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Top 15 Sri Lanka Hiking Tours

31 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Good sri lanka hiking tours cap their group sizes and fill weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how hard they really are.

Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya - Meeting at Rocko’s Vegetarian Cafe in Pidurangala
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Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

1.Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

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

Meet at Rocko’s Vegetarian Cafe in Pidurangala for a guided night walk in search of Sri Lanka’s wide-eyed loris. Your naturalist guide provides a short wildlife briefing and essential gear, then leads a small group through the jungle. Expect other nocturnal creatures, uneven paths, and a strong chance of seeing lorises.

“You have to do this night hike if staying in Sigiriya! This was the highlight of our trip. The guide is absolutely amazing and has so much knowledge and passion about all different kinds of wildlife. We got to see quite a few Loris the night we went, it was a magical experience!”

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Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike - All Inclusive - The climb to Ella Rock
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Ella: Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

2.Private Ella Rock Sunrise Hike – All Inclusive

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

Meet guides such as Pubba or Siva before dawn, ride by tuk tuk from Ella, and hike Ella Rock in time for sunrise. Your guide leads the poorly marked trail, carries a light, pauses when needed, and points out plants, local customs, and mountain views.

“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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Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari - Climbing Sigiriya before the heat builds
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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

Spend 10 hours pairing Sigiriya’s steep stair climb with a 3 to 4-hour private jeep safari. Your English-speaking driver-guide, including guides such as Puncha, Dananjaya, Dilum, or Sudee, may take you to Minneriya, Kaudulla, Hurulu Eco Park, or Gal Oya.

“Great experience overall with a very friendly driver! The elephant safari was definitely a success. And the lunch stop unforgettable!”

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Ella Rock Hiking Tours ( sunrise-tour ,good morning tour,sunny afternoon tour ) - Following the trail with Jeewa, Sam, or Dila
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Ella Rock Hiking Tours ( sunrise-tour ,good morning tour,sunny afternoon tour )

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $30Top rated

Join guides such as Jeewa, Sam, or Dila for a roughly five-hour Ella Rock hike. Choose a 4am sunrise start, 8am morning climb, or 2pm afternoon outing, with private transfers, water, snacks, hot drinks, and help finding the correct trail.

“We had some difficulties contacting the operator but the night before the tour I received a message from the tour guide Sam and we went hiking as planned. It seems many operators in Ella are having issues due to cancellations from the cyclRead more”

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Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour - Walking Through the Tea Fields
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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

Travel from Ella by tuk-tuk through Bandarawela or Haputale, walk tea-estate paths with an English-speaking guide, stop for a picnic, and visit Dambatenne Tea Factory. The day ends in Haputale, with views toward seven districts from Lipton Seat and a close look at how green leaves become black tea.

“This was such a nice day out! The guide was so friendly and informative, he even dropped us back to our homestay which wasn't meant to be included. My partner and I enjoyed every aspect of this trip today.”

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From Ella : Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock - Leaving Ella by tuk-tuk before dawn
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From Ella : Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

6.Sun rise Hike to Ella Rock

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

Meet your guide in Ella before dawn and ride 20 minutes by tuk-tuk to the trailhead. Walk through tea plantations and forest, using a torch as needed, then reach Ella Rock for sunrise views. Guides such as Nuwan Indika provide friendly help in English. Allow four hours and $3 extra for entry.

“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 - From Kandy into a quieter mountain world
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Knuckles Mountain Hiking

7.Knuckles Mountain Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $90

Spend a demanding day in the Knuckles Range with guide Niroshan, walking through rice and tea fields, bamboo, cloud forest, and waterfalls. Private transport, a picnic lunch, water, and snacks are included. Expect changing weather, leeches, and a moderate fitness challenge.

“Thank you, Niro, for this experience. The hike itself was beautiful and breathtaking. I did the waterfall hike. In Knuckles Forest, you definitely need a guide! The route can be quite ‘dangerous’ at times, but with a guide like Niro, you don't have to worry about anything. ERead more”

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Explore the best of Ella. Hiking, waterfalls and cultural tour - Nine Arches Bridge from two angles
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Explore the best of Ella. Hiking, waterfalls and cultural tour

8.Explore the best of Ella. Hiking, waterfalls and cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $76

Start at 5:00 a.m. with a national tourist guide lecturer such as Hashan, Dhanushka, Pasindu, or Shaliya. Walk to Little Adam’s Peak, visit Nine Arches Bridge and Demodara Loop, ride the train, see tea fields and rice farms, cool off at a waterfall, and finish at an Ella temple.

