This is a strenuous hike involving moderate to high physical activity. Confirm the trail, walking distance and suitability for your group before booking.
Trip Info
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Car, van or bus – confirmed for your group
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None
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Kandy
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Feb, Mar, Apr & May
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Hiking
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Lunch
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Moderate to strenuous – trail confirmed before booking
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2-15
Knuckles Hiking Tour – Overview
Enjoy a guided Knuckles hiking tour from Kandy, with hotel pickup at 7:30 am and a day exploring mountain trails, viewpoints and natural surroundings. This is an active option for hiking in Sri Lanka, with the exact trail selected and confirmed before booking according to your group’s fitness and conditions.
Your Knuckles Mountain Range hiking experience includes an English-speaking guide and helper, lunch, entrance tickets, water bottles and tea during the hike, as listed in this package. Viewpoints and waterfall stops depend on the selected trail and conditions. The starting price is USD 120 per group; send your date and passenger details to confirm the final arrangements.
JK TRAVELS SRI LANKA · HIKING DAY TOURS
Take the trail into the Knuckles
Explore mountain scenery on a guided day of hiking in Sri Lanka. Confirm your Knuckles trail and walking requirements before setting out.
Plan your Knuckles hike
Share your hiking experience, date and group details so we can confirm a suitable trail.
Book through WhatsAppComplete the ready-to-fill WhatsApp message and press Send. Lunch and entrance tickets for the agreed hiking itinerary are included. Optional activities require confirmation and may cost extra.
Before you book
What is included in the Knuckles hiking tour from Kandy?
The listed package includes an English-speaking guide and helper, lunch, entrance tickets, water bottles and tea during the hike. Kandy pickup and return are part of the itinerary. Confirm the selected trail and final arrangements before booking.
What time is pickup and return?
Pickup is at 7:30 am from your agreed Kandy hotel. The sample itinerary aims to return around 4:30 pm, but timing depends on the trail, walking pace, weather and traffic.
How difficult is hiking in the Knuckles Mountain Range?
This is a strenuous hike involving moderate to high physical activity. Ask us to confirm distance, elevation gain, terrain and walking time for the selected trail, and share your group’s fitness and mobility needs before booking.
How much does this Knuckles hiking tour cost?
The starting price is USD 120 per group. Send your travel date and passenger details to confirm the final price and availability for your selected route.
Are lunch and entrance tickets included?
Yes. Lunch and entrance tickets for the agreed hiking itinerary are listed as included, together with water and tea. Tell us about dietary requirements before booking. Extra activities require confirmation.
Does one booking include Knuckles, Riverston and the three-temple hike?
No. These are different hiking choices rather than three routes completed in one day. This page focuses on a Knuckles hiking tour; confirm the actual trail before booking.
What should I bring for hiking in Sri Lanka?
Bring walking or hiking shoes with good grip, rain protection, sun protection and a small daypack. Wear clothing suitable for walking, carry what your guide recommends and follow instructions at viewpoints and near water.
How do I book and is this suitable for children?
Use Book through WhatsApp at +94719629331 with your date, total passengers, adults, children and their ages, and Kandy pickup hotel. Ask us to confirm whether the selected trail suits each child before booking.
Compare more day trips from Kandy or explore our hiking in Sri Lanka collection for more walking and trekking options.
This is a strenuous hike involving moderate to high physical activity. Confirm the walking distance, ascent and descent, terrain and suitability before booking. Wear shoes with good grip and bring rain protection; follow your guide’s instructions throughout the walk.
Highlights
- Knuckles Mountain Range
- Guided mountain hiking with an English-speaking guide and helper
- Trail-dependent viewpoints and waterfall stops