Sri Lanka Guided Walking Holiday
Discover the jewels of this beautiful island, from the grand, ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy – the last home of the Sri Lankan kings – to the rich biodiversity of the grassland and cloud forests of Horton Plains National Park.
Holiday Highlights
- Great variety in a relatively small area
- Explore the peaceful ruins of ancient cities dating back over 2,000 years
- Walk in beautiful hill country, through tea estates with amazing views
- Visit Kandy, the lively lakeside city in the hills with its sacred Buddha tooth relic
- Receive a warm and friendly welcome from a very hospitable culture
- Stay in excellent hill stations, beach resorts and colonial style guesthouses
What’s included
- 13 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms
- Half board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure
- A full holiday programme led by local guides and HF Holidays’ leader
- All sightseeing and entrance fees
- Travel by air-conditioned coach/minivan or train
- Tips
What to Bring
As you’ll be carrying your own luggage at airports and between your transport and hotels we recommend you try to keep your luggage to a minimum. These items are a general suggestion of what to pack for an active outdoor and walking holiday; depending on your destination, you may need more of some things and less – or none! – of others. You’ll know best what you prefer to wear when out walking or while taking part in other outdoor activities.
- Walking boots (worn in), with good ankle support and spare bootlaces
- Walking socks
- Walking sandals
- Lightweight fleece, waterproof trousers and jacket
- Shorts and short-sleeved t-shirts
- Long trousers and long-sleeved light-coloured shirts with collars to protect from the sun.
Your clothing should ideally be pre-treated with insect repellent and in-built sun protection (available from specialist clothing stores such as Rohan, Cotswold Outdoor).
- Warm fleece, scarf/buff hat and gloves
- Torch
- Comfortable clothes and shoes for evenings and sightseeing
- Sun protection – sun hat, sunglasses, high factor sunscreen and lip protection
- Water bottle – at least 2-litre capacity
- Lightweight survival bag
- Small/medium rucksack (30 litre) and a liner or cover to keep contents dry
- Insect repellent
- Universal travel plug
- Personal first aid kit including: personal medication, tissues, plasters, blister kit, painkillers, antiseptic wipes, Imodium, rehydration sachets
Essential Equipment
- Passport (and copies)
- booking confirmation
- insurance cover note
- HF Holidays’ registration form.
Please ensure you have access to emergency funds should you need them; carrying a credit card is probably the most convenient method.
Optional Equipment
- Trekking poles (especially if you find these useful for descents)
- camera
- umbrella
- binoculars
- high energy food bars.
Please note that the HF Holidays’ leader reserves the right to refuse to take any guest on a walk should they consider that a lack of suitable clothing/footwear may affect safety