KANDA TRAIL

8 Days / 7 Nights
Price$2,800

Mountain Forests, Cloud Leopards, Endemic Birds and Misty Highlands of Central Sri Lanka

Tour Overview

This Tour Includes

  • Accommodation: 7 nights at premium eco-lodges and boutique hotels in the highlands.
  • Room Sharing: Twin/double sharing basis. Single supplement available.
  • Meals: Daily breakfast and lunch during safari/trekking days.
  • Activities: 5 guided safari and trekking sessions with expert naturalists.
  • Transportation: All transfers in comfortable 4WD vehicles.

This Tour Excludes

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses and tips.
  • Travel insurance.
  • International flights.

Route Map

Key Destinations & Journey

Sri Lanka

Destinations

  • 1
    Horton Plains National Park
  • 2
    Knuckles Mountain Range
  • 3
    Peak Wilderness Sanctuary
  • 4
    Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Tour Style

Expedition

Tour Mood

Immersive

Journey Through Ceylon

DETAILED ITINERARY

PART 1: THE MISTY HIGHLANDS — KANDY & KNUCKLES (DAY 1–4)

DAY 1

Arrival & Transfer to Kandy

Arrive at CMB Airport. Meet your naturalist guide and transfer to Kandy (approx. 3.5 hours). Check in to your highland boutique hotel. Evening briefing and welcome dinner with views of the surrounding mountains.

HIGHLAND BOUTIQUE HOTEL, BB
DAY 2–3

Knuckles Mountain Range Expedition

Two full days exploring the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountain Range. Trek through cloud forests, discover endemic flora, and search for elusive mountain wildlife including the purple-faced langur and giant squirrels. Expert naturalist guides will lead you through ancient trails.

ECO LODGE KNUCKLES, FB
DAY 4

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya

Morning transfer through scenic tea country to Nuwara Eliya. Afternoon visit to Horton Plains for the famous World's End viewpoint. Search for sambar deer and mountain hawk-eagles in the grasslands.

NUWARA ELIYA HOTEL, FB

PART 2: THE ANCIENT RAINFOREST — SINHARAJA (DAY 5–8)

DAY 5

Transfer to Sinharaja

Drive south to the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This pristine rainforest is home to more than 60% of Sri Lanka's endemic species. Settle into your forest-edge accommodation.

SINHARAJA RAINFOREST LODGE, FB
DAY 6–7

Sinharaja Deep Forest Exploration

Two full days in Sinharaja with expert ornithologists. Join mixed-species feeding flocks, spot endemic birds like the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie and Red-faced Malkoha. Night walks to discover nocturnal species including the Sri Lankan endemic pit viper.

SINHARAJA RAINFOREST LODGE, FB
DAY 8

Departure

After a final morning nature walk, transfer to CMB Airport for your departure (approx. 4 hours). Farewell lunch en route.

Unforgettable Sights

WHAT TO SEE ON THIS TOUR

Purple-faced Langur

Sri Lanka Blue Magpie

Sambar Deer

Limited Availability

RESERVE YOUR EXPEDITION

*Prices start from the upcoming season. Final pricing is dependent on group size.