Day 01 | Arrival Colombo – Journey To Wilpattu
Approx. 3 ½  hours
Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, meet your chauffeur-guide and begin your journey north towards Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest national park and one of the island’s most rewarding destinations for an authentic wilderness experience.
Unlike the more frequented wildlife destinations, Wilpattu offers a sense of remoteness, with dense forest, open grasslands and its distinctive natural lakes, known as villus.
Check in to your wildlife lodge or camp surrounded by nature.
This evening, ease into the wilderness with:

• A gentle nature walk or birdwatching experience 
• Sunset surrounded by the sounds of the forest 
• Introduction to the wildlife of Wilpattu 

Peaks Story: 

• Your journey begins in leopard country.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu

Day 02 | Wilpattu – Leopards & Sloth Bears
A full day in the wilderness
Rise early for a morning jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, when the forest is at its most active.
Wilpattu is renowned for its population of Sri Lankan leopards, while the park also provides opportunities to encounter sloth bears, elephants, spotted deer, water buffalo, crocodiles and an impressive variety of birdlife.
The park’s unique villus, scattered among the forest, create natural gathering points for wildlife and give Wilpattu a character unlike any other national park in Sri Lanka.
Return to your lodge for breakfast and relaxation before heading out again for an afternoon safari.
Wildlife highlights:

• Sri Lankan Leopard 
• Sloth Bear 
• Asian Elephant 
• Spotted Deer 
• Crocodiles 
• Birdlife 
• Ancient forest & natural villus 

Peaks Story:

• Wild, remote and wonderfully undiscovered.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu

Day 03 | Wilpattu – Sigiriya / Habarana
Approx. 3–4 hours
Leave the wilderness of Wilpattu behind and travel towards Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Later in the afternoon, venture out on a Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park safari, depending on seasonal elephant movements.
During the right season, the reservoirs attract remarkable numbers of wild elephants, creating one of Sri Lanka’s most spectacular wildlife encounters.
Watch herds gather around the water, interact with one another and move through the surrounding grasslands.
This experience beautifully demonstrates the relationship between Sri Lanka's ancient irrigation landscapes and the wildlife that continues to thrive around them.
Peaks Story:

• Where an ancient civilisation shaped the landscape — and wildlife made it home.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Overnight: Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure

Day 04 | Sigiriya – Ancient Fortress & Wild Landscapes
Start early with a visit to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Climb through the ancient gardens and dramatic rock formations to discover the remains of the remarkable 5th-century royal citadel, rising high above the surrounding forest.
The experience is not simply about the fortress — it is about seeing how history and nature exist together within the same landscape.
Later, enjoy a more immersive experience in the surrounding countryside Hiriwadunna village.
Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan Lunch 
Possible experiences include:

• Village and jungle exploration 
• Birdwatching 
• Discovering traditional rural landscapes 
• Sunset from a secluded viewpoint 

Peaks Story: 

• An ancient fortress rising from a landscape still ruled by the wild.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Overnight: Sigiriya Forest Edge By Marino Leisure

Day 05 | Sigiriya – Kandy | From Dry Forest To Misty Hills
Travel south towards Kandy, entering the lush central highlands.
En route, visit a traditional spice garden and discover some of the herbs and spices that have shaped Sri Lanka’s culinary and cultural identity.
Continue into the hills towards Kandy.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a gentle nature experience around the city and surrounding hills.
Look out for:

• Endemic monkey species 
• Native and endemic birds 
• Tropical vegetation 
• Panoramic views across the hills 
  This is the natural transition from Sri Lanka’s dry-zone wilderness into its cooler, greener highlands.

Peaks Story:

• From dry-zone wilderness to mist-covered mountains.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Overnight: Amaya Hills, Kandy 

Day 06 | Kandy – Sinharaja Rainforest
Approx. 5–6 hours
Today, the journey takes a completely different direction.
Travel south towards Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed tropical rainforest and one of the island’s most important biodiversity hotspots.
Forget the safari vehicle — here, the forest becomes the experience.
With a specialist naturalist, explore the rainforest on foot while looking for some of Sri Lanka’s remarkable endemic species.
Look out for:

• Endemic birds 
• Purple-faced langurs 
• Endemic frogs 
• Reptiles 
• Butterflies 
• Rare plants and giant rainforest trees 

Check into your rainforest lodge and enjoy an evening surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.
Peaks Story:

• Sri Lanka’s wildlife is not only found on safari.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: 360 Rainforest, Sinharaja

Day 07 | Sinharaja – Deep Into The Rainforest
Wake to the sounds of the rainforest before setting out on an early morning guided rainforest trek.
Move slowly through the forest with your naturalist, learning to identify birds by their calls, spotting movement in the canopy and discovering the extraordinary diversity of life hidden among the vegetation.
Experiences may include:

• Specialist birdwatching 
• Endemic wildlife spotting 
• Forest bathing 
• Butterfly observation 
• Learning about rainforest ecology 
• Optional naturalist-led night walk 

The night walk offers a completely different perspective of Sinharaja, when nocturnal creatures emerge and the forest transforms into another world.
Peaks Story:

• When the sun goes down, the rainforest comes alive.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: 360 Rainforest, Sinharaja

Day 08 | Sinharaja – Ahangama | Rainforest To Ocean
Leave the rainforest behind and continue towards Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coastline.
Along the way, introduce another dimension of Sri Lanka’s wildlife — marine conservation.
Visit a responsible sea turtle conservation initiative or learn about the nesting habitats and challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s marine turtles.
Continue towards Mirissa, Weligama or Galle and check into your coastal hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.

• Relax beside the Indian Ocean
• Feel the change from rainforest to coastline
• Enjoy a spectacular coastal sunset

Peaks Story:

• From the heart of the rainforest to the edge of the Indian Ocean.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Garton's Cape, Ahangama

Day 09 | Blue Whales Of The Indian Ocean 
An early start today for one of the journey’s most spectacular experiences — a whale-watching excursion from Mirissa.
Head out into the Indian Ocean in search of some of the world's largest marine mammals.
Depending on sea and weather conditions, sightings may include:

• Blue Whales
• Spinner Dolphins
• Sperm Whales
• Marine turtles and other ocean life

The experience offers an extraordinary reminder of just how much wildlife surrounds this small island.
Peaks Story:

• The world’s largest animal — encountered in the waters surrounding a small tropical island.
• Return to the coast and enjoy a relaxed afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Garton's Cape, Ahangama

Day 10 | Ahangama – Mangroves, Wetlands & Galle
Keep the final day relaxed while discovering yet another side of Sri Lanka’s natural environment.
Begin with a mangrove and lagoon exploration, travelling through waterways surrounded by lush vegetation and wetlands.
Look out for:

• Aquatic wildlife 
• Wetland birds 
• Monkeys 
• Reptiles 
•  Mangrove ecosystems 

Later, continue towards Galle for a leisurely exploration of the historic Galle Fort, where colonial architecture, local life and the Indian Ocean come together.Also Enjoy a TUK TUK ride in galle
Enjoy your final evening on the southern coast.
Peaks Story:

• Forest → wetlands → ocean → heritage.
• A final day that brings together the many landscapes experienced throughout the journey.
• Dinner and overnight stay at: Garton's Cape, Ahangama

Day 11 | Ahangama –  Airport
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and some final leisure time before your private transfer to Colombo International Airport for your onward flight.
As the journey comes to an end, take with you memories of a Sri Lanka far beyond its famous sights — a country of leopards, elephants, rainforest, endemic species, ancient landscapes and the giants of the Indian Ocean.