Overnight hike to Riverston

Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Duration2 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Riverston Trekking is one of the most well-known adventure activities to try in Sri Lanka. The long trek along the hill won’t make you tired because of the ever-blowing wind that refreshes you from the beginning to the end. The entire region is a miracle of mother nature. The misty mountain top is the place where a giant telecommunication tower stands. We highly recommend this trek for all travelers who love adventure and enjoying nature’s beauty at the same time.

What's included

  • Two Lunches, one BBQ Dinner, one Breakfast, tea, snacks and bottled water.
  • All government taxes.
  • Overnight accommodation in a holiday resort.
  • First aid during the tour.
  • Professional trekking guide.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees.
  • Pick up and drop off will be provided from hotels in Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Habarana.
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything that not mentioned in inclusions.

What to expect

Day 1: YOUR HOTEL - RIVERSTON
  1. Riverston
    4h · Admission ticket included
    05:30 - You will be picked up from your hotel in Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, or Habarana and driven to Matale.

    06:30 - Reach Matale town and drive to the starting point of the tour.

    08:00 – On arrival at the starting point, our guide will give you a brief introduction and safety requirements of the tour.

    08:10 – You will start the hike with an experienced hiking guide. Walk 1.5km to reach the Riverston summit. Enjoy the view from the top. Head back to the starting point.
  2. Pitawala Pathana
    2h · Admission ticket included
    09:30 - Get into vehicle and drive another 5km which is called Pitawalapathana and then walk 3.5km to reach mini world’s end.

    11:30 – Thereafter, you will be driven to a waterfall nearby to have lunch with a wonderful view.
  3. 3h
    13:00 – After having lunch, you will start your next trekking to clock rock which is about 3 Km.

    16:30 – Thereon, you will escort to your holiday resort for overnight stay.

    17:30 - Enjoy the evening Tea at the hotel.

    20:30 - BBQ dinner in the hotel.
  4. Kandy
    Pass by
    Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Kandy.
  5. Sigiriya
    Pass by
    Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Sigiriya.
  6. Dambulla
    Pass by
    Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Dambulla.
  7. Habarana
    Pass by
    Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.
Day 2: RIVERSTON - YOUR HOTEL
  1. Sera Ella falls
    2h · Admission ticket included
    07:30 - Enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast from the resort.

    08:30 - Leave the hotel and drive 7km by the vehicle to start your first trekking for the day.

    10:00 – Reach to Sera Ella waterfalls through the jungle. This is about 7 Km trek.

    12:00 - Return back to the vehicle and driven to the resort to have lunch.

    13:30 – After lunch, check out from the hotel and drive 12km to enjoy some water activities.

    18:30 – Thereafter, you will return to Matale and drop off where you picked up.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Dambulla.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Sigiriya.

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Kandy.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Habarana.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Dambulla.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Sigiriya.

End point

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Kandy.

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Habarana.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time
  • Please wear comfortable clothing for the hiking.
  • The liberal use of sunscreen is also highly encouraged.
  • Don’t forget to bring your personal medicine and camera.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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