Nature Trail
Ride & Hike in the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Tour Highlights
- Negombo Fish Market
- Riverston Forest Hike
- Waterfalls in Knuckles Mountains
- Sorabora Lake
- Tribal Village Trip
- Tribal Museum
- 18 Hair Pin Road
Itinerary
Day 0 : Negombo (Arrival & Rest)
Arriving at Katunayake airport, you will be transferred to the hotel where you can enjoy the interesting coastal town of Negombo. As the first exercise, you will visit the fishing village and return to rest. Overnight stay in Negombo.
Day 1 : Knuckles Mountains
In the morning you will head to upcountry of Sri Lanka the mountainous escarpment and tea country. You will see the mountain range rising through the sky like a clenched fist. The entire area is characterized by its striking landscapes often robed in thick layers of clouds and mist. Knuckles Conservation Forest, which is a UNESCO world heritage site is considered as a super biodiversity hotspot. You will ride and hike in the Knuckles Mountains watching nature and enjoying a bathing experience in waterfalls . Collecting plenty of lifetime memories you will stay overnight night in Knuckles’ Mountains.
Day 2 : Dambana Tribal Village
You will strike out for the east riding through lush mountain terrain. Will visit Sorabora Lake en route to Dambana. The tank is believed to be built during the 2nd century BC when the warrior prince Gemunu was warring with the Tamil invader Elara by a relatively unknown general called Bulatha when army of the prince Gemunu with his 10 generals (giants) was marching towards Anuradhapura. Dambana, a nearby village in Mahiyanganaya is home for indigenous Vedda People of Sri Lanka. You will enjoy the nature walk and traditional Vedda dancing also will visit Vedda Musuem.
Then you will be guided back to Negombo / Colombo Airport via famous 18 hair pin road via Kandy.
Things Included
- All airport transfers
- A grade guesthouse with breakfast
- Rental motorcycle
- Gasoline for the whole tour
- Tour mechanic (only for group of more than 5 riders)
- 4 x 4 vehicle or van for luggage transportation (only for group of more than 5 riders)
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Help with obtaining temporary Sri Lankan driving licences
- All expenses of our crew
