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Naechtliche Pilgerbesteigung des Adam's Peak ab Colombo

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Eine naechtliche Besteigung des Sri Pada, des Berges, der Buddhisten, Hindus, Muslimen und Christen gleichermassen heilig ist, zum Sonnenaufgang am Gipfel, mit Transport ab Colombo.

Naechtliche Pilgerbesteigung des Adam's Peak ab Colombo: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $195 per person
Duration22 hours
Group sizeUp to 8 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Adam's Peak Hike at Colombo / Negombo

Departures: 8:00 PM
22 hours
English
$195
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Sri Pada, auf Englisch als Adam's Peak bekannt, ist ein 2.243 Meter hoher Berg im zentralen Hochland mit einer Vertiefung im Fels am Gipfel in Form eines Fussabdrucks. Buddhisten halten ihn fuer den Buddhas, Hindus fuer Shivas, Muslime und Christen fuer Adams. Wenige Orte werden von vier Glaubensrichtungen zugleich verehrt, und waehrend der Pilgersaison ist der Pfad belebt von sri-lankischen Familien, die die ganze Nacht hinaufsteigen, was einen grossen Teil dessen ausmacht, was die Besteigung ist.

Die Route ab Nallathanniya umfasst etwa 5.500 Stufen und steigt im letzten Drittel steil an. Pilger und Besucher starten in den fruehen Morgenstunden, um den Gipfel vor der Daemmerung zu erreichen. Teestaende reihen sich entlang des Pfades und bleiben die ganze Nacht offen, und die Lichterkette am Berghang ist von der Basis aus lange vor dem Aufbruch sichtbar. Die meisten Menschen brauchen drei bis vier Stunden fuer den Aufstieg und eine aehnliche Zeit fuer den Abstieg, und der Abstieg ist haerter fuer die Knie als der Aufstieg fuer die Lungen ist.

Wofuer Sie klettern, ist der Sonnenaufgang, und insbesondere der Schatten: Wenn die Sonne hinter dem Gipfel aufgeht, wirft sie einen perfekten dreieckigen Schatten auf die Wolken und Huegel im Westen, der sich etwa zwanzig Minuten haelt, bevor er sich aufloest. Es ist einer der echten Anblicke der Insel, und er haengt vollstaendig vom Wetter ab.

Der Transport ab Colombo oder Negombo erfolgt per privatem klimatisiertem Auto, wobei die Fahrt nach Nallathanniya etwa vier Stunden durch Avissawella und Hatton dauert. Ihr Fahrer wartet an der Basis, waehrend Sie klettern, und bringt Sie danach zuruck.

Seien Sie ehrlich mit sich selbst darueber, was das bedeutet. Die Gesamtreise dauert etwa zweiundzwanzig Stunden, Sie klettern die ganze Nacht ohne richtigen Schlaf, und der Gipfel ist kalt und oft ueberfuellt. Es ist anstrengend, und es lohnt sich fuer Menschen, die es wollen fuer das, was es ist, statt als weitere abgehakte Sehenswuerdigkeit.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

5:00 PM

Hotel pickup in Colombo or Negombo

Your driver collects you in the late afternoon for the drive into the highlands.

5:00 - 21 PM

Drive to Nallathanniya

Around four hours through Avissawella and Hatton to the base of the mountain.

10:00 - 00 PM

Rest and prepare at the base

Time to eat, change into warmer clothing and wait at the trailhead before the ascent.

1:00 - 05 AM

Night ascent

Climb roughly 5,500 steps by the lit path, passing the tea stalls that stay open through the night.

5:00 - 06 AM

Sunrise at the summit

Time at the footprint shrine and on the summit platform for the sunrise and the mountain's shadow.

6:30 - 09 AM

Descent

Come back down to Nallathanniya in daylight, with views of the tea country you climbed past in the dark.

10:00 - 15 AM

Return to Colombo

The drive back with stops, arriving in the afternoon.

Detaillierter Ablauf

17:00

Hotel pickup in Colombo or Negombo

Your driver collects you in the late afternoon for the drive into the highlands.

17:00 - 21:30

Drive to Nallathanniya

Around four hours through Avissawella and Hatton to the base of the mountain.

