Sri Lanka · HIKING & TREKKING
34 reviewed
Of the 34 hikes & treks covered on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that separate them are all below.
Guided sunrise or sunset hike up Pidurangala Rock from Sigiriya, tuk-tuk pickup, great photo spots, panoramic views. 3 hours.
“Best guide ever my guide was super kind and helped me a lot🥹 Highly recommend!!!”
Night hike in Pidurangala near Sigiriya with a naturalist guide, a 90% Loris spotting success rate, and gear provided, plus a guarantee.
“Very nice night walk through the jungle of Sirigiya, we saw 5 loris, really enjoyed the wilderness and watching the starry sky!”
Private Ella Rock sunrise hike with hotel pickup, tuk tuk ride, English guide, snack, and summit views in about 4 hours from Ella.
“An excellent experience! Pubba was an excellent guide, great knowledge of the route, getting us to the top with great time, stopping for breaks and pointing out fun facts about the surrounding! We would 100% recommend this!”
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, then chase elephants in a Minneriya or Kaudulla safari, with private pickup and a smooth full-day schedule.
“It was a great day and Kumaran was great at showing us the nearby sights and attractions. We didn't get to see Minneriya national park on the day, so went to Kaudulla park instead which was still great, and he took good care on the trip!”
Climb UNESCO Sigiriya Lion Rock, then ride a private jeep safari for elephants, deer, and birds in Sri Lanka.
“We had an excellent day. The hike up Sigiriya Lion Rock was beautiful - we went up around 830 and it wasn’t too hot yet. Our excellent guide Puncha took us to a herbalist where we had a tour and short massage, before a delicious Sri Lankan lunch (which was an absolute highlight). The elephant safari was breathtaking. We saw over 100 elephants, including lots of babies, and were able to capture many photos and videos. We also saw deer, no lies, a mongoose and several varieties of birds. Our guide Puncha was very knowledgeable about elephants and other wildlife and took some great photos too. Overall, it was a…”
Tuk-tuk safari from Ella to Lipton Seat, tea fields hike and picnic, then Dambatenne Tea Factory to learn Ceylon black tea production.
“Excellent experience despite heavy rain. Our guide did a wonderful job working around the cloud cover and rain, to create an interesting and fun tour”
Night hike from Sigiriya to spot endangered grey slender loris in Pidurangala jungle, led by a naturalist with infrared lights.
“For the purpose of the tour (loris viewing) this is 5-stars. We ended up seeing 7+. Views are often quick, but the naturalist and guide did well to ensure everyone in the group got to see them. As an overall tour I would rate it 4-stars. I would havRead more”
Sunrise hike to Ella Rock with hotel pickup, torch and water, guided trekking through tea country, and a panoramic summit view.
“Amazing sunrise hike to Ella Rock! The experience was well organized and the view at the top was absolutely stunning. A special thanks to our guide Nuwan Indika, who was very kind, professional, and attentive throughout the hike. Highly recommended! 🌄✨”
A one-day hike in the Knuckles Mountains near Kandy, mixing tea fields, cloud forest, and waterfalls, with pickup, lunch, and a pro guide.
“Thank you, Niro, for this experience. The hike itself was beautiful and breathtaking. I did the waterfall hike. In Knuckles Forest, you definitely need a guide! The route can be quite ‘dangerous’ at times, but with a guide like Niro, you don't have to worry about anything. ERead more”
Private Knuckles Leopard Trail trek from Kandy with a guide, picnic lunch, bottled water, and round-trip transfers through forests and views.
“We had a wonderful day. The hike was challenging but definitely worth it. Our guide was excellent. Thoroughly recommend!”
Guided overnight hike to Adams Peak from Kandy, aiming for a summit sunrise, with private transport, guide, breakfast, and included extras.
“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”
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, then ride a 4x4 safari at Minneriya to search for wild elephants, ruins views, and photo moments.
“Today driver Dilum supported us for tour of Sigiriya rock and for guiding in Minneriya safari park. He has good experience for this guide and knowledge about the animals in safari. We had nice experience, especially excellent for Safari tour. We found a lot of elephants in close within 2m and others. Like chameleon, eagle, buffalo, birds, peacock,etc.”
Knuckles trek from Kandy with tea trails, waterfall and natural pool swim, village spice gardens, 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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Adam’s Peak night hike from Weligama with pickup, included tickets, and an early summit for Sri Pada sunrise views.
“perfect Experienced and it was totally Night Hiking Session and it was awesome experience on this Asian Earth. Perfect timing and nice management ans comfortable ride from Weligama to Adams Peak and come back before the lunch.”
Ella waterfall hunt with a tea-country train, Devil’s Staircase views, Bambarakanda Falls, and a swim at Lanka Ella Falls.
“The trip was absolutely amazing. We visited some of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka — the country’s highest waterfall and then a hidden waterfall deep in the jungle, where we could even go for a swim. The views were stunning, and our guide was fantastic — he shared so many interesting facts and showed us various plants along the way. To top it all off, the experience ended with a delicious homemade lunch, which was the perfect finish to an unforgettable day.”
