Cascades & Hill Country: A Waterfall Trail

Cascades & Hill Country: A Waterfall Trail

Eight days chasing waterfalls through the hill country, with easy walks, tea country and cool mountain air.

Overview

The central highlands collect the island's rain and send it over cliffs in every direction. This trail links some of the best-known falls with easy viewpoints and short walks, and fits them into a comfortable journey through tea country and hill towns.

Falls are at their fullest after the rains, so we plan timing carefully. Swimming spots and walks depend on conditions and are only used when it is safe, and we can adjust the route if the weather changes.

Price

Price: on request. Request a quotation with your dates, group size and preferences.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Day 1: Arrival and Negombo

    Meet your driver-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo to rest after the flight.

    Places: Negombo

  2. Day 2: Day 2: Negombo to Kandy

    Drive to Kandy, with a stop at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya if time allows. Walk beside Kandy Lake in the evening.

    Places: Kandy

  3. Day 3: Day 3: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Take the scenic road into the hills, stopping at Ramboda Falls, then at St Clair's Falls and Devon Falls near Talawakele, both easy to see from roadside viewpoints.

    Places: Ramboda, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya

  4. Day 4: Day 4: Nuwara Eliya

    Visit Lover's Leap Falls, a short walk from town through tea, and explore the town's colonial-era streets and lake. In the afternoon see tea estates and enjoy the cool air.

    Places: Nuwara Eliya

  5. Day 5: Day 5: Horton Plains to Ella

    Start early in Horton Plains National Park for the walk to Baker's Falls and World's End, then continue to Ella via Haputale.

    Places: Horton Plains, Haputale, Ella

  6. Day 6: Day 6: Ella and Diyaluma

    See Ravana Falls beside the road, then visit Diyaluma Falls near Koslanda, one of the island's tallest. When the water level and weather make it safe, visit the natural rock pools above the falls.

    Places: Ella, Koslanda

  7. Day 7: Day 7: Ella to Galle

    Drive down to the south coast, perhaps stopping at Bambarakanda Falls on the way, and spend the afternoon on the beach at Unawatuna or in Galle Fort.

    Places: Galle

  8. Day 8: Day 8: Galle to the airport

    Drive up the coast to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.

    Places: Colombo, Airport

Package Inclusions

  • Accommodation at selected hotels on the specified meal plan
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • English-speaking chauffeur / guide
  • Meet & greet assistance at the airport
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • All transfers and transportation mentioned in the itinerary
  • Highway tolls, parking fees and driver-related expenses
  • Fuel charges
  • Government taxes and service charges applicable to included services
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water during transfers and sightseeing
  • All services specifically mentioned under the package inclusions
  • 24/7 assistance from our local team during the tour

Package Excludes

  • International Air Tickets
  • Sri Lanka Visa / ETA Fees
  • Entrance Fees to Attractions
  • Optional Excursions & Activities
  • Lunches, Beverages & Personal Meals
  • Personal Expenses (shopping, laundry, telephone, minibar, tips, etc.)
  • Airport / Hotel Porterage
  • Travel Insurance
  • Camera & Video Charges / Permits, where applicable
  • Alcoholic Beverages & Other Drinks
  • Early Check-in / Late Check-out, unless specifically mentioned
  • Expenses arising from delays, natural disasters, closures, disturbances, or circumstances beyond our control
  • Chauffeur-Guide Tips / Gratuities
  • Any Services Not Mentioned in the Package Inclusions

General Booking Conditions

These conditions apply to every booking made through Figo Holidays. They cover booking and confirmation, prices and inclusions, payment terms, amendments to bookings, cancellation by the client, cancellation or changes by Figo Holidays and more.

Experiences

  • Ramboda Falls on the road up to Nuwara Eliya
  • St Clair's Falls and Devon Falls near Talawakele
  • Lover's Leap and the hill-country views at Nuwara Eliya
  • Baker's Falls in Horton Plains National Park
  • Ravana Falls beside the road at Ella
  • Diyaluma Falls and its rock pools, when conditions are safe

Plan this trip

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