Independence Memorial Hall: A monument dedicated to Sri Lanka’s independence.
Optional - Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara: Explore a historic Buddhist temple.
Optional - Street Food Tour: Experience Sri Lankan flavors in Pettah and Galle Face.
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
35 KM
Approximately 1 hour
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Gangaramaya Temple: Visit this iconic Buddhist temple showcasing diverse architecture.
Galle Face Green: Walk along the seaside promenade and enjoy street food.
Independence Memorial Hall: A monument dedicated to Sri Lanka’s independence.
Optional - Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara: Explore a historic Buddhist temple.
Optional - Street Food Tour: Experience Sri Lankan flavors in Pettah and Galle Face.
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
35 KM
Approximately 1 hour
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Gangaramaya Temple: Visit this iconic Buddhist temple showcasing diverse architecture.
Galle Face Green: Walk along the seaside promenade and enjoy street food.
Independence Memorial Hall: A monument dedicated to Sri Lanka’s independence.
Optional - Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara: Explore a historic Buddhist temple.
Optional - Street Food Tour: Experience Sri Lankan flavors in Pettah and Galle Face.
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
35 KM
Approximately 1 hour
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Gangaramaya Temple: Visit this iconic Buddhist temple showcasing diverse architecture.
Galle Face Green: Walk along the seaside promenade and enjoy street food.
Independence Memorial Hall: A monument dedicated to Sri Lanka’s independence.
Optional - Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara: Explore a historic Buddhist temple.
Optional - Street Food Tour: Experience Sri Lankan flavors in Pettah and Galle Face.
Day 2
Colombo to Kitulgala
95 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Kitulgala is a haven for thrill-seekers with its rainforest, river rapids, and caves. It offers adrenaline-filled water sports and natural beauty.
Today's Activities
Whitewater Rafting: Navigate rapids on the Kelani River.
Rainforest Trek: Explore Kitulgala's jungle biodiversity.
Cave Exploration: Visit Belilena Cave with prehistoric remains.
Optional - Canoeing: Enjoy a calmer water adventure.
Optional - Birdwatching: Spot endemic bird species.
Day 2
Colombo to Kitulgala
95 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Kitulgala is a haven for thrill-seekers with its rainforest, river rapids, and caves. It offers adrenaline-filled water sports and natural beauty.
Today's Activities
Whitewater Rafting: Navigate rapids on the Kelani River.
Rainforest Trek: Explore Kitulgala's jungle biodiversity.
Cave Exploration: Visit Belilena Cave with prehistoric remains.
Optional - Canoeing: Enjoy a calmer water adventure.
Optional - Birdwatching: Spot endemic bird species.
Day 2
Colombo to Kitulgala
95 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Kitulgala is a haven for thrill-seekers with its rainforest, river rapids, and caves. It offers adrenaline-filled water sports and natural beauty.
Today's Activities
Whitewater Rafting: Navigate rapids on the Kelani River.
Rainforest Trek: Explore Kitulgala's jungle biodiversity.
Cave Exploration: Visit Belilena Cave with prehistoric remains.
Optional - Canoeing: Enjoy a calmer water adventure.
Optional - Birdwatching: Spot endemic bird species.
Day 2
Colombo to Kitulgala
95 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Kitulgala is a haven for thrill-seekers with its rainforest, river rapids, and caves. It offers adrenaline-filled water sports and natural beauty.
Today's Activities
Whitewater Rafting: Navigate rapids on the Kelani River.
Rainforest Trek: Explore Kitulgala's jungle biodiversity.
Cave Exploration: Visit Belilena Cave with prehistoric remains.
Optional - Canoeing: Enjoy a calmer water adventure.
Optional - Birdwatching: Spot endemic bird species.
Day 3
Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya
80 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Tea Plantation Visit: Learn about Ceylon tea production.
Gregory Lake: Enjoy boating or a lakeside walk.
Horton Plains Hike: Trek to World’s End viewpoint.
Optional - Strawberry Farm: Pick fresh strawberries.
Optional - Victoria Park: Stroll through colonial gardens.
Day 3
Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya
80 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Tea Plantation Visit: Learn about Ceylon tea production.
Gregory Lake: Enjoy boating or a lakeside walk.
Horton Plains Hike: Trek to World’s End viewpoint.
Optional - Strawberry Farm: Pick fresh strawberries.
Optional - Victoria Park: Stroll through colonial gardens.
Day 3
Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya
80 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Tea Plantation Visit: Learn about Ceylon tea production.
