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10 Treks in Kandy to Build a Trip Around

10 treks  ·  from $50 a head

Every trip has one spare week and too many trails. These 10 treks justify it, priced and graded so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy - Tea paths, bush forest, and the first climb
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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

1.Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $100Our pick

Set out from Kandy with a private guide such as Manju, Shyamal, or Lakmal for a full-day Knuckles Range hike. Walk tea trails, rocky paths, bamboo forest, wooden bridges, and waterfall pools, with transport, picnic lunch, drinks, and park fees included.

“We had a wonderful day. The hike was challenging but definitely worth it. Our guide was excellent. Thoroughly recommend!”

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From Kandy: All Inclusive Adams Peak Epic Guided Hike - The late-night drive from Kandy to Nallatanniya
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From Kandy: All Inclusive Adams Peak Epic Guided Hike

2.All Inclusive Adams Peak Epic Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 15 hours · from $100

Leave Kandy late at night for a guided climb of 2,243-meter Adams Peak. Your private driver takes you to Nallatanniya, where a guide such as Priyantha sets the pace. Reach the summit for sunrise, enjoy breakfast afterward, and return to Kandy the same morning.

“l'escursione ad Adam peak è Stato fantastico. inizio a dire che l'agenzia con la loro professionalità hanno organizzato con i massimi dettagli l'escursione. dalla puntualità del trasporto che ci ha portato ad Adam peak in un modo confortevole. dopo appena arrivati ad Adam peak ci aspetta Priyanthe è stata la nostra guida. con professionalità ed esperienza a saputo comprendere i nostri ritmi e necessità. la fatica alla fine ne è valsa la pena. consiglio di portare qualcosa che vi prega dal freddo alla cima. grazie”

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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy - Tea estates and mountain views
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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

3.Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $85

Join guide Lakmal and driver Leslie for a private 7 to 9-hour trip from Kandy into the Knuckles Range. Walk tea estate paths, pine and eucalyptus forest, rice terraces, spice gardens, and a village, with a waterfall swim and picnic lunch included.

“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 to Sri Lanka!”

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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy - Tea estates and mountain views
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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

4.Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $101

Leave Kandy early for a private, English-guided trek through tea plantations, pine and eucalyptus forest, rice terraces and spice gardens. Guides such as Lakmal and Ashoke explain local plants and village life. Swim at a waterfall pool, then enjoy a fresh village lunch before returning to Kandy.

“We hebben genoten. Het eerste gedeelte was volle bak regen en de bloedzuigers wisten ons ook te vinden. Toen het droog werd en bij de waterval kwamen werd het minder drassig en hebben ontzettend veel planten, vruchten, fruit, kruiden en specerijen gezien. Hele mooie tocht van 14 km. Lakmal onze gids was een topgids wist veel te vertellen over alles wat we tegen kwamen. Lunch bij locals alles vers en een perfecte kokkin. Kortom een mooie tocht en een prachtig gebied.”

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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy - Tea paths, bush forest, and the first climb
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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

5.Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Leave Kandy early for a hard-medium, 6 to 7-hour hike through tea paths, bush forest, rocky plateaus, and dwarf cloud forest. Guide Ashoke can point out herbs, endemic plants, animal signs, and leopard tracks, with time for a waterfall swim and picnic lunch.

“Journée exceptionnelle avec notre guide. Nous avons pu voir faune et flore comme on l’espérait avec l’aide de notre super guide qui a su partager son savoir. Une expérience inoubliable !”

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Knuckles Mountain Range Hiking and Trekking Day Tour From Kandy Hotels - A village breakfast adds local texture
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Knuckles Mountain Range Hiking and Trekking Day Tour From Kandy Hotels

6.Knuckles Mountain Range Hiking and Trekking Day Tour From Kandy Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75

Leave your Kandy hotel by jeep for the misty Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO-listed Central Highlands site. With a private naturalist guide, forest entry, lunch, refreshments, and hotel transfers included, you’ll tackle a demanding 22 km return hike from the trailhead.

“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”

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Overnight Adventure Trekking in Knuckles - The 3-kilometer walk to the campsite
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Overnight Adventure Trekking in Knuckles

7.Overnight Adventure Trekking in Knuckles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $229

Join Overa Tours for a private two-day Knuckles trek from Kandy, led by a professional guide such as Janaka. Expect waterfalls, village meals, a campsite, campfire dinner, early-morning hiking, and wide mountain views. Good fitness is essential.

“Went to on a hike in the knuckles mountain range for 2 days - it was gorgeous. My partner and I were looked after so well and the scenery was breathtaking. Would highly recommend”

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Pekoe Trail Stage 1- Scenic Trek from Hanthana to Galaha - Starting at the Hanthana Mountain Range
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Pekoe Trail Stage 1- Scenic Trek from Hanthana to Galaha

8.Pekoe Trail Stage 1- Scenic Trek from Hanthana to Galaha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $50Best value

Walk Stage 1 of Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail from Hanthana to Galaha with guide Thilanka. Expect tea fields, forest paths, village views, birds, insects, and wide mountain scenery. The moderate four-hour trek includes pickup from Kandy City Centre and returns to the meeting point.

“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”

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Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Trek - Day 1: tea fields, Ratnagiri Hill, and the forest edge
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Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Trek

9.Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $240

Travel from Kandy to the Knuckles Range for three days of forest hiking, waterfall swims, cave camping, and remote village trails. Your guide leads you from Lebanon Estate through Ratnagiri Hill to Duwili Ella, Gunikuru Falls, and Ranamure. Ravi is one guide named in the tour details.

“This adventure was one of the highlights of our vacation. Surrounded by stunning nature, you can truly disconnect from the hustle of today’s world. Just be aware of leeches when it’s wet, but don’t let them ruin your experience!”

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Waterfall Trekking in Knuckles Mountain Range - Walking with a local nature guide
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Waterfall Trekking in Knuckles Mountain Range

10.Waterfall Trekking in Knuckles Mountain Range

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $195

Spend about 12 hours trekking 10 kilometers through Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Mountain Range with a local nature guide. Your private group travels by tuk tuk from Kandy, enjoys a picnic lunch, and reaches a secluded waterfall for a swim. A backup vehicle and first aid officer add useful peace of mind.

“Such a wonderfull experience, we spent 2 days with Suma and his funny team.”

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