Hiking Tours - Option II - Summer

Hiking Tours - Option II - Summer

The beautiful landscapes and different land formations, hidden treasures in hidden sites, and sites related to ancient epics in Sri Lanka have lived up to your adrenaline pumping hiking desires. 

This tour programme has been planned to include 30 mins to 5 hours walks for exploring beautiful natural environments in Sri Lanka. 

Let’s enjoy the authentic hiking and trekking adventure of your very own!

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DAY 1 & 2 Kandy
DAY 3 Knuckles (night camping)
DAY 4 , 5 & 6Polonnaruwa
DAY 7 & 8Trincomalee
 DAY 9, 10 & 11 Arugam Bay
DAY 12 & 13 Yala
DAY 14 Unawatuna
DAY 15Colombo

from USD 1,975

Per person on double sharing basis

Tour Map

Key Highlights

  • Visit Kandy – Knuckles - Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya – Dambulla – Trincomalee – Arugam Bay – Yala - Galle
  • Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa. 
  • Hantana Mountain hike.
  • Camping at Knuckles Mountain.
  • Trekking to Meemure, the remotest village in Knuckles and Nitro cave.
  • Witness sunrise while riding a traditional catamaran.
  • Meet Veddhas, Sri Lanka’s Aborigines
  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, World Heritage Site 
  • Climb rock fortress Sigiriya to explore the ancient city of Sigiriya 
  • Explore elephants, Minneriya national park
  • Hike to “Danigala” the Alien Mountain
  • Cycling tour in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. 
  • Whales watching Trincomalee
  • City tour in Trincomalee 
  • Wildlife safari, Kumana national park.
  • Explore Mahalenama cave
  • Hike to Kudumbigala monastery, a rock mountain.
  • BBQ dinner at the beach of Panama, Sri Lanka
  • Surfing at Arugam Bay 
  • Explore Dambegoda Bodhisatva statue, Maligawila Buddha statue, and Buduruwagala rock carvings
  • Wildlife safari, Yala national park 
  • Off-road adventure tour to explore block II in Yala
  • Climb Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings 
  • Visit Hummanaya Blow Hole
  • Visit a hatchery for turtle watching in Unawatuna
  • Climb Rumassala, the unusual hillock   
  • Explore Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

What's included

  • Accommodation for 15 Nights.
  • 15 Nights’ accommodation sharing Double Room on HB (breakfast and dinner) basis as per itinerary. 
  • Services of TLJ’s English speaking accredited chauffeur-guide accompanying throughout the tour.
  • Travel in a late model mid-sized air-conditioned car.
  • Local transfers
  • Government tax and service charges
  • Entrance and activity charges directly pay at the site as per itinerary 

What's Not included

  • All activities not detailed in inclusions are Pay As You Go. 
  • International airfares.
  • Lunch, snacks & beverages.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide / driver / assistant
  • Visa fees
  • Expenses of a personal nature.
  • Video camera and still camera fees
  • Permits at some locations
  • Welcome to Sri Lanka. Transfer you to Kandy,
  • Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa at the secret city of Kandy, a world heritage site
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  • At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 16 Days and transfer you to Kandy. Approximately 3 and a half hours’ drive.
  • Check in to the hotel and relax for a few hours at the hotel.
  • Visit the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the temple where the two surviving Relic of Tooth of Lord Buddha is placed and an object of veneration for Buddhists.
  • Do some shopping in Kandy.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray heritage, Kandy 
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Available Hotels

Oak Ray Heritage

Oak Ray Heritage

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Regency

Oak Ray Regency

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

390 VILLA VISTA

390 VILLA VISTA

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Queens Hotel Kandy

Queens Hotel Kandy

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Amaya Hills

Amaya Hills

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Tea Heights

Tea Heights

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ellerton Bungalow

Ellerton Bungalow

US$ 231 + per night

Santani Resort & Spa

Santani Resort & Spa

US$ 231 + per night


  • Hantana Mountain hike
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  • Start Hantana Mountain hike at around 7.00 am with a Professional Nature guide. Hantana Mountain is nestled southwest of the city of Kandy. It is a 4 Km hike picnic meals and refreshments will be provided.
  • You will be heading back at around 3.00 pm.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Heritage, Kandy.
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Available Hotels

