Walking in Sri Lanka

Into the highlands, the trek passes through the Knuckles Mountain Range’s forests and grasslands with an optional climb to Mini World's End. Kandy follows, where the Temple of the Tooth holds a reputed relic and local craft workshops hum quietly in the evenings. Near Hatton and Dalhousie, the ascent of Adam’s Peak begins around midnight for sunrise views from the summit. Subsequent hikes descend the Devil’s Staircase to Bambarakanda Waterfall and through the Sinharaja Forest Reserve’s dense rainforest with a specialist guide.

The last days alternate between laid-back beach time at Koggala, a train ride to Colombo, and a city walking tour highlighting colonial and modern influences. Accommodation varies from simple lodges to a family-run jungle guesthouse, each lending a distinct sense of place. The days are active but balanced with free time for local sights and quiet moments.

Colombo

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.