Riverston Highlands Hike: A Day Tour Exploring the Scenic Sri Lankan Countryside
Matale
Embark on a breathtaking hike through the Riverston area in Sri Lanka, immersing yourself in the stunning highlands and enjoying panoramic views of the countryside and mountains.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Pitawala Nature Trail - You will be meeting up for the Riverston Excursion at 8:30am at the Riverston Telecommunications Tower, where the trail head is.
Riverston peak is part of the Knuckles Range of mountains. As one of the five peaks in the range, Riverston is part of the high biodiversity of this conserved zone.After reaching the top of the peak and spending some time there, you will be returning to the Riverston trail head.
You will then reach a place called the
Mini World’s End, which is a sharp drop giving spectacular panoramic views of the surroundings.
After enjoying the sights at the Mini World’s End and taking a few photographs, you will be returning to the trail head of Pittawala Paththana.The area is the starting point of many rivers and includes quite a few waterfalls.
You will be returning back to the head of the track after your visit. A vehicle will drop you off back at the Riverston Tower by 5:30pm completing your hike.
What's Included
- Transportation in Riverston
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transportation up to Riverston
- Any additional beverages or food
- Gratuities for staff (optional)
Additional Information
(Product Code: LK74540100) Embark on a full-day trek across the region of Riverston in Sri Lanka. This location affords breathtaking visuals of the surrounding uplands. Riverston’s foggy hilltop terminates in a sheer 300 m descent, revealing a panoramic view of the adjacent rural landscape, including the terraced plantations of the Thelgamuwa Valley and the mountain range of Knuckles.
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
- Please confirm the tour 7 days prior to your travel date, subject to availability
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients
- The experienced and well-trained guide will take every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of all guests on tour as your safety is a prime concern
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
Location
Matale
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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