Oak Ray Heritage

Oak Ray Heritage

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Oak Ray Regency

Oak Ray Regency

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

390 VILLA VISTA

390 VILLA VISTA

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Queens Hotel Kandy

Queens Hotel Kandy

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Amaya Hills

Amaya Hills

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Tea Heights

Tea Heights

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Ellerton Bungalow

Ellerton Bungalow

US$ 231 + per night

Santani Resort & Spa

Santani Resort & Spa

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Knuckles 
  • Trekking to Meemure, the remotest village in Knuckles and Nitro cave
  • Camping inside the Knuckles Mountain
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Knuckles. Approximately 2 hours’ drive.
  • Start nature trail to Meemure, the remotest village in Sri Lanka surrounded by the Knuckles mountain range and Nitro cave, a largely hidden cave at the deep in the southern parts of the mountain range.
  • Nitro Cave is the place where hundreds of thousands of bats for many hundred thousand years had made this cave a rich deposit of saltpeter. 
  • The trail to nitro caves starts at the highest altitude point called Corbett’s Gap. The trail winds down through the unique eco-system of the Knuckles mountain range. 
  • Picnic meals and refreshments will be provided.
  • BBQ dinner and overnight stay in a mobile tented camp.
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  • Morning trek for bird watching and witnessing sunrise while riding a traditional catamaran.
  • Hike to Yahangala
  • Transfer you to Polonnaruwa via Mahiyanganaya
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  • Early morning trek for bird watching and witness the fantastic sunrise while riding a traditional catamaran (canoe).
  • Breakfast at the camp.
  • Start hike to Yahangala
  • After that transfer you to Polonnaruwa via Mahiyanganaya. Approximately 3 hours’ drive.
  • En-route visit Veddha, Sri Lanka’s Aborigines, in their last remaining village of Dambana. They will show you their ways of life and their traditional ways and means of hunting and Mahiyangan temple.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Sudu Araliya, Polonnaruwa 
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Available Hotels

Sudu Araliya

Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Mahanuge Hotel

Mahanuge Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ekho Lake House

Ekho Lake House

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Deer Park Hotel

The Deer Park Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Hike to Pidurangala rock to witness the beautiful sunrise at the top 
  • Hike to Ritigala mountain
  • Wildlife safari Kaudulla national park for elephants watching 
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  • Wake up in the early morning for a morning hike to Pidurangala rock to witness sunrise at the top of the Pidurangala rock. It would be one of the most spectacular views you have ever seen. It is only about 20 min hike.
  • Then climb Ritigala mountain. Ritigala mountain is an ancient forest monastery. Lots of ruins can be seen. The upper part of the mountain is a strict nature reserve. 
  • Then visit elephants watching safari at Kaudulla national park.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Sudu Araliya, Polonnaruwa
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Sudu Araliya

Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Mahanuge Hotel

Mahanuge Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ekho Lake House

Ekho Lake House

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Deer Park Hotel

The Deer Park Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Hike to “Danigala”, the Alien Mountain
  • Afternoon cycling tour in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Hike to  “Danigala”, the Alien Mountain located at Aralaganwila, 44 km away from Polonnaruwa. In recent years there has been some news about UFO sightings in this area. Hike to the top of the mountain would be a fascinating experience.  
  • Afternoon cycling in the Polonnaruwa ancient city, the 2nd ancient capital of Sri Lanka and UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site
  • Dinner and overnight stay Sudu Araliya, Polonnaruwa
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Sudu Araliya

Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Giritale Hotel

Giritale Hotel

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Mahanuge Hotel

Mahanuge Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Ekho Lake House

Ekho Lake House

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

The Deer Park Hotel

The Deer Park Hotel

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night


  • Transfer you to Trincomalee
  • City tour in Trincomalee to explore Lover’s leap, Swami Rock and Koneshwaram Hindu Temple and Fort Frederick, Trincomalee
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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer you to Trincomalee. Approximately 2 and a half hours’ drive.
  • A city tour in Trincomalee town. You can visit the Koneshwaram Hindu Temple situated atop of the Swami Rock is a classical medieval Hindu Temple devoted to God Shiva, containing ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva and nearby Lovers’ Leap or Ravana’s cleft at Swami Rock is a rock cleft approximately 106.68m above sea level. 
  • Then explore Fort Frederick or Trincomalee fort first built by the Portuguese, completed in 1624, and was dismantled and rebuilt by the Dutch in 1665. They renamed it, Fort Fredrick. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Anilana Nilaveli
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That's Why Beach Cabanas Nilaveli

That's Why Beach Cabanas Nilaveli

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Nilaveli Beach Hotel

Nilaveli Beach Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli

Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Amanta Beach

Amanta Beach

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes

Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Sailing-Trincomalee

Sailing-Trincomalee

US$ 231 + per night


  • Whales watching Trincomalee
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  • You will be picked up from the hotel at 5.30 am for the Wheals and Dolphin watching tour. Tour takes about 3 hours. Picnic breakfast will be served. 
  • Trincomalee is an internationally important destination for seen Blue whales and Spinner Dolphins
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Anilana Nilaveli.
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That's Why Beach Cabanas Nilaveli

That's Why Beach Cabanas Nilaveli

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Nilaveli Beach Hotel

Nilaveli Beach Hotel

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli

Cardamon Hotel Nilaveli

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Amanta Beach

Amanta Beach

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes

Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Sailing-Trincomalee

Sailing-Trincomalee

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Arugam Bay
  • En-route explore Dutch Fort in BatticaloaBatticaloa LighthouseLighthouses in Oluwil, and Sangamankanda Point 
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Arugam Bay. Approximately 5 and a half hours’ drive. 
  • En-route visit to see Dutch fort in Batticaloa and Batticaloa lighthouse and  Lighthouses in Oluwil and Sangamankanda Point
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Blue Wave, Arugam Bay
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Whisky Point Resort

Whisky Point Resort

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

The Blue Wave

The Blue Wave

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Bay Vista

Bay Vista

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Blue Waters

Blue Waters

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Babar Point

Babar Point

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Surf N Sun

Surf N Sun

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Aprota Villas Arugam Bay

Aprota Villas Arugam Bay

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Surf

Jetwing Surf

US$ 231 + per night


  • Wildlife safari and exploring cave Mahalenama at Kumana national park
  • Hike to Kudumbigala monastery, a rock mountain
  • A BBQ dinner at the Panama beach
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  • Wildlife safari  and exploring Mahalenama cave at Kumana national park 
  • You will be picked up at 5.00 am and will reach the entrance by 6.00 am. You will be able to see leopards, elephants, and other animals and birds. A lot of residents and migratory birds and crocodiles would be able to see the “Kumana Villu” area. 
  • Mahalenama cave was inhibited by “Nittaewo” the strange lost race in Sri Lanka
  • Afternoon visit Kudumbigala Buddhist Monastery at the top of a rock, about 26 Km south of Arugam Bay. It is about 2 hours hike to the top of the rock and the view from the top is amazing. 
  • On the way from kudumbugala to Arugam Bay, a unique village of Panama is found. This is the one and the only village that inhabitants though predominantly Sinhala are all Tamil speaking (as a mother tongue). This epitomizes the rich cultural diversity of the country.
  • BBQ dinner at Panama beach.
  • Overnight stay at The Blue Wave,  Arugam Bay
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Whisky Point Resort

Whisky Point Resort

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

The Blue Wave

The Blue Wave

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Bay Vista

Bay Vista

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Blue Waters

Blue Waters

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Babar Point

Babar Point

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Surf N Sun

Surf N Sun

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Aprota Villas Arugam Bay

Aprota Villas Arugam Bay

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Surf

Jetwing Surf

US$ 231 + per night


  • Full day relax at the Arugam Bay Beach and try surfing
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Full day relax at the Arugam Bay Beach and try surfing.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at The Blue Wave, Arugam Bay
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Whisky Point Resort