Gregory Lake: Enjoy boating or a lakeside walk.
Horton Plains Hike: Trek to World’s End viewpoint.
Optional - Strawberry Farm: Pick fresh strawberries.
Optional - Victoria Park: Stroll through colonial gardens.
Day 3
Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya
80 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, serves as the gateway to the island’s natural wonders. The city offers urban adventures with vibrant markets, colonial landmarks, and street food culture.
Today's Activities
Tea Plantation Visit: Learn about Ceylon tea production.
Gregory Lake: Enjoy boating or a lakeside walk.
Horton Plains Hike: Trek to World’s End viewpoint.
Optional - Strawberry Farm: Pick fresh strawberries.
Optional - Victoria Park: Stroll through colonial gardens.
Day 4
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
56 KM
Approximately 2 hours
Ella is a hill station surrounded by lush greenery and stunning viewpoints, ideal for hikers and photographers.
Today's Activities
Nine Arches Bridge: Visit this iconic railway viaduct.
Little Adam’s Peak: Hike to panoramic viewpoints.
Ravana Falls: See the famous waterfall and caves.
Optional - Ella Rock Trek: Take a challenging hike.
Optional - Cooking Class: Learn Sri Lankan cuisine.
Day 4
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
56 KM
Approximately 2 hours
Ella is a hill station surrounded by lush greenery and stunning viewpoints, ideal for hikers and photographers.
Today's Activities
Nine Arches Bridge: Visit this iconic railway viaduct.
Little Adam’s Peak: Hike to panoramic viewpoints.
Ravana Falls: See the famous waterfall and caves.
Optional - Ella Rock Trek: Take a challenging hike.
Optional - Cooking Class: Learn Sri Lankan cuisine.
Day 4
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
56 KM
Approximately 2 hours
Ella is a hill station surrounded by lush greenery and stunning viewpoints, ideal for hikers and photographers.
Today's Activities
Nine Arches Bridge: Visit this iconic railway viaduct.
Little Adam’s Peak: Hike to panoramic viewpoints.
Ravana Falls: See the famous waterfall and caves.
Optional - Ella Rock Trek: Take a challenging hike.
Optional - Cooking Class: Learn Sri Lankan cuisine.
Day 4
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
56 KM
Approximately 2 hours
Ella is a hill station surrounded by lush greenery and stunning viewpoints, ideal for hikers and photographers.
Today's Activities
Nine Arches Bridge: Visit this iconic railway viaduct.
Little Adam’s Peak: Hike to panoramic viewpoints.
Ravana Falls: See the famous waterfall and caves.
Optional - Ella Rock Trek: Take a challenging hike.
Optional - Cooking Class: Learn Sri Lankan cuisine.
Day 5
Ella to Yala
150 KM
Approximately 3.5 hours
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's top wildlife safari destination, especially known for leopards and elephants.
Today's Activities
Yala Jeep Safari: Spot leopards, elephants, and crocodiles.
Birdwatching: Observe rare and migratory birds.
Optional - Nature Photography: Capture wildlife moments.
Optional - Camping: Stay overnight in luxury tents.
Day 5
Ella to Yala
150 KM
Approximately 3.5 hours
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's top wildlife safari destination, especially known for leopards and elephants.
Today's Activities
Yala Jeep Safari: Spot leopards, elephants, and crocodiles.
Birdwatching: Observe rare and migratory birds.
Optional - Nature Photography: Capture wildlife moments.
Optional - Camping: Stay overnight in luxury tents.
Day 5
Ella to Yala
150 KM
Approximately 3.5 hours
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's top wildlife safari destination, especially known for leopards and elephants.
Today's Activities
Yala Jeep Safari: Spot leopards, elephants, and crocodiles.
Birdwatching: Observe rare and migratory birds.
Optional - Nature Photography: Capture wildlife moments.
Optional - Camping: Stay overnight in luxury tents.
Day 5
Ella to Yala
150 KM
Approximately 3.5 hours
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's top wildlife safari destination, especially known for leopards and elephants.
Today's Activities
Yala Jeep Safari: Spot leopards, elephants, and crocodiles.
Birdwatching: Observe rare and migratory birds.
Optional - Nature Photography: Capture wildlife moments.
Optional - Camping: Stay overnight in luxury tents.
Day 6
Yala to Mirissa
120 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Mirissa is a laid-back beach town offering whale watching, sunset views, and coastal serenity.
