Camping in Knuckles Peak Trail

Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Duration2 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Strike out into Sri Lanka's Knuckles Range on this private overnight camping tour. Planning an outdoor adventure like this may be daunting on your own, but by traveling with a guide you'll be able to focus on the experience instead of navigation and planning. Visit the hidden cave of Alugallena, some tiny rural villages, Theldeniya, and other area attractions. All activities, meals, and camping equipment are included.

What's included

  • Camping charges.
  • Hiking charges.
  • 4 meals.
  • Camping Equipments (Basic Tents).
  • All transport charges (public transport)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Food and drinks not mentioned above.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Warm clothes. The temperature is not so cold in the cave. Around 15-20 degrees celsius.
  • A raincoat is a must as the weather is highly unpredictable.
  • Toothbrush/ Toothpaste and other personal hygiene items and a torch.
  • Gratuities.

What to expect

Day 1: Kandy > Knuckles
  1. Knuckles Mountain Range
    11h
    We start from Kandy before 5.00am. So possible options are to be discussed. We take a bus to Waththegama starting from Kandy at 5.30am or earlier for a 30 minute ride. We have a quick breakfast at Waththegama town before taking the Bambarella bus. Ambarella bus leaves at 6.20am. The ride is through small villages, cutting across mountains and tea plantations on a small public bus. The ride takes about 2hrs to reach the last village before climbing the peaks.

    We start our hike as early as possible. Probably 8.45am or earlier. by 10.30am we would be at the trail head. We would reach the 2nd and the highest peak between 12.30pm ~ 1.00pm. We would proceed to the campsite leaving the peak at 1.30pm. We would reach the campsite by 4.30pm and prepare lunch.
Day 2: Knuckles > Kandy
  1. Knuckles Mountain Range
    8h
    Campsite breakfast would be served at 8.00am. We would leave the campsite at around 9.00am ~ 9.30 am. We would reach the Thangappuwa village before 1.00pm.

    The bus time is at 4.00pm. It is an hour of scenic ride with views spanning to 100s of kms. From Theldeniya, it is a 45 minute ride to the Kandy city centre.Please note, mentioned times are for guideline purposes to understand the estimated time of the hike.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Hotel in Kandy

End point

Your Hotel in Kandy

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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