Kanneliya Forest Reserve Trekking: Explore South Asia's Richest Flora
Embark on a guided trekking tour through the Kanneliya Forest Reserve, home to South Asia's richest flora. Discover stunning waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes in this 10,140-hectare rainforest.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kanneliya Forest Reserve - 7:30 You will be picked up by an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to Kanneliya.

8:15 Arrive at Kanneliya and begin your nature trail with the guide. The trail starts at the Kanneliya Conservation Centre and ascends to the Kabbale Mountain Peak, offering a panoramic view of the KDN complex. The trail then loops back down to the “Anagimale” waterfall and returns to the conservation centre.

Kanneliya rainforest spans 10,140 hectares and is recognized as one of the richest areas in terms of flora in South Asia. The streams usually flow vigorously through the jungle, creating beautiful cascades and scenery. However, be cautious of leeches! A panoramic view of the entire area can be enjoyed from the top of Kabbale hill.

11:30 You will be driven back to your hotel, arriving at approximately 12:30.

What's Included
  • Water bottles and refreshments
  • All government taxes
  • Service of a Nature Trekker from Kanneliya conservation centre
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a guided trekking tour to Kanneliya Forest Reserve, located in the Galle district. This is the largest of the Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya, forest complex. Kanneliya rain forest covers an extent of 10,140 hectares and identified as one of the richest areas in terms of flora in the whole of South Asia. Usually the streams are running with their full force of water through the jungle and create beautiful cascades and sceneries.

  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Ahungalla Hikkaduwa, Beruwela and Bentota hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Pick up time and the time duration will be changed according to the Pickup location.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.
  • Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children 10 Years and younger are not recommended.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather. Activity can be rescheduled or the payment could be refunded.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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