Hiking to Riverston Highlands from Matale | La Vacanza Travel

Hiking to Riverston Highlands from Matale

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Sri Lanka, Central Province, Kandy
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  • 9 hours
  • Kandy
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

(SKU: LK74540100) This hike offers you the opportunity to spend a day hiking through the Riverston area in Sri Lanka. The place boasts spectacular view of the highlands around it.
The misty peak of Riverston, ends in a sharp 300 m drop from which you can see the surrounding countryside including Thelgamuwa Valley with its terraced fields and the Knuckles range of mountains.

Itinerary

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.


Stop At:

• Riverston, Knuckles Mountain Range, Matale 21400 Sri Lanka

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Refreshments
  • Guide
  • Transportation in Riverston

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Transportation up to Riverston
  • Any additional beverages or food
  • Gratuities for staff (optional)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Matale, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Riverston Telecommunications Tower

Address: Riverston Telecommunications Tower, Riverston, Kandy

Dates: Daily

Return point: Riverston Telecommunications Tower


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


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