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15 Knuckles Range Treks in Sri Lanka You Can Book Tomorrow

15 tours  ·  from $53 a head

The shortlist you would send a friend flying in next month: 15 knuckles range treks worth the money, each with a traveller verdict attached.

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Kandy: Knuckles Mountain Range Guided Trekking Tour

1.Knuckles Mountain Range Guided Trekking Tour

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

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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All Inclusive Knuckles Day Track With Accommodation - From tea plantations into Knuckles forest
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All Inclusive Knuckles Day Track With Accommodation

2.All Inclusive Knuckles Day Track With Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $120Top rated

Review of the Knuckles trek from Kandy, with a guide, meals, two nights at Heavens Holiday Resort, tea forests, wildlife, and summit views.

“Where to even begin?! Charlie has a wealth of knowledge and passion for nature, the environment and Sri Lanka as a whole. Our 2 day trek with him was an unforgettable experience. You are truly lucky if you get Charlie as your guide. Trust us :) we also possibly had some of the best food in Sri Lanka cooked at the lodge. Thank you Charlie”

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Knuckles Mountain Hiking - From Kandy to Fields and Forest
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Knuckles Mountain Hiking

3.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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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy - The opening walk through tea country
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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

4.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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Exclusive knuckles Camping Tour from kandy - Day one: tea trails, rocky paths, and cloud forest
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Exclusive knuckles Camping Tour from kandy

5.Exclusive knuckles Camping Tour from kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $180

Review of the 2-day Knuckles camping tour from Kandy, with hiking details, meals, price value, fitness advice, and booking tips.

“An absolutely amazing adventure. The first day of the hike (~20km) was tough but went deep into the park including the highest point of the Knuckles. Very few other operators actually go into the wilderness, which was a special treat. We alsRead more”

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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy - Leaving Kandy early for the mountain route
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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

6.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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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy - Leaving Kandy early for the mountain route
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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

7.Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $101

Review of the Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy, with tea fields, waterfalls, village lunch, rice terraces, wildlife, and practical tips.

“C’était une journée inoubliable au milieu d’un décor époustouflant… notre guide Ashoke était vraiment génial ! Le trek s’est terminé par un succulent repas dans une famille. Merci encore !”

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Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall - Meeting at Kandy Viewpoint and setting off
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Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall

8.Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $79

Hike Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Range from Kandy, with five peaks, Jodu Ella Waterfall, picnic lunch, transport, and expert guide Sumeda.

“Our guide Sumeda really made us enjoy this wonderful hike to the Knuckles waterfall.He shared with us his great knowledge of this area and its extraordinary diversity, the flora the fauna the history and the culture, making this hike a magical journey we will never forget”

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Kandy to Knuckles: Overnight Trekking & Hiking Adventure - Leaving Kandy at 6:30 a.m.
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Kandy to Knuckles: Overnight Trekking & Hiking Adventure

10.Kandy to Knuckles: Overnight Trekking & Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $210

Review of a two-day Knuckles trek from Kandy, with waterfalls, wildlife, rustic camping, meals, guides, practical tips, and value advice.

“Sachin was a really great guide. The hiking was nice even though we got very wet on the first day. The campsite was ideal and the food delicious. Only thing I would add is the route/gpx”

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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy - The opening walk through tea country
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Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

11.Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Trek Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Range from Kandy for waterfalls, peak views, forest paths, wildlife, and a picnic lunch at $108 per person.

“Sûrement l’une des meilleures randonnées de ma vie ! Les paysages sont vraiment superbes, loins de la foule. Le guide est vraiment top, il vous donnera toutes les informations concernant la faune et la flore ! Très professionnel et attentionné. Merci à lui de nous avoir fait découvrir cette endroit ! Ps: mettez un pantalon 🙈”

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Tour to the Hidden Waterfalls around Kandy (Knuckles Range) - Saree Ella: the best chance to get near the water
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Tour to the Hidden Waterfalls around Kandy (Knuckles Range)

Knuckles Mountain Range Hiking and Trekking Day Tour From Kandy Hotels - The early jeep ride from Kandy
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Knuckles Mountain Range Hiking and Trekking Day Tour From Kandy Hotels

13.Knuckles Mountain Range Hiking and Trekking Day Tour From Kandy Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75

Hike Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Range from Kandy with a private jeep, guide, lunch, forest entry, and a demanding 22 km mountain route.

“Wir wurden um 6Uhr vom Hotel in Kandy abgeholt und es ging dann erstmal knapp 2 Std zu einem Dorf wo wir Singhalesisches Frühstück bekamen. Von dort war es nur noch 1km bis zum Start. Wir hatten unseren eigenen Guide, weRead more”

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Knuckles Mountain Range: Kotaganga Waterfall Chain Hike - Leaving Kandy at 6:00 am
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Knuckles Mountain Range: Kotaganga Waterfall Chain Hike

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