KANDY
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Kandy's 9 most popular hiking & trekking tours. Prices, the operators behind each one, and what the day actually feels like on the ground.
Guided Knuckles hike from Kandy: tea fields, bamboo, cloud forest, waterfalls, picnic lunch, pickup, and snacks for $90.
“We did a two day Trekking tour with Niro and it was the absolute best! Although we are two women (24, 32) traveling together we never felt unsafe or uneasy at any point, thanks to Niro.”
Hike the Knuckles Mountains from Kandy on the Knuckles Leopard Trail, with a guide, picnic lunch, and round-trip hotel transfers.
“We had a wonderful day. The hike was challenging but definitely worth it. Our guide was excellent. Thoroughly recommend!”
Guided night hike to Sri Pada with a sunrise summit view, private transport from Kandy, and a smooth return by morning.
“The transportation was smooth. The guy was professional too. It’s cold up hill so don’t forget to keep yourself warm!”
Hike the Knuckles Spice Trail from Kandy through tea, pine forests, waterfalls, and village gardens, with a natural pool swim and lunch.
“We had such an amazing time on this trip. I would highly recommend this trek, Lakmal really knows his stuff and is a joy to hike with. The highlight was the swim in the natural pool and the home cooked meal at our lively hosts. Would 100% recommend and do again when we come back…”
Knuckles Spice Trail from Kandy: tea estate and spice forest trek, waterfall swim, terrace rice fields, and a village lunch with an English guide.
“Very nice advises from our guide. We discover or rediscover plants, fruits and vegetables. Thank you very much it was amazing, swiming, beautiful color with tea and rice fields, local people always smiling. Even the rain was not a problem.”
Knuckles Leopard Trail from Kandy: a full-day hike through tea trails, forest, waterfalls, and endemic wildlife with a picnic lunch.
“Een onvergetelijke ervaring met gids Ashoke – must do in Kandy district! Onze Leopard Trek in de Knuckles Mountain Range was een absolute highlight van onze reis, mede dankzij onze fantastische gids Ashoke! Vanaf het begin verliep alles soepel, we werden keurig opgehaald bij ons hotel door de chauffeur en afgezet aan de voet van…”
Knuckles hike from Kandy with hotel jeep pickup, naturalist guide, lunch, refreshments, and a long trek to Knuckles Peak.
“Wir wurden um 6Uhr vom Hotel in Kandy abgeholt und es ging dann erstmal knapp 2 Std zu einem Dorf wo wir Singhalesisches Frühstück bekamen. Von dort war es nur noch 1km bis zum Start. Wir hatten unseren eigenen Guide, weRead more”
Pekoe Trail Stage 1 from Hanthana to Galaha with guided trekking from Kandy through tea country, forests, wildlife, and views.
“I went on the Pekoe trail - stage one (Hanthana to Galaha) , with tour guideThilanka. He has amazing knowledge on flora and fauna. Specially regarding birds, he has a good eye, and he can identify a bird by sound. Thilanka is equipped with all Read more”
A private hike to Ambuluwawa Tower near Kandy with forest views, temple stops, and a 360-degree climb that’s worth the effort.
“Went on the Private Tour & Hike to Ambuluwawa Tower in Sri Lanka with my partner in November 2024, and it was honestly amazing. The views were next level, and the tower itself was super cool (and a little thrilling to climb!). Our guide Read more”
