Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to a stylish boutique hotel in Colombo. The rest of the day is at leisure to unwind from your journey. In the evening enjoy a relaxed welcome dinner featuring contemporary Sri Lankan cuisine. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Depart Colombo for the Knuckles Mountain Range: a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its rugged landscapes and biodiversity. Stop for lunch at a countryside retreat before continuing to your eco-lodge set deep in the hills. Evening free to enjoy the sounds of the forest followed by a fireside dinner. Overnight stay in Knuckles.
Set out on a guided trek through the misty trails of the Knuckles Range. Walk through forest paths where orchids bloom, waterfalls cascade and birdsong fills the air. Local naturalists share insights into the rare flora and fauna. Pause for a picnic lunch at a hidden viewpoint before returning. Evening leisure at your lodge. Overnight stay in Knuckles.
This morning join a guided walk to a highland farming village. Meet local families who cultivate pepper, cardamom and small vegetable plots on terraced slopes. Share a traditional meal with villagers before returning to your lodge. Afternoon free to relax in hammocks or enjoy herbal teas made with foraged ingredients. Overnight stay in Knuckles.
Depart for Nuwara Eliya winding through mountain roads framed by endless tea gardens. Arrive at a boutique eco-retreat on the town’s edge where modern comforts blend with colonial charm. Evening at leisure perhaps with a stroll along Gregory Lake. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Embark on a day trip exploring some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful waterfalls including Ramboda Falls and St. Clair’s Falls. Gentle trails take you through tea-clad valleys and misty gorges to reach the cascades. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the water’s edge before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Travel to Horton Plains for an early morning trek across the plateau. Walk to World’s End and gaze into a sheer drop of over 800 meters then continue to Baker’s Falls. Along the way look out for endemic species such as the purple-faced langur or Sri Lankan whistling thrush. Return by afternoon and relax at your hotel. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Journey south into the cool elevated town of Haputale. Check in at a rustic hillside lodge with panoramic views. In the evening enjoy sunset at Lipton’s Seat where the light transforms valleys into rolling shadows. Overnight stay in Haputale.
Spend the morning with a local guide discovering hidden waterfalls around Haputale. Trek through tea plantations, bamboo groves and rocky paths to reach natural pools ideal for a refreshing dip. Return for a traditional home-style lunch. Afternoon free to relax. Overnight stay in Haputale.
Continue to Ella famed for its relaxed atmosphere and scenic beauty. Stop at Ravana Falls en route before checking in at a boutique eco-lodge surrounded by jungle. Evening tea on the terrace overlooking Ella Gap. Overnight stay in Ella.
Rise early for a sunrise walk up Little Adam’s Peak. Watch the sky turn golden over the valleys below. Return for breakfast then explore Ella town at leisure with cafés massage treatments and small boutiques. Overnight stay in Ella.
A day of adventure to Diyaluma Falls: Sri Lanka’s second tallest waterfall. Trek along mountain paths to the summit and enjoy a picnic lunch beside the river. Spend time swimming in upper pools with breathtaking views. Return to Ella for a relaxed evening. Overnight stay in Ella.
After breakfast drive back to Colombo through winding mountain passes and lush lowland scenery. Arrive by evening and settle into your boutique hotel. A farewell dinner at a colonial landmark marks your last night in Sri Lanka. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.