Overnight Hike to Adams’ Peak

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is the most challenging hike in Sri Lanka. Climbing the sacred conical mountain over 5000 crumbling steps is a glorified experience for all hiking lovers. Many thousands of people climb this mountain every year, but it is more of a pilgrimage. Adam’s Peak is a world-famous religious destination for almost every nation on the planet. It is a hike, more than a trek, and it is challenging. Starting the sacred journey in the morning at the bottom will take until the evening when you reach the top. The height of the mountain is about 2200 meters, making Adam’s Peak Hike Distance over 5 kilometers.

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Nuwara Eliya.
  • All government taxes.
  • Snacks and bottled water.
  • Packed dinner and breakfast.
  • First aid during the tour.
  • Professional trekking guide.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees.
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything that not mentioned in inclusions.

What to expect

Day 1: YOUR HOTEL - ADAM'S PEAK
  1. Sri Pada / Adam's Peak
    6h · Admission ticket included
    23:00 - You will be greeted and picked up and driven to Nallathanniya trail head.

    02:00 - On arrival to the starting point, our guide will give you a brief introduction and safety requirements about the hiking tour. The hike is done on foot through the forested mountainside on the steps built into it. Packed Dinner will be provided during the hike at a comfortable place.

    The hiking path from bottom to top consist of thousands of steps built in cement or rough stones. You can use the hand rails which will help you to hike easily. After 6 hours hiking, you will reach to the summit.
  2. Nuwara Eliya
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    Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 2: ADAM'S PEAK - YOUR HOTEL
  1. Sri Pada / Adam's Peak
    9h · Admission ticket included
    05:00 – Reach to summit and rest. Refreshments will be provided.

    05:30 – You can witness the sunrise from the top of Adam's Peak.

    06:30 – Start climbing down via Murray estate which is an evergreen forest on the edge of the reserve. En route, you will have your breakfast and visit waterfalls to take some photos. You will reach the trail head and then drive back to Nuwara Eliya at 09:30 morning.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Nuwara Eliya.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Nuwara Eliya.

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Nuwara Eliya.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing for the hiking.
  • The liberal use of sunscreen is also highly encouraged.
  • Don’t forget to bring your personal medicine and camera.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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