Waterfalls, Wild Coast & Highland Adventure

A day of canyoning at Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-tallest waterfall.

A fourteen day adventure circuit built around a day of canyoning at Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second tallest waterfall, alongside Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, a Yala safari and a colonial close in Galle. Built for travellers who want their highland scenery with an adrenaline edge.

Type: Adventure, Wildlife and Coast
Best For: Travellers who want their highland scenery with an adrenaline edge
Comfort Level: Active Boutique
Best Time to Travel: Year round, driest January to March
Activity Level: Active
Pace: Active-Moderate
Route: Colombo – Negombo – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Tangalle – Galle – Colombo

Unique to This Tour: A day of canyoning at Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-tallest waterfall at 220 metres, descending part of the cliff face on rope with a certified guide before swimming in the natural infinity pools at the top.

Signature Moment: Rope descending part of the 220 metre cliff face at Diyaluma Falls.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01 -

Arrival - Negombo

Transfer from the airport to Negombo. Overnight in Negombo.

Day 02 -

Negombo - Sigiriya

Drive north, approximately 3.5 hours, via the Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 03 -

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 04 -

Sigiriya - Kandy

Drive to Kandy, approximately 3 hours. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the afternoon. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 05 -

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Drive into the highlands, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, via a tea factory tour. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06 -

Horton Plains - World’s End

Early walk across Horton Plains to World’s End. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 07 -

Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge on arrival. Overnight in Ella.

Day 08 -

Diyaluma Falls Abseiling

A day of canyoning at Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-tallest waterfall at 220 metres, descending part of the cliff face on rope with a certified guide before swimming in the natural infinity pools at the top. Overnight in Ella.

Day 09 -

Ella - Yala

Drive south, approximately 2.5 hours, via Wellawaya for an afternoon jeep safari through Yala National Park. Overnight near Yala.

Day 10 -

Yala - Tangalle

Dawn safari, then transfer to the south coast at Tangalle, approximately 2 hours. Overnight in Tangalle.

Day 11 -

Tangalle Leisure - Rekawa Turtle Walk

A slow day on the beach, with an optional guided evening visit to Rekawa Beach, a nesting site for several species of sea turtle. Overnight in Tangalle.

Day 12 -

Tangalle - Galle

Drive to Galle, approximately 1 hour. Afternoon walking the ramparts of Galle Fort. Overnight in Galle.

Day 13 -

Galle Leisure Day

A free day to enjoy the fort’s boutique lanes and cafes, or relax at a beach property nearby. Overnight in Galle.

Day 14 -

Departure

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, approximately 2.5 hours.

Inclusion

All private ground transport throughout the tour

Temple of the Tooth guided visit

Diyaluma Falls abseiling with certified guide and full safety equipment

Private jeep safari at Yala

Scenic train tickets, Nanu Oya to Ella

Guided Galle Fort walking tour

All airport transfers, arrival and departure

13 nights accommodation as specified above

Daily breakfast at each property

24 hour on ground support throughout

Exclusions

International flights to and from Colombo

Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

Lunches and dinners unless specified

National park entrance fees, Yala approximately USD 25-35pp

Optional Rekawa turtle conservation programme fee

Personal spending, souvenirs and tipping

Tour Highlights

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Horton Plains and World’s End

Scenic hill country train

Diyaluma Falls abseiling

Yala leopard safari

Galle Fort heritage walk

Where You’ll Stay

Negombo: Jetwing Blue or Jetwing Lagoon

Sigiriya: Water Garden Sigiriya or Aliya Resort (2 nights)

Kandy: The Kandy House or Cinnamon Citadel

Nuwara Eliya: Heritance Tea Factory or Tea Trails Bungalows (2 nights)

Ella: Zion View or Ella Gap Tourist Rest (2 nights)

Yala: Chena Huts by Uga or Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Tangalle: Amanwella or Buckingham Place (2 nights)

Galle: Fort Bazaar or Amangalla (2 nights)