Holiday · Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Adventure
Hike, surf and whale-watch your way through the south of the island.
About this holiday
Seven days of low-key adventure - Little Adam's Peak hike, the famous Nine Arches Bridge, blue-whale boat from Mirissa and a beginner surf course at Weligama.
Traveller information
ETA/e-visa is commonly required before travel.
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Keep cash for smaller towns.
Sinhala, Tamil and English in tourist areas.
Halal dining is good in Colombo, Kandy, Galle and Muslim communities.
Wildlife and hill-country travel are safe with licensed guides.
Private driver is best; train works beautifully for Kandy to Ella.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Colombo to Ella
Scenic train journey to hill country.
- 2
Little Adam's Peak
Sunrise hike + Nine Arches Bridge.
- 3
Ella Rock
Half-day hike + waterfall swim.
- 4
Drive to Mirissa
Coastal scenic transfer.
- 5
Whale watching
Pre-dawn boat to spot blue whales.
- 6
Surfing at Weligama
Beginner surf lesson + beach BBQ.
- 7
Free day
Sleep in or optional snorkel at Hiriketiya.
- 8
Departure
Transfer to Colombo airport.
What's included
- 7 nights 3★ boutique hotels
- Train tickets
- Whale watching boat + surf lesson
- All ground transfers
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- International flights
- Most lunches/dinners
- Optional safari add-on