Today's Activities
Whale Watching: Spot blue whales and dolphins.
Parrot Rock: Enjoy a scenic sunset viewpoint.
Optional - Surfing: Try waves at Weligama beach.
Optional - Snorkeling: Explore coral reefs and marine life.
Day 6
Yala to Mirissa
120 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Mirissa is a laid-back beach town offering whale watching, sunset views, and coastal serenity.
Today's Activities
Whale Watching: Spot blue whales and dolphins.
Parrot Rock: Enjoy a scenic sunset viewpoint.
Optional - Surfing: Try waves at Weligama beach.
Optional - Snorkeling: Explore coral reefs and marine life.
Day 6
Yala to Mirissa
120 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Mirissa is a laid-back beach town offering whale watching, sunset views, and coastal serenity.
Today's Activities
Whale Watching: Spot blue whales and dolphins.
Parrot Rock: Enjoy a scenic sunset viewpoint.
Optional - Surfing: Try waves at Weligama beach.
Optional - Snorkeling: Explore coral reefs and marine life.
Day 6
Yala to Mirissa
120 KM
Approximately 2.5 hours
Mirissa is a laid-back beach town offering whale watching, sunset views, and coastal serenity.
Today's Activities
Whale Watching: Spot blue whales and dolphins.
Parrot Rock: Enjoy a scenic sunset viewpoint.
Optional - Surfing: Try waves at Weligama beach.
Optional - Snorkeling: Explore coral reefs and marine life.
Day 7
Mirissa to Hikkaduwa
90 km
Approximately 2 hours
Hikkaduwa is famous for its nightlife, snorkeling, and vibrant marine life including coral sanctuaries.
Today's Activities
Coral Sanctuary: Snorkel among colorful reefs.
Glass Bottom Boat: View marine life from above.
Optional - Turtle Hatchery: Learn about sea turtle conservation.
Optional - Beach Bar Crawl: Enjoy nightlife and music.
Day 7
Mirissa to Hikkaduwa
90 km
Approximately 2 hours
Hikkaduwa is famous for its nightlife, snorkeling, and vibrant marine life including coral sanctuaries.
Today's Activities
Coral Sanctuary: Snorkel among colorful reefs.
Glass Bottom Boat: View marine life from above.
Optional - Turtle Hatchery: Learn about sea turtle conservation.
Optional - Beach Bar Crawl: Enjoy nightlife and music.
Day 7
Mirissa to Hikkaduwa
90 km
Approximately 2 hours
Hikkaduwa is famous for its nightlife, snorkeling, and vibrant marine life including coral sanctuaries.
Today's Activities
Coral Sanctuary: Snorkel among colorful reefs.
Glass Bottom Boat: View marine life from above.
Optional - Turtle Hatchery: Learn about sea turtle conservation.
Optional - Beach Bar Crawl: Enjoy nightlife and music.
Day 7
Mirissa to Hikkaduwa
90 km
Approximately 2 hours
Hikkaduwa is famous for its nightlife, snorkeling, and vibrant marine life including coral sanctuaries.
Today's Activities
Coral Sanctuary: Snorkel among colorful reefs.
Glass Bottom Boat: View marine life from above.
Optional - Turtle Hatchery: Learn about sea turtle conservation.
Optional - Beach Bar Crawl: Enjoy nightlife and music.
Day 8
Departure from Hikkaduwa
130 km
Approximately 2.5 hours
Spend your final morning unwinding on the beach before heading to the airport for departure.
Today's Activities
Beach Walk: Relax on Hikkaduwa’s golden shores.
Airport Transfer: Private transport to Colombo airport.
Day 8
Departure from Hikkaduwa
130 km
Approximately 2.5 hours
Spend your final morning unwinding on the beach before heading to the airport for departure.
Today's Activities
Beach Walk: Relax on Hikkaduwa’s golden shores.
Airport Transfer: Private transport to Colombo airport.
Day 8
Departure from Hikkaduwa
130 km
Approximately 2.5 hours
Spend your final morning unwinding on the beach before heading to the airport for departure.
Today's Activities
Beach Walk: Relax on Hikkaduwa’s golden shores.
Airport Transfer: Private transport to Colombo airport.
Day 8
Departure from Hikkaduwa
130 km
Approximately 2.5 hours
Spend your final morning unwinding on the beach before heading to the airport for departure.
Today's Activities
Beach Walk: Relax on Hikkaduwa’s golden shores.
Airport Transfer: Private transport to Colombo airport.