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Kanneliya Forest Trek: Explore Endemic Flora and Fauna in a Tropical Rainforest

Galle

Embark on a thrilling trek through the Kanneliya Forest in Sri Lanka, home to a diverse range of endemic flora and fauna. Discover monkeys, snakes, lizards, and a variety of tropical trees and plants. Visit stunning waterfalls and explore this tropical rainforest from December to April for the best experience.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kanneliya Rain Forest Reserve - 07.30 AM - You will be greeted and picked up by our driver and driven to Kanneliya Rain forest.\n\n08.00 AM - On arrival to Kanneliya, trekking guide will give you a brief introduction about the tour and start the tour. The Kanneliya forest complex shows a degree of floral endemicity, as 17% of lowland endemic floral species are confined to this forest area. 319 woody plants recorded in the area and about 52% are endemic. The vegetation of Kanneliya Forest complex represents Sri Lanka lowland rain forests. In addition to that, 220 fauna species recorded from the Kanneliya Forest. This includes 41 endemic species. The forest complex is home to 86 species mammals including 4 species of shrews, 5 rodents, one carnivore and 2 primates. Furthermore, 20 of endemic birds can be seen in Kanneliya out of 26 in Sri Lanka. \n\n10.30 AM - After a memorable trekking experience, you will be taken back to your hotel.\n\n11.30 AM - You will be dropped off at your hotel.

What's Included

Experienced English-speaking trekking guide
All government taxes included
Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup and drop-off from nearby hotels in Galle
Water bottles provided during trek
Entrance fee to the Forest covered

What's Not Included

Gratuities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Additional Information

Kanneliya Forest is a hub of a variety of plant and animal species, particularly famous for native animals of Sri Lanka. It offers the opportunity to encounter monkeys, snakes, lizards, and various bird species, alongside an abundant diversity of tropical trees, plants, and flowers. The optimal period to explore Kanneliya is from December to April, due to the reduced rainfall. During this time, streams are stimulated by the rain, making it the perfect time to witness the waterfalls in Kanneliya. For those seeking naturalistic tour spots in Sri Lanka, Kanneliya Forest is the prime choice.