TREKS · WORLDWIDE
The routes worth the airfare.
The 8 kandy treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
Hike the Knuckles Leopard trail from Kandy through forest, wooden bridges, and a guided picnic stop. Private transfers, 8–10 hours.
Most Popular“The hike was unique, you can’t experience that on your own and Shyamal and his lovely driver were the perfect guide for it! First they took me to a coffee place were we also had some local food and after that they drove me to the starting poiRead more”
A guided night hike to Adams Peak with a sunrise summit and smooth private transport from Kandy—cold, tough, and worth it.
“Safe and good transport both to and from the mountain, and a very nice guide to bring us to the top. Will recommed doing this, but bring warm clothes!!”
Trek the Knuckles from Kandy through tea trails, forests, waterfalls, and a natural pool, ending in village spice gardens and views.
“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…”
Hike Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Spice Trail from Kandy with tea and rice terraces, spice gardens, and a waterfall swim with local lunch.
“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 !”
Trek the Knuckles from Kandy on the Leopard Trail: tea-path climb, cloud-forest signs, a peak viewpoint, and a waterfall swim.
“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…”
Hike the Knuckles Mountain Range from Kandy with jeep pickup, a naturalist guide, included breakfast/lunch, and a tough 22km peak trail.
“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”
Two-day overnight trek from Kandy in the Knuckles mountains with waterfall stops, a summit near 1856m, and campfire dinner.
“Overa Tours, and in particular Mr. Nazz arranged for us an exceptional tour in Sri Lanka according to our needs. Mr. Nazz is professional on his work and was much of his help during our days in Sri Lanka.”
Guided Pekoe Trail Stage 1 hike from Hanthana to Galaha near Kandy, with tea plantations, mountain views, and bird spotting plus pickup.
“It was a great hike. The guide was super kind and gave me a lot of information about the hike and the surroundings. He was very friendly. You could also have a nice exchange about the country in general, and he gave great tips for places and shops. Nature lovers definitely have to join this…”
Every great trekking region, and the routes worth walking in each.
