- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Difficulty
- Moderate active trek
- Distance
- Approx. 39 km total
- Departs / returns
- Kandy
- Departure
- 7:30 AM hotel pickup
- Return
- Approx. 3:30–4:00 PM on day 3
- Fitness
- Good fitness recommended
Overview
Our signature journey: three days crossing the Knuckles range through cloud forest and ridge trails, swimming beneath Seven Gaps waterfall, and finishing with a village lunch in Hilloya.
- Active adventure
- Cloud forest
- Waterfalls & swimming
- Bird watching
- Village experience
- Professional local guide
Itinerary
Day 1 · 18 km · Approx. 6–7 hours
Adventure Trekking — Crossing the Knuckles Range
- — 7:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Kandy in a comfortable vehicle
- — Scenic drive to the trailhead
- — Trek across the Knuckles Mountain Range
- — Cloud forest, ridge trails, valley views and rocky paths
- — Arrive at the base camp in the evening
- — Dinner by the campfire and overnight stay
Day 2 · Approx. 10 km · Approx. 6–7 hours
Seven Gaps Waterfall Climb — Ridge Adventure
- — 9:00 AM start from camp
- — Scenic climb across mountain ridges towards Seven Gaps
- — Experience Seven Gaps Waterfall
- — Swim, relax and explore the natural pools
- — Return to camp around 4:30–5:00 PM
- — Dinner and second overnight stay
Day 3 · 11 km · Approx. 4–5 hours
Hilloya Downhill Trek — Village Experience
- — 8:00 AM start
- — Smooth-medium trek through valley fields, sandy paths and forest
- — Waterfall swimming and scenic stops
- — Arrive at the village
- — Authentic Sri Lankan village lunch
- — Return to Kandy around 3:30–4:00 PM
Accommodation: Tent or cabana — camping / glamping site
Included
- Professional local trekking guide
- 2 nights in tent, cabana or camping site
- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Waterfall swimming and natural pool access
- Village experience and lunch
- Transport in a comfortable vehicle
- First aid kit and safety equipment
- Bird-watching opportunities
What to bring
- Trekking shoes
- Light clothing
- Rain jacket
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Personal medication
- Power bank
- Camera
- Binoculars
Safety note
Mountain and river conditions change with the weather. Routes and timings may be adjusted on the day for your safety. Please share any medical conditions or fitness concerns when booking, and choose a route that suits your experience.
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