The 15 Best Hikes in Sri Lanka

Sunrise or Sunset Hike Pidurangala Rock with Scenic Views - From your hotel to the foot of the rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 125 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Our pick

Review of Pidurangala Rock’s sunrise or sunset hike, with tuk-tuk transport, guide, costs, trail advice, views, and booking tips.

“The best tour guide we have had. He was perfectly on time, they went even further than what it was included to pick us up. The guide was super nice and kind and helpful. He was a very kind and happy person. He loves to take pictures and knows all the good spots. I would highly recommed this tour with this guide.”

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Evening Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Sigiriya Rock Tours, Tour Reviews

Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

2.Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $64

Explore Sigiriya’s jungle after dark, search for rare lorises with expert guides, and learn how Back of Beyond supports their habitat.

“It was a great experience. The guide was very kind and tould us a lot about the lori’s. We found about 4 lori’s.”

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Ella Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Private, Tour Reviews

Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

3.Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Hike Ella Rock before dawn with a private guide, tuk tuk transfers, sunrise views, a snack, and practical local insight for $35.

“Wonderful experience! Our guide was absolutely incredible! He was very knowledgeable about the area, having lived in Ella his whole life. It was my partners birthday so i asked if it was possible to arrange something special, not expecting much, but he supplied the loveliest homemade cake and birthday candles as well as lots of other snacks, treats and drinks! He made our experience totally unforgettable and so special and memorable. All of this on top of an already beautiful sunrise, amazing views and a fabulous hike. We are so grateful and cannot thank him enough. Would recommend to absolutely anyway and would book this experience again in a heartbeat.”

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Anuradhapura Tours, Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Minneriya Safaris, Private, Safari, Sigiriya Rock Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

4.Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $60Top rated

Review of a private Sigiriya and Minneriya safari tour from Anuradhapura, with costs, timing, wildlife, caveats, and booking advice.

“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!”

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Hiking & Trekking, Minneriya Safaris, National Parks, Safari, Sigiriya Rock Tours, Tour Reviews

Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

5.Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, enjoy a private safari, and search for elephants in Minneriya or nearby parks on this full-day Sri Lanka tour.

“Our driver, Puncha, has been very kind. Thank you!”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Knuckles Range Treks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kandy: Knuckles Mountain Range Guided Trekking Tour

6.Knuckles Mountain Range Guided Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Review of Kandy’s Knuckles trek: waterfalls, rainforest, village paths, local guides, lunch, transport, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.

“A perfect day! Andrew picked us (my girlfriend and I, both 30ish and in decent shape) up and drove us to the start of the hike in a tuktuk. We stopped for a tea and coffee, and met our guide for the day, Siva. Started with some gentle walking across rice farm, sharing really interesting info about the flora and fauna. Stopped for a coconut at a cute homestay. Then some more uphill hiking, although all manageable and with plenty of shady stopping opportunities. Had a swim in a waterfall pool which was magical, and then a really nice homemade curry lunch. Finished up with hiking through forest, and watching…”

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Hiking & Trekking, Safari, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour

7.Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Ride a tuk-tuk from Ella to Lipton Seat, hike through tea fields, enjoy a picnic, and tour historic Dambatenne Tea Factory.

“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”

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Evening Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Sigiriya Rock Tours, Tour Reviews

Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

8.Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $29

See rare grey slender lorises on a guided night walk in Pidurangala, with expert wildlife spotting, red lights, and optional dinner.

“Really interesting intro talk in a nice tree house setting, lovely well informed staff walked us through the jungle undergrowth skillfully spotting Loris. We included dinner which was really nice, great staff too”

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Ella Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews

From Ella : Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

9.Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

Hike Ella Rock before dawn through tea country, with hotel pickup, a local guide, torch, water, and wide sunrise views for $19.

“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! 🌄✨”

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Hiking & Trekking, Kandy Tours, Knuckles Range Treks, Tour Reviews

Knuckles Mountain Hiking

10.Knuckles Mountain Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $90

Review of the Knuckles Mountain hike from Kandy, with waterfalls, tea fields, cloud forest, pricing, gear tips, and booking advice.

“We had a fabulous day with Niro. He was so knowledgeable and told us so many interesting things about the areas we were hiking through. We had lunch at a beautiful waterfall spot where we could paddle or swim. Niro looked after us very well and took the hike at oRead more”

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Hiking & Trekking, Kandy Tours, Knuckles Range Treks, Leopard Safaris, Tour Reviews

Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

11.Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

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

Review the Knuckles Leopard Trail from Kandy, with private transport, picnic lunch, guide support, forest paths, waterfalls, and mountain views.

“We had a crappy weather when we did the tour on 1st Jan 2024 - it was raining the whole time in the jungle. However, we still had a fantastic time being out in the nature and hiking through the trail. The knuckles reserve is very clean, and wRead more”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Kandy Tours, Tour Reviews

From Kandy: All Inclusive Adams Peak Epic Guided Hike

12.All Inclusive Adams Peak Epic Guided Hike

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

Hike Sri Lanka’s Adams Peak by night from Kandy, with private transport, a local guide, sunrise views, breakfast, and return transfer.

“We had a very nice day! The hiking was long and a bit difficult but the views were beautiful. Ours guide and driver were really helpful and did their best to make our trip unforgettable.”

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Elephant Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Minneriya Safaris, Safari, Sigiriya Rock Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Sigiriya Rock Hike & Minneriya Elephant Safari – Day Tour

13.Sigiriya Rock Hike & Minneriya Elephant Safari – Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $57

Climb Sigiriya Rock and search for elephants in Minneriya National Park on a private Sri Lankan day tour with hotel pickup.

“fum experience with a cool vehicle. guide took really good photos at the lion rock and we got to see many elephants”

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Hiking & Trekking, Kandy Tours, Knuckles Range Treks, Spice Garden Tours, Tour Reviews

Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

14.Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $85

Review of the Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy, with tea paths, waterfalls, village life, pricing, fitness advice, and practical tips.

“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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1-Day Tours, Evening Experiences, Galle Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews

Adam’s Peak Night Hike Experience [One Day & ALL INCLUSIVE]

15.Adam’s Peak Night Hike Experience [One Day & ALL INCLUSIVE]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $199

Review of Sri Lanka’s Adam’s Peak night hike from Galle, including timing, fitness needs, transport, sunrise views, price, and practical tips.

“To hike Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) at night in Sri Lanka, plan to start your ascent from Nallathanniya trailhead around midnight to 2 am, aiming to reach the summit before sunrise for a memorable experience.Bring essential gear, including:”

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