Into the Green Heart – Sinharaja Rainforest Adventure

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Embark on a full-day immersive journey into Sri Lanka’s last untouched rainforest, the Sinharaja Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After an early morning pick-up from Hikkaduwa, enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to the rainforest entrance where you’ll meet a professional naturalist guide.

Begin a trek through lush greenery, discovering rare bird species like the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Junglefowl, and hornbills, along with colorful butterflies, reptiles, and rainforest insects. Spot unique wildlife including purple-faced leaf monkeys while surrounded by towering trees, orchids, ferns, and cascading waterfalls.

Pause for a picnic lunch inside the reserve, relax by a natural pool or waterfall, and continue exploring diverse jungle trails. On the way back, there is an optional stop at a local tea plantation. The tour concludes with a drop-off in Hikkaduwa by evening.

Package Includes:

  • Private air-conditioned transport

  • Entrance tickets and a professional nature guide

  • Picnic lunch and bottled water

  • Rainforest gear such as umbrellas and leech socks

Duration: Approximately 12–13 hours
Price: $150

Tour Plan

Early Morning (5:30 – 6:00 am)

  • Pick-up from Hikkaduwa.
  • Scenic drive to Sinharaja (approx. 2.5 hrs).

Morning (8:30 am)

  • Arrive at Sinharaja Rainforest entrance (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • Meet your naturalist guide.
  • Begin rainforest trek through lush greenery.

Highlights of the Trek

  • Rare birds: Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Junglefowl, hornbills.
  • Colorful butterflies, reptiles, and rainforest insects.
  • Purple-faced leaf monkeys and other wildlife.
  • Towering trees, orchids, ferns, and waterfalls.

Afternoon (12:30 pm)

  • Picnic-style lunch inside the reserve.
  • Relax by a natural pool or waterfall.
  • Continue exploring different jungle trails with your guide.

Evening (3:30 – 4:00 pm)

  • Depart from Sinharaja.
  • Optional stop at a local tea plantation on the way back.
  • Drop-off in Hikkaduwa by evening.

Evening (3:30 – 4:00 pm)

  • Depart from Sinharaja.
  • Optional stop at a local tea plantation on the way back.
  • Drop-off in Hikkaduwa by evening.

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