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Walk with guides through natural landscapes, forest trails and wilderness areas.

CategoryWildlife and Nature
Featured places5
Generally bestYear-round — varies by park
Famous destinations

Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.

  1. 01

    Horton Plains National Park

    Horton Plains protects a high plateau of grassland and cloud forest; its walking circuit includes World's End and Baker's Falls.

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    Horton Plains National Park
  2. 02

    Sinharaja Forest Reserve

    Sinharaja is a protected lowland rainforest with many endemic plants and animals; visits follow designated trails with local guides.

    An African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) is blooming. It is an invasive species introduced to Sri Lanka by the British. In the tea field stretching downhill from the base of the tree can be seen a tea picker (the tiny white spot). On Google Earth: Tamil village 6°23'34.90"N, 80°36'16.37"E
    Sinharaja Forest Reserve
  3. 03

    Knuckles Conservation Forest

    The Knuckles range northeast of Kandy includes montane forest, river valleys and village landscapes within a protected highland area.

    A view of the Knuckles mountain range, Sri Lanka
    Knuckles Mountain Range
  4. 04

    Peak Wilderness Sanctuary

    Peak Wilderness protects wet montane forest around Sri Pada, with pilgrimage routes crossing the sanctuary towards the summit.

  5. 05

    Riverston

    Riverston is a highland area in Matale District on the edge of the Knuckles landscape, known for mountain views and nearby village walks.

Good to know

Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. We work with licensed, responsible guides and operators, and check park access rules and seasonal closures before every trip.

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