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Streach yourself across the hills
Sri Lanka’s first long-distance hiking trail
The Pekoe Trail, spanning over 300 kilometers, winds through the central highlands of Sri Lanka. This trail is part of a collection created by Serendipity Trails, offering a unique opportunity for travelers to explore the diverse landscapes, rich history, vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and welcoming communities of Sri Lanka on foot.
Comprising 22 stages, this trail can be hiked in shorter segments or as a multi-day adventure, catering to different preferences and schedules.
Tour Brief
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Individuals, couples, families and other small intimate groups of no more than 6 -10 pax at a time.
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Recommended age is 10 to 70.
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General level of fitness: travelers should be able to walk leisurely for 4-6 hours with rests in-between.
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Those with an interest in nature and wildlife - especially birding - hiking, wellness, community - centric travel, and those interested in going ‘off the beaten track’.
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Those who tend to avoid ‘touristy’, ‘commercial’ and ‘over - crowded’ tourist attractions.
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Difficulty levels are easy to moderate, with each stage approximately a half day’s excursion, i.e. 4 - 6 hours of walking with gradual ascents and descents.
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The Pekoe Trail spans the Central Highlands, with different parts of the trail enjoying monsoon rains at different times of the year.
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Even throughout the monsoon, mornings typically receive less rain than afternoons making the trail enjoyable year - round.
Reasons to embrace
The route traverses protected regions like woodlands, which boast abundant biodiversity in terms of plant and animal life, providing a deeply engaging encounter with nature.
Delve into the rich history of Ceylon Tea and discover the stunning scenery of tea plantations in the highlands.
Engage with local communities in an authentic and genuine way, free from commercialization or predetermined scripts.
Engage in tourism that is meaningful and has a positive impact, ensuring it is sustainable and beneficial to local communities.
Experience the cultural and ethnic variety along the trail.
