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Knuckles and Riverston Trekking Experience

From $260 • 12 hours • Ceylon Travel Dream • Kandy, Matale, Sri Lanka • Pickup available

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Why we love it?

The Knuckles and Riverston Trekking Experience is a full-day adventure that immerses participants in the stunning natural beauty of Sri Lanka's mountainous terrain. Spanning 12 hours, this trek is ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers looking to explore the lush landscapes of Kandy and Matale. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide fluent in Spanish or English, trekkers will navigate through diverse ecosystems, witness breathtaking vistas, and gain insights into the local flora and fauna. The experience is distinctive for its combination of challenging trails and the opportunity to engage with the rich cultural heritage of the region, making it a memorable journey for both seasoned hikers and casual walkers alike.

Inclusions

Spanish/English speaking guide for the entire tours
Transportation in a Comfortable Vehicle
Fuel Charges
Mineral Water Bottle
All Government Tax & Charges

Exclusions

Entrance fees
Any tours to cities not mentioned above
Any other services not mentioned above

Itinerary

Knuckles and Riverston Trekking Experience

Start exploring typical terraced paddy fields and traditional vegetable gardens; visit a rare temple mounted on dwarf pillars before commencing the upward trek to the beautiful Riverston peak. Stop to refresh at the gushing waterfalls, indulge in birding and photography, and be enthralled with the picturesque landscape at the mini world’s end.

Our guide will receive you in Kandy at 7.30 AM

Take a walk through a typical Sri Lankan Rice field and Vegetable garden

Visit Tampita Temple - A unique temple with its prominent feature being mounted on dwarfed rock pillars.

Trek to the Riverston peak - It is one of the most beautiful hilltops of the knuckles mountain range. Here you can experience a heavenly feeling when the mist sets in a climate that’s cold and breezy. Riverston boasts of a rich biodiversity and is home to many endemic species of fauna and flora.

You can take a trekking trip to the Riverston peak across Pitawala-path and where you can visit the mini-worlds end. There is a myth about Pitawala- pathana that Rama and Rawana had a chemical war here. Also, visit the Duwili Ella Falls located 28 km from Riverston.

Back to the hotel in Kandy