Route
BIA → Ratnapura → Balangoda → Belihuloya → Monaragala → Arugam Bay → BIA
Highlights
- Ratnapura Gem Mining Pits
- Bopath Ella Falls
- Belihuloya River Canyon
- Monaragala Rock Cave
- Arugam Bay Lagoon Sunrise
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Ratnapura
- Drive to Ratnapura — Gem City of Sri Lanka (100 km)
- Open-air gem market · visit ruby/sapphire cutting workshop
- Bopath Ella waterfall hike (heart-shaped pool)
Day 2Balangoda Caves & Belihuloya
- Balangoda Batuta Caves — prehistoric skull of Balangoda Man
- Belihuloya River canyon — swimming holes
- Bamboo raft on river · fly fishing at sunset
Day 3Sinharaja Buffer Forest
- Sinharaja buffer zone village trail — local naturalist guide
- Tree-canopy walk · waterfall bathing hole
- Night sounds of rainforest from lodge veranda
Day 4Monaragala & East
- Monaragala Rock & Maligawila seated Buddha (ruins)
- Drive to Arugam Bay east coast
- Pottuvil Lagoon sunset
Day 5Arugam Bay & Return
- Morning at leisure on empty bay
- Drive back to BIA (320 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Ratnapura · Belihuloya lodge · Sinharaja lodge · Arugam Bay
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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