ADAMS PEAK
1 day & 0 nights
Max People 6
01.11.2025- 30.04.2026
Pick up time – 2:00 PM
Overview
- Pick up after lunch by the Let's See Asia tour guide.
- Proceed to Nallathaniya. The drive from Colombo to Nallathaniya will take approximately 5 hours. We need to arrive in Nallathaniya by around 6 PM, and the climb will begin at around 8 PM. The best time to climb is from December to May, as the other months are considered off-season.
- It is advisable to start the climb in the evening. Hatton Adam's Peak, also known as Sri Pada, is an important pilgrimage site for devotees of many religions seeking blessings. Buddhists believe that the impression found on the summit is the footprint of the Buddha. Sri Pada is the fourth-highest mountain in Sri Lanka, standing at 2,244 meters, and it takes approximately 4-5 hours to reach the peak on foot.
- The mountain is also referred to as Samanala Kanda, or Butterfly Mountain. The area is rich in biodiversity and is surrounded by the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. The pilgrimage season begins on Unduwap Poya in December. Adam's Peak is located 40 kilometers northeast of Ratnapura, and the distance from Colombo to Ratnapura is 94 kilometers. Adam's Peak is largely surrounded by forested hills, with no comparable mountains nearby.
- The region encompassing Adam's Peak, along with Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles Range, is recognized as a World Heritage Site as of 2011.
- After completion, transfer back to Colombo.
Itinerary
- Pick up from the hotel/airport
- Transfer to Nallathaniya.
- Start Climb Peak around 18.00
- Awaiting a beautiful sunrise from the top of the Peak
- After completion, transfer back to Colombo.
Inclusions for the rate
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up in Colombo and drop off in Colombo
- All transfers are on a Private basis in a comfortable, dual A/C minivan.
- Service of a professional English-speaking Driver
- Toll/Parking fees.
- Government TAX/VAT (Kindly note that this is subject to change in the event the government changes its tax policy
Value added services
- Bottled water during the tour.
Exclusions for the rate
- Visa fees –
- Entrance Fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Licenced National Guide.
- Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Tips and Porterage
- Any other services not specified above
- Optional excursions and additional services could be provided, for which we will charge additionally.
- Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's own risk.
