The 9 Best Sri Lanka Hiking Tours

Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya - Why the loris is worth a nighttime outing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 1.5 hours Our pick

Spot rare lorises on a guided night hike in Pidurangala, with headlamps, expert wildlife guidance, and a 90% sighting rate.

“we had a great time on our Loris night walk. we were lucky enough to see 4, including 1 very close up who posed for some photos. back of beyond are a great organisation, who do everything they can to protect the Lori's and their environment. I highly recommend this walk.”

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Hiking Tours, Morning, Private Hiking Tours, Sri Lanka Hiking Tours, Sunrise Hikes, Tour Reviews

Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

2.Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

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

Review of Ella Rock’s private sunrise hike, with tuk tuk transport, local guides, trail advice, views, value, and practical tips.

“Prompt pickup from our accommodation in a tuk tuk. Siva guided up in the dark and was considerate in letting us take a couple of stops along the way to catch our breath as the ascent got steeper. Fantastic views and we had an excellent experience.”

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Hiking Tours, National Park Hikes, Safari, Sri Lanka Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

3.Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, then search for elephants on a private Sri Lankan safari with pickup, transport, and guides included.

“Dananjaya was an amazing tour guide! He was prompt and we were able to spot close rp two dozens elephants with his expertise. highly recommend this unforgettable experience!”

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Guided, Hiking Tours, Mountain & Summit Hikes, Sri Lanka Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kandy: Knuckles Mountain Range Guided Trekking Tour

4.Kandy: Knuckles Mountain Range Guided Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Review of Kandy’s Knuckles trek, with waterfalls, rice fields, local guides, lunch, transport, costs, fitness advice, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed our day and the whole experience with Andrew. The tuk tuk ride was fun and the trek was beautiful and the lunch was delicious.”

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Hiking Tours, Safari, Sri Lanka Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour

5.Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Ride a tuk-tuk from Ella to Lipton’s Seat, hike Sri Lanka’s tea fields, enjoy a picnic, and tour historic Dambatenne Tea Factory.

“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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From Ella : Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

6.From Ella : Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

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

Review of Ella Rock’s sunrise hike, with hotel pickup, local guide, tea plantations, forest trails, summit views, price, and practical tips.

“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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Hiking Tours, Sri Lanka Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Ella: Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

7.Ella: Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $60Top rated

Review of Ella’s waterfall hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls, with train ride, rainforest trails, swimming, local lunch, and practical tips.

“The trip was absolutely amazing. We visited some of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka — the country’s highest waterfall and then a hidden waterfall deep in the jungle, where we could even go for a swim. The views were stunning, and our guide was fantastic — he shared so many interesting facts and showed us various plants along the way. To top it all off, the experience ended with a delicious homemade lunch, which was the perfect finish to an unforgettable day.”

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Evening Experiences, Hiking Tours, Mountain & Summit Hikes, Sri Lanka Hiking Tours, Sunset Hikes, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Ella: Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Little Adam’s Peak Hike

8.Ella: Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Little Adam’s Peak Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $12Best value

Review of Ella’s $12 sunset tuk tuk tour, with a Little Adam’s Peak hike, scenic viewpoints, helpful guides, and practical tips.

“Kamal got in touch in advance and we arranged our pick up. Sadly the weather was against us, unseasonably wet, cold and misty, so the sunset was written off and so was the top of Little Adam’s Peak as it was windy and the views were obliterated by mist. Kamal thought on his feet and took us to a beautiful hotel for drinks and cake so that our evening wasn’t a complete waste. Highly recommend Kamal and his tour, he was knowledgeable with fantastic customer service.”

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