“Without doubt one of the best guided tours we have ever experienced! Hashan managed this tour seamlessly from pre tour communications to completion. In addition to guiding us around the key sights of Ella has knowledge and enthusiasRead more”

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Adam’s Peak Night Hike Experience [One Day & ALL INCLUSIVE] - Leaving Weligama for the mountain
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Adam’s Peak Night Hike Experience [One Day & ALL INCLUSIVE]

9.Adam’s Peak Night Hike Experience [One Day & ALL INCLUSIVE]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $199

Leave from Weligama for a private night trip to Adam’s Peak. You’ll reach the trail around 2:00AM, climb about 7 kilometres and 5,500 steps, then watch sunrise from Sri Pada before returning by car. Pickup, admission tickets, and mobile booking are included.

“To hike Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) at night in Sri Lanka, plan to start your ascent from Nallathanniya trailhead around midnight to 2 am, aiming to reach the summit before sunrise for a memorable experience.Bring essential gear, including:”

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Ella: Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls - Lanka Ella Falls: the best place to bring swimwear
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Ella: Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

10.Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

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

Spend eight hours in Sri Lanka’s hill country with a private English-speaking guide such as Sampa or Dinuka. Ride the train to Ohiya if you choose that option, hike through rainforest and Devil’s Staircase, visit Bambarakanda Falls, swim at Lanka Ella Falls, and share a local lunch.

“Beautiful day out with Sampa, quiet and peacful hike through a forest reaching amazing views. The waterfalls were lovely and very few people. Sampa is a great guide with lots of information to share about Sri Lanka. The meal was was delicious! and homely. Had a really good driver too. It was a great trip, well worth it.”

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Ella: Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Little Adam's Peak Hike - Little Adam’s Peak: short walk, wide views
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Ella: Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Little Adam’s Peak Hike

11.Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Little Adam’s Peak Hike

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

Join Kamal or Jackson for a private evening tuk tuk ride from Ella, followed by an easy hike to Little Adam’s Peak. Allow three hours for the outing, with sunset views, Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, the cave and temple, plus a stop near the Ravana Zip Line.

“Excellent guided hike with Jackson as our guide. We were picked up by tuk-tuk from our hotel and guided up Little Adam’s Peak. It’s an easy hike to do, but it was nice to have someone to show us the route since we had limited time in the area. It probably takes about 20 mins to walk to the top with great views. Sadly, there was no sunset due to the clouds, but we could clearly see Ella Rock, which we were due to climb on another day. We were dropped back down Ella town centre for good after the hike on our request. Definitely recommend doing it if you…”

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From Ella : Sunrise Hike to Little Adams Peak - The summit view at first light
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From Ella : Sunrise Hike to Little Adams Peak

12.Sunrise Hike to Little Adams Peak

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup in Ella, then walk through tea plantations to Little Adam’s Peak. An English-speaking guide, torch, water, entrance fee, and return transport are listed as included. Guide Nuwa is praised for finding good sunrise and photo spots, though service can vary.

“Il ragazzo che mi è venuto a prendere in Tuktuk e mi ha fatto da guida è stato bravissimo e paziente. Comunque l’esperienza non vale i sold visto che non c’è nessun biglietto d’ingresso da pagare nè acqua disponibile”

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Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall - Walking the five-peaks area with Sumeda
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Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall

13.Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $79

Join guide Sumeda for an eight-and-a-half-hour private hike from Kandy into the Knuckles Mountain Range. Expect forest paths, views, waterfalls, a picnic lunch, and a stop at twin Jodu Ella Falls. The route suits people with moderate fitness and depends on good weather.

“Our guide Sumeda really made us enjoy this wonderful hike to the Knuckles waterfall.He shared with us his great knowledge of this area and its extraordinary diversity, the flora the fauna the history and the culture, making this hike a magical journey we will never forget”

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Private Hiking Adventure to the Little Adam’s Peak And Nine Arches Bridge. - Nine Arches Bridge: railway history among tea fields
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Private Hiking Adventure to the Little Adam’s Peak And Nine Arches Bridge.

14.Private Hiking Adventure to the Little Adam’s Peak And Nine Arches Bridge.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $35

Explore Ella’s Nine Arches Bridge and hike to Little Adam’s Peak on a private half-day outing. Your guide explains the tea country, plants, wildlife, and railway history while you enjoy wide mountain views. Guide Jeewa is noted for his kindness and patient help.

“The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. I had a great time even though it was a little challenging at times.”

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From Nuwara Eliya: Summit Bliss, Adams Peak Guided Hike - Why Adam’s Peak is more than a viewpoint
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From Nuwara Eliya: Summit Bliss, Adams Peak Guided Hike

15.From Nuwara Eliya: Summit Bliss, Adams Peak Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 13 hours · from $100

Leave Nuwara Eliya at 9 pm for Nallatanniya, then climb Adam’s Peak by night with a private English-speaking guide. Reach the 2,243-meter summit around 4:30 am for sunrise, descend for breakfast, and return by private air-conditioned vehicle.

“Our guide was super helpful and kind. We had an a amazing experience. Thank you”

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