Is this a private trip or a group tour?

Every Surf & Trek Combo departure is fully private: just your party, your own chauffeur-guide and a vehicle to yourselves.

Can we customise the Surf & Trek Combo itinerary?

Yes. Surf & Trek Combo is a starting point. A designer will adjust the route, pace, stops and hotels around the way you like to travel.

When is the best time to travel?

We plan adventure & active trips around the right season for each coast and region, and will advise the best window for your dates.

What do the listed prices assume?

Prices are a from-rate per person on twin-share in the package's standard accommodation tier. Your final price depends on dates, chosen hotels and group size.

ADVENTURE & ACTIVE · PACKAGE

Surf & Trek Combo

This 9-day essential journey runs from Kitulgala to Hikkaduwa, threading 4 of the island's finest adventure & active moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

9d / 8n
Essential
from $2,050 pp
4 stops

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How the journey unfolds.

This 9-day essential journey runs from Kitulgala to Hikkaduwa, threading 4 of the island's finest adventure & active moments into one seamless, privately guided route.

Follow the line — scroll across, then hover a day to see more.

Why we stop herewhite-water rafting in rainforest country.
Days 1-22 nights
Kitulgala
- White-water rafting the Kelani
- Rainforest birdwatching
- Confluence swim spots
Why we stop herecloud-forest gorges, the Nine Arch Bridge and easy hikes.
Days 3-42 nights
Ella
- Walk to the Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak at sunrise
- Ravana Falls and viewpoints
Why we stop herethe east's legendary point break and laid-back surf village.
Days 5-62 nights
Arugam Bay
- Surf the famous point
- Lagoon safari for elephants
- Kumana birdlife day trip
Why we stop herereef snorkelling, surf and a lively beach strip.
Days 7-82 nights
Hikkaduwa
- Snorkel the coral sanctuary
- Beginner surf lessons
- Sea-turtle spotting

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2 nights
white-water rafting in rainforest country.
- White-water rafting the Kelani
- Rainforest birdwatching
- Confluence swim spots
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3
4

Your route across the island.

Hill Country

1Kitulgala
white-water rafting in rainforest country.
2Ella
cloud-forest gorges, the Nine Arch Bridge and easy hikes.

East Coast

3Arugam Bay
the east's legendary point break and laid-back surf village.

South Coast

4Hikkaduwa
reef snorkelling, surf and a lively beach strip.

Your route across the island.

Stop 1 · Hill Country

Kitulgala

white-water rafting in rainforest country.

Hill Country East Coast South Coast

Before you book

Included, excluded & the good-to-knows.

What’s included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Accommodation throughout, twin-share, on the stated basis
Daily breakfast
All entrance fees listed on the itinerary
Airport pickup and drop-off
Bottled water on travel days
Guided treks, surf or rafting
Safety gear and qualified guides
Active-friendly accommodation

Not included

International flights
Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

The fine print, in plain English.

Your deposit, date changes and cancellation cover are all set out in our booking terms — no surprises, and your travel designer will walk you through them before you pay.

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