Day 1Transfer directly from the airport to the western foothills of the central highlands for your overnight stay in Kitulgala at the Plantation Hotel perched on the banks of the Kelani River. Rest and unwind after your long journey. Kitulgala is an area with tropical rainforests, winding rivers and an undulating terrain and owes its popularity to the Kelani River which offers exciting Grade 3 rapids for rafting. The calm sections of the river meander through jungle-clad mountains, low country tea and rubber plantations.

Day 2 & 3Today you begin your walking journey from Kitulgala to Laxapana. Cross the Kelani River by local catamaran and proceed to the northern edge of the rainforest where the trail leads up to the Seven Maidens Mountains through gardens, tea estates and some times along with gravel roads. Stop at Laxapana water fall for a snack lunch. Travel by vehicle onto Dalhousie and check into the Slightly Chilled Yellow House overlooking the Kelani River and the magnificent Adam’s Peak Mountain. The surrounding forest reserve is home to numerous species of birds and butterflies - a nature lover’s dream. Rest and get some sleep in preparation for the adventurous night time climb of Adam’s Peak. (Walking distance 18 kms). The sacred Adam’s Peak is visited by thousands of pilgrims from many faiths. The climb is possible from December to April and best attempted at night where you reach the mountain top to see the sunrise and the breathtaking views. The hike up to the peak will take approximately 2.5 hours for a person of reasonable fitness levels. (Walking distance 12 kms). An option to the Adam’s Peak climb is the walking trail through a tea plantation and tea factory, and Dalhousie’s rural village (Walking distance 5.8 kms).

Day 4 & 5In the morning, travel by vehicle to Bogawanthalawa (around 30 minutes drive). Once there, trek through scenic tea plantations, forest patches and gurgling rivers until you get to the rural village of Kalupahana situated near Belihul-Oya Transfer to Haputale by vehicle which will take about one hour and check into Kelburne Mountain View Cottages. Haputale situated in the tea-growing Southern Highlands is a land of lush tea plantations, majestic peaks and rushing waterfalls and is one of the favourite haunts of the tea millionaire Sir Thomas Lipton. (Walking distance 28 kms). Next morning set off on a walking trail upto the Lipton Seat located within the Dambetenna Tea Estate. The Trail climbs to 1900m and was a favorite look out point of Sir Thomas Lipton, the great tea pioneer, when surveying his vast tea plantation. Climb down through the Nayabeddha estate via another spectacular viewpoint. Visit the Dambetenna tea plantation and tea factory which is the longest tea factory in Sri Lanka. Here you will gain insight into the manufacturing process as well as an opportunity to taste and purchase the different grades of hill country tea. (Walking distance 16 kms).

Day 6 & 7Take the train from Haputale to Idalgashinna, a small rural village just a 15 minute train ride away. Once there, start your walking journey from Idalgashinna to Horton Plains. About three miles below Idalgashinna station, the southern slope of the range and surrounded by the Needwood Tea Plantation is an old abandoned fortress, the Kotugodella Fort, at an elevation of about 1200m. The Portuguese once attempted to use the Idalgashinna Pass to force a way into the Uva area. A few scattered stones and the semi-circular outlines of ancient bastions are the only reminders that such a majestic structure once stood there. Horton Plains national park is distinct in its utter solitude. You may not meet more than half a dozen people in a whole day. (Walking distance 15 kms). The wild expanse of Horton Plains National Park, with a mixture of grasslands and forests, including the last montane forest in the country is the only National Park in Sri Lanka where visitors are allowed to roam around freely inside. Situated 7,000 feet above sea level, the walk to 'World's End' and "Little World's End" offers one of the finest views in Sri Lanka. The park offers the chance to observe five endemic bird species that can be seen only at this altitude including the Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Dull-Blue flycatcher, Yellow-eared Bulbul, the elusive Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush and the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon. Mammals include plenty of Sambar, the Slender Loris, Bear Monkey and, occasionally, a Leopard. After trekking through Hortain Plains, travel on to Nuwara Eliya by vehicle and check into the St. Andrew’s Hotel where you will stay for the next two nights. Early next morning start your trek from Nuwara Eliya to the Single Tree Mountain (Uda Radella) and Shanthipura area. It begins by climbing up Single Tree Mountain, and then continues on the ridge top above Nuwara Eliya, through tea plantations and Eucalyptus forests, before descending to the isolated tea plantation of Shantipura. The walk continues until you reach the viewpoint at Uda Radella which provides one of the finest panoramas in the whole of Sri Lanka, with views south to Adam's Peak and north to the Kandyan hills. Walk back through Shantipura by a different route and get back to Nuwara Eliya. The walk takes six to seven hours and is quite strenuous. (Walking distance 08 kms).

Day 8 & 9Hop on board the train from Nuwara Eliya and travel through scenic country side till you reach Kandy - Sri Lanka's hill capital. Once in Kandy, travel by vehicle to the Knuckles range of mountains where you will spend two nights at the Rangala House. (Walking distance minimal) Next morning, trek from Rangala House to the Deanston Park via Corbert’s Gap. The Knuckles mountain range - so called because of its appearance resembles a set of knuckles in a closed fist, consists of five mountain peaks with the highest point about 6,000 ft above sea level and spans about 155 sq kms. A wide variety of rare and endemic flora and fauna makes this wilderness area a storehouse of rich biodiversity. Trek through dense forests, along rivers and waterfalls, past tea plantation and terraced paddy fields, and along the way, visit some of the small rural village communities. Return to Rangala House and relax. (Walking distance 14 kms). The following day, you have the option of resting by the poolside taking in the breath taking scenery, or exploring the nearby Dukwari Tea estate and tea factory.

Day 10 & 11Rise early and start your walking journey from Deanston to Goomaraya Tea plantation. Until recently, most of remote villages in Knuckles remained hidden in the forest due to poor access. This has helped them to maintain their cultural heritage for several centuries. Around this striking landscape, known locally as ‘Dumbara Mitiyawatha ’ (Misty Valley), there are plenty of trails available. The chance to explore some old caves is another highlight. Walking distance 16 kms). Transfer by vehicle to Hunnas Falls hotel situated high in the hills near Elkaduwa. The hotel enjoys one of the most scenic settings in Sri Lanka. Experience the ancient Kandyan heritage with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth where a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined since 4th Century A.D. The temple has decorative walls, a golden roof and fine woodwork. Religious services (pooja) with traditional music and drumming are held daily at dawn, mid-day and in the evening where guests can participate.

Day 12 & 13Today you head to the North West coastal town of Negombo for your final two nights stay at The Beach hotel. Relax and unwind by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Explore Negombo’s colonial architectural heritage including Portuguese period Catholic Churches, ruins of the Dutch Fort and cemetery, and boat rides along the centuries old Dutch Canals. Take a boat ride into the Muthurajawela Marshes - rich in bird life and amphibians. Visit a fishing village and the early morning fish auction bustling with activity as the catamarans comes ashore with their bounty of fresh fish, prawns, crabs and lobster. Negombo by night also has a vibrant atmosphere with a scattering of bars and restaurants.