Whisky Point Resort

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

The Blue Wave

The Blue Wave

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Bay Vista

Bay Vista

US$ 0 - US$ 54 per night

Blue Waters

Blue Waters

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Babar Point

Babar Point

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Surf N Sun

Surf N Sun

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Aprota Villas Arugam Bay

Aprota Villas Arugam Bay

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Jetwing Surf

Jetwing Surf

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Yala
  • En-route explore Buduruwagala rock carvings of Bodhisatva cult, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisatva Image at Dambegoda and Maligawila Buddha statue
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Yala. Approximately 3 and a half hours’ drive.
  • En-route explore “Avalokiteshvara Bodhisatva Image at Dambegoda, Maligawila Buddha statue, and Buduruwagala rock carvings
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala
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Oak Ray Wild Yala

Oak Ray Wild Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Gaga Bees Yala

Gaga Bees Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Yala Dream Park

Yala Dream Park

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cadjan Wild

Cadjan Wild

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Big Game Camp Yala

Big Game Camp Yala

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Leopard Nest

Leopard Nest

US$ 231 + per night

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

US$ 231 + per night


  • Experience Yala, off-road adventure, to explore Minihagalkanda and surrounding landscape at block II, Yala national park
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  • You will be picked up from the hotel at 5 am for an off-road adventure safari in Yala national park, block II with all picnic meals, and refreshments.
  • Explore the Prehistorical site at Minihagalkanda and the surrounding landscape which will mesmerize you. This is a hidden place in Yala national park. 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Oak Ray Wild Yala
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Oak Ray Wild Yala

Oak Ray Wild Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Gaga Bees Yala

Gaga Bees Yala

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Yala Dream Park

Yala Dream Park

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Cadjan Wild

Cadjan Wild

US$ 55 - US$ 115 per night

Big Game Camp Yala

Big Game Camp Yala

US$ 176 - US$ 230 per night

Leopard Nest

Leopard Nest

US$ 231 + per night

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

US$ 231 + per night

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

Wild Coast Tented Lodge 924 (2days)

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Unawatuna
  • En-route climb Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings and
  • Visit Hummanaya Blow Hole in Kudawella
  • Explore Dondra head Lighthouse and Star Fort, Matara
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  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Transfer you to Unawatuna - approximately 3 hours’ drive if you drive directly.
  • En-route climb Mulkirigala rock temple to find Kandyan era temple paintings and visit Hummanaya Blow Hole, explore Dondra head Lighthouse, and visit Star Fort Matara.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Araliya Beach, Unawatuna
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Araliya Beach

Araliya Beach

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Apa Villa Thalpe

Apa Villa Thalpe

US$ 231 + per night


  • Visit a hatchery for turtle watching in Unawatuna
  • Climb Rumassala, the unusual hillock   
  • Explore Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications, World heritage site
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit turtle hatchery at Mahamodara for turtle watching
  • Climb Rumassala hillock, a wildlife sanctuary that has a connection with Ramayana epic and
  • Afternoon visit port city of Galle, UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. The Portuguese and the Dutch use Galle as the main seaport on the island. A lot of historical, archaeological, and architectural colonial remains are there in Galle. Of which the Galle Fort is main and the best. It is Asia’s largest remaining fortress built by European occupiers. Even today the colonial-era buildings inside the fort, function as villas, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants without changing their old fashion.
  • Do some shopping in Galle
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Araliya Beach, Unawatuna
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Araliya Beach

Araliya Beach

US$ 116 - US$ 175 per night

Apa Villa Thalpe

Apa Villa Thalpe

US$ 231 + per night


  • Transfer you to Airport to Say goodbye to Sri Lanka
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  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer you to Airport for the departure. Approximately 2 hours’ drive. 

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