Hill Country
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
A night pilgrimage up thousands of steps to watch sunrise over the clouds from a sacred summit.
Tailor-made
Sri Lanka Adventure Tour
For travellers who like to move, Sri Lanka offers a compact mix of hiking, rafting, rainforest trails and surf. We plan the route around your fitness and the season, with your own vehicle and driver between activities.
- 7–14 days
- Private vehicle & driver
- Tailor-made
Tour at a glance
- Length
- 7–14 days
- Type
- Tailor-made holiday style
- Starts from
- The airport or your hotel
- Places
- Adam's Peak (Sri Pada), Kitulgala, Ella, Horton Plains & World's End, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Weligama
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Price
- Personal quote based on dates, group size and hotels
Who it suits
- Active couples, friends and families with teenagers
- Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts
- First-time surfers
Highlights
- Adam's Peak night climb for sunrise (in season)
- White-water rafting at Kitulgala
- Ella Rock and Horton Plains hikes
- Guided walks in Sinharaja rainforest
- Surf lessons at Weligama or Arugam Bay
Adventures by region
In the hill country, climb Adam's Peak for sunrise in season, hike Ella Rock and walk to World's End on Horton Plains. Raft the Kelani River at Kitulgala, explore Sinharaja rainforest with a tracker, and surf on the south coast at Weligama in season, or on the east coast around Arugam Bay.
We plan the order to match the seasons and give you rest days between the big efforts.
Safety and comfort
Activities are run by local operators, and conditions such as river levels and weather are checked on the day. We recommend travel insurance that covers the activities you plan.
How private touring with us works
You travel in our own air-conditioned vehicle with one driver for the whole trip, so there is no sharing with strangers and no fixed schedule. Your driver collects you from the airport or your hotel, takes you between places, waits while you visit and helps with local advice along the way.
Before you travel, we agree the route and the hotels with you, and confirm what is included in writing. During the trip, small changes such as an extra stop, a slower morning or a different restaurant are easy to make.
What's usually included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Route planning around your dates and interests
- Fuel, parking and highway tolls
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Activity fees and specialist guides (quoted separately)
- International flights and Sri Lanka ETA / visa
- Entrance fees, activity fees and safari jeep hire
- Accommodation and meals, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Places on this route
Hill Country Edge
Kitulgala
Rainforest and river rapids on the road to the hill country, Sri Lanka's rafting base.
Hill Country
Ella
A small hill-country town of tea slopes, short hikes and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
Hill Country
Horton Plains & World's End
A high plateau of grassland and cloud forest ending at the dramatic World's End escarpment.
South West
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
A UNESCO-listed lowland rainforest, rich in endemic birds and plants.
South Coast
Weligama
A wide, gentle bay that's one of the best places in Sri Lanka to learn to surf.
Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be?
Most activities suit reasonably fit travellers. Adam's Peak is the most demanding; we can leave it out or swap it.
Are activities safe?
We work with established operators and certified guides, and activities depend on conditions on the day.
Can we mix adventure with relaxing days?
Yes. We usually build in rest days and a beach finish.
What is included?
Usually: private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver; route planning around your dates and interests; fuel, parking and highway tolls; airport pick-up and drop-off. Not included: activity fees and specialist guides (quoted separately); international flights and Sri Lanka ETA / visa; entrance fees, activity fees and safari jeep hire; accommodation and meals, unless agreed in your quote; travel insurance and personal expenses. Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.
How much does this tour cost?
It depends on your dates, group size, vehicle and the hotels you choose. Send us an enquiry and we'll reply with a written quote.
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