Sri Lanka · KNUCKLES & HORTON PLAINS TREKS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 knuckles & horton plains treks worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private morning hike from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains, World’s End cliffs, and Baker’s Falls. Guide, pickup, and wildlife spotting.
“Great tour by Charith! He is a very good guide, explains everything about the local flora and fauna, drives well, and adjusts to the pace of the group. Would recommend!”
Guided Knuckles summit trek from Kandy with meals and 2 nights at Heavens Holiday Resort, plus pickup and a summit picnic.
“Me and my Friends had an amazing experience, we had lots of fun and thanks to Charlie who did a great job ! I recommend this 100%”
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”
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”
Ella to Nuwara Eliya day trip with Horton Plains hike to World’s End and Baker’s Falls, plus tea estates and colonial Little England.
“Dimuthu was a great nice guide and excellent driver! He was very helpful in answering questions and flexibel with our wishes with respect to the program - much appreciated”
Two days of guided Knuckles trekking from Kandy, with camping in the high forest, tea trail views, meals included, and private transport.
“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”
Private Horton Plains hike to World’s End and Baker’s Falls, plus a Damro Labookellie tea factory stop with hotel pickup.
“Charith our guide was very patient and informative, we enjoyed the trek with him. The trek was early morning and Charith picked up on time , we also went for a Tea factory visit , it was good”
Dawn trek Horton Plains with World’s End views, tea-factory tastings, waterfalls, and Nuwara Eliya sights in one day.
“I enjoyed my trip, particularly to the Hortons Plains. It was stunning. Guide/driver was on time for pick up, was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Car was comfortable and air con worked which was the most important thing.”
Knuckles Spice Trail from Kandy pairs tea and spice trails with terrace rice fields, a waterfall natural pool swim, and village 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 !”
Private Horton Plains walk to World’s End plus Baker’s Falls and tea factory visit from Nuwara Eliya, with lunch and pickup.
“Horton Plains was Amazing, the van provided was NOT, we were actually scared at one point going up the steep hills to get to the destination, it was unsafe and this tour company should not be allowed to operate with a van that is falling apart”
Private Horton Plains trek from Nuwara Eliya with early pickup, misty views, Baker’s Falls, and the dramatic drop at World’s End.
“Scam, there is no guide all they do is pick you up and take you back. the park entrance is $25 not 3500rs and we didn’t get our free water. Just get a taxi there and back and walk to worlds end yourself it’s very easy. Waste of money and i still haven’t got a refund.”
Two day Knuckles camping trek from Kandy with tea trails, silent forest, waterfalls for swimming, village lunch, and wildlife spotting.
“The activity was my highlight of the trip in Sri Lanka! It was an amazing Hike and Lakmal was an amazing guide! he knew so much about plants, animals and Sri Lankan history that the two days hike were filled with information and knowledge! I'm so happy that Ive chose this guide and trekking!”
Overnight Knuckles trek from Kandy with a wildlife-focused guide, waterfall hikes, rustic tent camp, and a 1856m summit push.
“Het was een fantastische ervaring. Helaas was ik wel de enige voor deze hike. Maar dat maakte de gids niks uit. Ik heb genoten van de uitzichten, het verblijf in het kamp, het eten, het kampvuur en de zorg die de gids voor mij draagde. Fantastisch!”
Knuckles Leopard trail trek from Kandy, a full-day climb through tea trails and cloud forest, waterfall swim, and big peak views.
“Journée exceptionnelle avec notre guide. Nous avons pu voir faune et flore comme on l’espérait avec l’aide de notre super guide qui a su partager son savoir. Une expérience inoubliable !”
Chase misty-hidden waterfalls near Kandy on a Wattegama to Bambarella hike with hotel pickup, a guide, and a traditional lunch.
“Be aware of Leeches! There are many of them around the waterfalls and i got bitten a lot. Neither my guide, nor the company i booked through will tell you this information in advance, cause all they care about - is your money. My guide dRead more”
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