Top 5 Kandy Trekking Tours

1.Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

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

Leave Kandy early for a private Knuckles Range trek with a professional guide. Walk tea trails, rocky paths, dwarf forest, wooden bridges, and quiet mountain routes, then stop for a picnic lunch near a waterfall, natural pool, or peak viewpoint. Hotel transfers, water, tea, fees, and lunch are included.

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

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2.From Kandy: All Inclusive Adams Peak Epic Guided Hike

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

Travel from Kandy to Nallatanniya in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then climb Adams Peak with an English-speaking guide such as Priyantha. Start at night, reach the 2,243-meter summit near sunrise, return for breakfast, and arrive back in Kandy after a demanding 15-hour adventure.

“The transfer from Kandy and back worked very smoothly. The car was very comfortable and the driver was great even though we had to leave at 10pm. The trekking guide was really great, happily adapting to my tempo. We were up in less than two hours so we had to wait quite long in the final shop and he very kindly brought me coffee and tea. It is a long and tiring overnight trip but very worth it especially if someone if a bit short on time in Sri Lanka.”

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3.Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $85Best value

Set out from Kandy with guide Lakmal and driver Leslie for a private 10 to 15 km trek through tea trails, pine and eucalyptus forest, rice terraces, spice gardens, and a traditional village. Expect a 4 to 5 hour walk, a waterfall swim, picnic lunch, and mountain views.

“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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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, spice gardens, and terrace rice fields. You will swim at a waterfall pool, meet village families, and finish with a local rice-and-curry lunch. Guides such as Lakmal and Ashoke are praised for their plant knowledge.

“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.”

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5.Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

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

Spend a full day hiking the Knuckles Mountain Range from Kandy with an English-speaking guide such as Ashoke. Follow tea trails, forest paths, wooden bridges, and rocky plateaus while seeking endemic plants, wildlife signs, waterfalls, and a natural pool. The 16 to 21 km route is moderately hard, wet, muddy, and best for fit hikers.

“Sûrement l’une des meilleures randonnées de ma vie ! Les paysages sont vraiment superbes, loins de la foule. Le guide est vraiment top, il vous donnera toutes les informations concernant la faune et la flore ! Très professionnel et attentionné. Merci à lui de nous avoir fait découvrir cette endroit ! Ps: mettez un pantalon 🙈”

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