Fancy the thrill of an adventure amongst the beaten paths through the wilderness? Need a change of scenery away from the asphalt highways? A 4-wheel drive tour might be just the right amount of adrenaline for you. Whether you’re navigating through sand dunes of pristine beaches between the ocean and the lagoon at Kalpitiya or taking twists and turns through the 32-hairpin bends of the Devil’s staircase nearby Belihuloya or wading through streams and the wildlands of a national park these off the road adventures are more than just a ride it’s an action-packed adventure which will give you a more connected feeling with the surroundings as you embark on an adrenaline rushed journey on some of the best off the beaten paths.

A trip to Sri Lanka is never complete without a 4WD adventure through some of the most stunning landscapes the island can offer!Opt for a 4WD drive rather than the commercial routes to get to some of the destinations in your Sri Lankan travel itinerary. There are various local tour agencies that offer their services along with trained professional guides that ensure all safety standards are met and that you enjoy our excursions without compromising on safety. Choose from short 4WD tour programs or even longer cross-country jeep tours that begin from one end of the island and ending in a destination of your choosing, avoiding the main routes as much as possible.You’ll have the opportunity of taking the more hidden scenic routes where you drive across mountains, tea plantations and paddy fields to name a few whilst you encounter wildlife which adds to the whole value of the trip. If you’re an adrenaline junkie who’s looking for a hair-raising adventure the Devil’s Staircase is the perfect starting point. On this route, you’ll encounter 32 hairpin bends that borders along the Horton Plains National park in the most scenic routes you’ll ever witness. The 21k adventure begins in the River Garden Nature & Activity Centre and takes you along a gorgeous route where you encounter verdant hills and tea estates. Or opt for a ride to Satan’s Steps which takes you on a 15km drive through steep hairpin bends to the Bambarakanda waterfall, the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. If you’re yearning for a drive through some of the more enticing wildlands take the Dragon Drive which takes you through the stunning Gal Oya national park. Begin your adventure from the park’s entrance and end it by the GalOya reservoir. The route takes you across three streams that will get the vagabond in you beaming with excitement! Feel the salty breezy in your hair as you drive through the sand dunes of the Kalpitiya Peninsula where the track takes you in between the still waters of the Kalpitiya Lagoon and the waves of the Kalpitiya beach.

These are but few of the exciting routes and destinations you could take up in this thrilling escapade in the island. If you’re planning a trip to Sri Lanka a 4WD drive should be a definite add into your travel itinerary.