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Tours/Kandy/The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles

The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles

5.0(1)Kandy6 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
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The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles
The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles

At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Price from
$75 / person
Location
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Sri Lanka Day Tours
Meeting point
Thelgamuoya Forest office

Description

The Knuckles Mountain Range is a vitally important conservation area, recognised as a National Heritage and Wilderness Area by UNESCO. A great addition to your list of “things to do in Kandy”. Backpacking in Knuckles, is to experience every forest range type found in Sri Lanka, travelling from 250 to 4,000 feet above sea level. This trekking trail will mean experiencing different climatic zones - unique to the Knuckles Mountain Range and it's a magical trail to do bird watching as well. This wonderful range covers almost every forest type found in Sri Lanka at elevations ranging between 250 and 4,000 feet. A walk through the Pitawala Pathana – the island’s largest dry pathana plains – will let you glimpse the 1,500ft sheer drop to the Puwakpitiya valley below. Fantastic, moderate treks which will help you burn your extra calories gained during your holiday.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 12+)
$75
Child (ages 5–11)
$44
Infant (ages 1–4)
Free

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles

What's included

Included
Service of local guide
Entry fees
Bottled water
Local lunch
Not included
Transportation to and from location
Tip to staff

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
1 reviews
5
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0
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How it compares in Kandy

  • Starting price $75 is 25% above the typical $60 for tours of similar length in Kandy

Excurgo comparison of 726 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles take?

The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles lasts about 6 hours.

How much does The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles cost?

Prices start at $75 per person for this Kandy experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.

How much does The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles cost for children?

Children aged 5–11 pay from $44, adults from $75. Infants go free.

Can I cancel The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Thelgamuoya Forest office. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is The backpackers trail to Elephant Spine – Knuckles worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sri Lanka Day Tours.

Reviews(1)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

A
AmySkuc3
October 30, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Really interesting hike, worth the effort for amazing views!

Had a fantastic hike arranged, good communication throughout planning stages and leading up to the trek and easy online payment. We were collected by driver and guide (good safe driving, with tea stop!) and brought to the hike starting point. Our guide was excelllent and gave lots of explanations on the wildlife/ecosystems and history of the area we were travelling through and throughout the hike, pointing out different bird calls, insects/crabs etc. Hike was a good, moderate difficulty (bring lots of water!) with amazing views along the way and from the top. Lunch in the village afterwards was really delicious and a nice way to finish the hike. Highly reccomended!

Operator response

We are overwhelmed to read your amazing review. Thank you for your encouraging and supportive comments! It is heartwarming to read about your experience during your stay with us. It makes all our hard work and effort worthwhile. We hope we will have the pleasure of greeting you again.

$75/ person
5.0(1)
Duration6 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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