Sri Lanka3 days
Sri Lanka: Rainforest & Fort — 3 Days
Sinharaja trekking and Galle Fort, with transfers from Colombo
This three-day itinerary divides time between Sri Lanka's southwestern rainforest and its colonial-era coastal fort. The first two days are spent in Sinharaja, where early morning bird-watching trails and rainforest walks occupy the schedule; the third moves south to Galle Fort, a Portuguese and Dutch military structure. Ground transfers total approximately seven hours across the three days. Accommodation is provided at a rainforest eco-lodge and a coastal hotel; an English-speaking driver handles all transfers.
Highlights
- Early morning bird-watching in Sinharaja Rain Forest, where over 25 endemic species inhabit the canopy
- Trekking through Sinharaja's undergrowth and secondary growth paths, spanning the second full day
- Walking tour of Galle Fort's ramparts and interior structures, built by Portuguese forces and later occupied by Dutch colonists
- Late-afternoon walk to a tea estate village adjacent to the rainforest lodge
Day by day
1Colombo to Sinharaja Rain ForestSinharaja Rain Forest Eco Lodge · tea estate village · Colombo to Sinharaja Rain Forest Eco Lodge
The journey begins in Colombo with a five-hour transfer south to Sinharaja Rain Forest Eco Lodge. In the late afternoon, a walk leads to a nearby tea estate village and arboretum. Overnight accommodation is at the lodge.
2Sinharaja Rain Forest: Bird-Watching and TrekkingSinharaja Rain Forest · the lodge
An early morning bird-watching trail departs from the lodge, targeting the forest's endemic species—including the Blue Magpie and Sri Lanka White Eye—as well as numerous migratory birds. Sinharaja supports over 25 endemic bird species. After breakfast, a rainforest trek follows quiet paths through the understory and secondary growth, moving through the reserved forest's quiet interior. The day concludes with an overnight stay at the lodge.
3Galle Fort and Return to ColomboGalle Fort · Galle
After breakfast, travel south to Galle for a walk through the fort's interior—built by the Portuguese, later occupied by the Dutch. This colonial structure remains largely intact. Return to Colombo by afternoon.
Where you go
- 1Galle Fort
- 2Galle
Included
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels
- Meals as per mentioned meal plans
- Air conditioned transfers with an English speaking chauffeur guide
- All mentioned activities and park entrance fees
- Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season
- Accommodation and meals (For 2 Adults)
- 1 night in Hotel Thilanka on Bed and Breakfast basis
- 1 night in Glennfall Reach in Nuwara Eliya on Bed and Breakfast basis