22:00 - 00:00

Rest and prepare at the base

Time to eat, change into warmer clothing and wait at the trailhead before the ascent.

01:00 - 05:00

Night ascent

Climb roughly 5,500 steps by the lit path, passing the tea stalls that stay open through the night.

05:00 - 06:30

Sunrise at the summit

Time at the footprint shrine and on the summit platform for the sunrise and the mountain's shadow.

06:30 - 09:30

Descent

Come back down to Nallathanniya in daylight, with views of the tea country you climbed past in the dark.

10:00 - 15:00

Return to Colombo

The drive back with stops, arriving in the afternoon.

Inklusive

  • Privates klimatisiertes Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer
  • Abholung und Absetzen am Hotel in Colombo oder Negombo
  • Wartezeit des Fahrers am Ausgangspunkt
  • Flaschenwasser
  • Kraftstoff, Maut und Parken

Nicht inklusive

  • Mahlzeiten und Getraenke am Berg
  • Guide fuer die Besteigung selbst, sofern nicht in Ihrer Buchung angegeben
  • Unterkunft
  • Vermietung warmer Kleidung
  • Trinkgelder
  • persoenliche Ausgaben
  • Reiseversicherung

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Hotel pickup in Colombo or Negombo in the afternoon or evening.

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

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Duration 22 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Bewertungen

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Kerrie
April 20, 2025

Terrible service. My friend and I thought we were paying for a guided tour up Adam's Peak but all we received was transport from an extremely unprofessional driver. No water provided and we had to ask the driver to turn on the air conditioning. We were told en route to book a hotel which we did, my friend and I wanted a room each but the driver called the hotel after asking us which place we booked and made the hotel owner put us into the same room but charge us still for 2 rooms which meant we had to pay for his room - this was not agreed at any point during this booking. We had to pay £120 e

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Traveller
December 19, 2024

Wonderful experience and taught to find the best spot for see sunrise.

Häufige Fragen

Hotel pickup in Colombo or Negombo in the afternoon or evening.
The price does not cover meals and drinks on the mountain; guide on the climb itself unless stated on your booking; accommodation; warm clothing hire; tips; personal expenses; travel insurance. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Expect uneven ground and some climbing, and mud after rain. Trainers with grip are the minimum and proper shoes are better. The pace follows the group, so tell your guide early if you want it slower rather than at the point you are struggling.
Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and Maldives. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Privates klimatisiertes Fahrzeug mit englischsprachigem Fahrer, Abholung und Absetzen am Hotel in Colombo oder Negombo, Wartezeit des Fahrers am Ausgangspunkt, Flaschenwasser, Kraftstoff, Maut und Parken
The duration of the Naechtliche Pilgerbesteigung des Adam's Peak ab Colombo is typically 22 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
December to March is the driest stretch. Colombo sits on the west coast, so it gets the southwest monsoon roughly May to September — the northeast monsoon (October to January) hits the *other* side of the island instead. Any guide describing one national "rainy season" is only describing half the country. Full breakdown in our best time to visit Colombo guide.
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — insist on the meter or agree the fare first. PickMe is the local ride-hailing app and usually cheaper than flagging one down, with no fare argument. The coastal railway south toward Galle runs along the sea and costs very little. See getting around Colombo.
Rice and curry is the everyday meal, not a dish — rice with several curries and sambols. Kottu roti is chopped roti cooked with a distinctive clanging rhythm on the griddle, hoppers are bowl-shaped fermented rice-flour pancakes, and lamprais is the Dutch Burgher dish baked in a banana leaf. See the Colombo food guide.
Pettah is the market district east of Fort, and its streets are organised by trade — one for electronics, one for textiles, one for hardware, one for spices. The candy-striped Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar, 1908) is the landmark. Street-by-street in our Pettah market guide.
Galle is the easiest — about 2 hours on the southern expressway. Kandy is only 115 km but 3-4 hours each way on a mountain road. Sigiriya is realistically a 12-14 hour day and is better as an overnight. Honest distances in our day trips from Colombo guide.
Two days covers it comfortably. Colombo is not a museum city and most travellers pass through on the way somewhere else — our Colombo 2-day itinerary sets out a realistic pair of days.
Ab$195Kostenlose Stornierung