Destinations
- Kitulgala
- Adams Peak
Day 01
Pick up from Airport or Hikkaduwa hotel and transfer to Kitulgala. Enjoy water rafting adventure and transfer to Nallatanniya. Dinner and overnight stay in Wathsala Inn in Nallatanniya.
Kitulgala
Kitulgala is a Rain Forest patch that attracts many residents and foreign tourists for its natural beauty. The Academy Award-winning movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge Kitulgala is the base for white-water rafting in Sri Lanka but there are myriad of leisure and adventure activities that can be done in Kutulgala.
At Sri Lankan Expeditions, suggests following things to do if you are planning a trip to Kitulgala,
- White Water Rafting in Kelani River
- Flat Water Rafting for Kids in river branches in Kitulgala
- Jungle walks to see beautiful rivers and waterfalls
- Mountain biking on the roads or in the forest
- River bathing in the shallow branches of the main river in Kitulgala
- Visit remote Waterfalls and streams
- Waterfall Jumps and Waterfall Abseiling
- Bird Watching
- River expeditions
While one night or two nights stay is recommended Kitulgala can be enjoyed in one day also. But staying a night will be a nice experience. A night out in an eco-lodge near the riverbank in Kitulgala is amazing to experience amidst a roaring.
Day 02
We start climbing Adams Peak at 0200 AM. You are climbing the island’s fourth highest peak. In the pilgrim season start (December to May), Watch the spectacular sunrise from the Peak of Butterfly Mountain. In the early hours of the morning, you will witness not only a spectacular sunrise but also a glimpse of a mysterious triangular shadow cast by the peak, back to around 9.30 am after breakfast drive to Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, or Negombo.
Adams Peak
Adams Peak is a 2243 meters (7359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. All Four major religions claim Adam’s Peak as a holy mountain. Buddhists call the mountain Sri Pada (the sacred footprint) and believe the Lord Buddha has visited this mountain and set his sacred footprint. Hindus say it is Lord Shiva’s and Muslims believe that it is the place where Adam first set foot on earth.
Catholics say it is St. Thomas’s the Christian apostle who preached in South India. The pilgrimage season is from December to April. Looking down from the mountain summit the panoramic view of the mist-covered hilltops and the forest-covered low-lying valleys unfold as far as the eye can see. The sunrise seen from the top of Sri Pada is an unforgettable sight and the journey an exhilarating experience.
(It is also possible to start the tour earlier, and start the water rafting on the day)
