Route
BIA → Sinharaja → Horton Plains → Knuckles → BIA
Highlights
- Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO)
- 26 Endemic Bird Species
- World's End 870m Cliff
- Knuckles 5 Climatic Zones
- Baker's Falls
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Sinharaja
- Drive to Sinharaja via Ratnapura (175 km)
- Afternoon guided rainforest walk — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Endemic bird trail: Blue Magpie, Green Billed Coucal, Kangaroo Lizard
Day 2Sinharaja Deep Walk
- Dawn bird chorus walk
- Wedahiti Kanda peak trail through old-growth forest
- Medicinal plant walk with local naturalist
Day 3Horton Plains
- Horton Plains: World's End cliff hike · Baker's Falls
- Cloud forest birding — Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Dull-blue Flycatcher
Day 4Knuckles Mountain Range
- Knuckles UNESCO biosphere — 5 climatic zones in one range
- Village community trail
- Corbett's Gap cloud forest ridge walk · hidden waterfall hike
Day 5Knuckles to BIA
- Morning bird walk in forest buffer zone
- Drive to BIA via Kandy (140 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · park fees · guide fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Sinharaja forest lodge · Nuwara Eliya area · Knuckles lodge
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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