Top 15 Hiking & Trekking Trips in Sri Lanka

Sunrise or Sunset Hike Pidurangala Rock with Scenic Views - The 3-hour flow: pickup, climb, views, and back down

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

Guided sunrise or sunset hike on Pidurangala Rock from Sigiriya, with tuk-tuk pickup, shortcuts, and panoramic jungle views.

“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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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

Night hike in Sigiriya’s Pidurangala jungle to spot elusive lorises with a naturalist guide, headlamps, and an ethical money-back promise.

“Very nice night walk through the jungle of Sirigiya, we saw 5 loris, really enjoyed the wilderness and watching the starry sky!”

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Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

3.Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

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

Private Ella Rock sunrise hike with hotel pickup, tuk tuk rides, an English guide, and photo stops for a 4-hour early start.

“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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Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

4.Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

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

Private full day from Sigiriya Lion Rock to Minneriya or Kaudulla jeep safari, with pickup, bottled water, and big elephant odds.

“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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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 and ride a private national park safari with an expert guide, hotel pickup, and bottled water for the day.

“We had an amazing day doing this tour. The safari was a highlight—we saw many elephants up close. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing insights and ensuring we were comfortable throughout. Climbing Sigiriya was challenging but rewarding, offering stunning views and a glimpse into ancient history. Overall, a memorable experience we highly recommend.”

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Ella Rock Hiking Tours ( sunrise-tour ,good morning tour,sunny afternoon tour )

6.Ella Rock Hiking Tours ( sunrise-tour ,good morning tour,sunny afternoon tour )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $30

Ella Rock sunrise, morning, or afternoon hike in Sri Lanka with a private guide, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“I got stood up. I couldn't reach the tour operator, they never answered my calls or messages. I waited at 4am for a pick up that never came and lost my only chance to visit the place at sunrise. No explanations, nothing. I got a message from Viator the refund is on it's way but still haven't heard anything from the tour operator.”

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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

Tuk-tuk safari from Ella, tea fields hike, picnic lunch, and a Dambatenne Tea Factory tour to learn how Lipton Ceylon black tea is made.

“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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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

Sigiriya night hike to spot elusive grey slender loris in Pidurangala, guided by naturalists with low-light search from Rocko's.

“We were very lucky to see not one but seven Loris. But don't expect them to show everytime you do the tour.”

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From Ella : Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

9.Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

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

Sunrise hike to Ella Rock from Ella with hotel pickup, torch and water. Trek tea plantations, reach the summit for valley views.

“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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Knuckles Mountain Hiking

10.Knuckles Mountain Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $90

Hike the UNESCO Knuckles Range from Kandy through tea fields, bamboo, cloud forest, and river trails to waterfall views.

“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

11.Knuckles Leopard trail Trek from Kandy

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

Hike the Knuckles Mountains from Kandy on a private guided trek with picnic lunch, transfers, and scenic forest views.

“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”

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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

Adams Peak hike from Kandy with private pickup, expert nighttime guidance, and a sunrise summit climb inside Sri Lanka’s Peak Wilderness Sanctuary.

“The transportation was smooth. The guy was professional too. It’s cold up hill so don’t forget to keep yourself warm!”

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Private Multi-Day Sri Lanka Treks and Hikes Tour

13.Private Multi-Day Sri Lanka Treks and Hikes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $5,179

14-day private Sri Lanka treks from Colombo to Adams Peak and Sinharaja. Naturalist-led hikes, rail trekking, and an Ayurvedic massage.

“Anas is an exceptional guide with a wealth of knowledge. He was incredibly accommodating and flexible, ensuring our experience was seamless even when plans changed. His enthusiasm and deep understanding of the area made our tour Read more”

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Sigiriya Rock Hike & Minneriya Elephant Safari – Day Tour

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

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

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, then ride a 4x4 safari in Minneriya for elephant sightings, with hotel pickup and optional audio.

“1 time forsinket, da de glemte at hente os som aftalt på hotellet. De forlængede dog safarien med 1 time i den anden ende, men først da vi selv efterspurgte dette. Frokosten blev glemt, og da vi nævnte den, var det for sent, for de kunne ikke stå med mad altid. Selve guiden som kørte Safari bilen var meget dygtig.”

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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

Night hike to Adam’s Peak from the South Coast, climbing about 5,500 stairs for sunrise at Sri Pada with pickup and tickets.

“perfect Experienced and it was totally Night Hiking Session and it was awesome experience on this Asian Earth. Perfect timing and nice management ans comfortable ride from Weligama to Adams Peak and come back before the lunch.”

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