Explore more curated experiences in Kandy

View all Kandy tours

Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Hike in Kandy

Activity provider: Lanka Trek
Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Hike
Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Hike 2
Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Hike 3
+2
more

3-day trip from Kandy visiting Lebanon Estate, Rathnagiriya Mountain and Cardamom Hut. Operated by Lanka Trek.

Highlights

  • Discover the hidden beauty of the Knuckles Mountain Range on a 3-day trek

Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Hike: Key Facts

PriceFrom $845 per person
Duration3 days
Group sizeUp to 1 people
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Choose from 1 available option

Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Hike

3-day trip from Kandy visiting Lebanon Estate, Rathnagiriya Mountain and Cardamom Hut. Operated by Lanka Trek.
3 days
English
$845
Free cancellation

Full description

A 3-day trip out of Kandy taking in Lebanon Estate, Rathnagiriya Mountain, Cardamom Hut and Duwili Waterfall. There are 9 stops in all.

The running order is Lebanon Estate, then Rathnagiriya Mountain, then Cardamom Hut, then Duwili Waterfall, then Waterfall Cave, and on from there.

The price covers 3-day trekking adventure, Professional trekking guide, Private transportation by van and Hotel Pickup and Drop-off Service. It does not cover personal gears (shoes, backpacks), Travel insurance and Sanitary items, so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Transfer

Scenic ride to Knuckles Mountain Range

Lebanon Estate

Begin your hike at Lebanon Estate, the gateway to the breathtaking Knuckles Mountain Range, and follow scenic trails deep into its untouched wilderness.

Rathnagiriya Mountain

Climb toward the summit of Rathnagiriya Mountain before entering the lush green canopy forest, where dense vegetation, cool mountain air, and untouched wilderness surround you.

Cardamom Hut

The only remaining old cardamom estate, hidden deep within the forest and surrounded by the rich beauty of the Knuckles wilderness. This historic shelter is an important stop for hikers, offering a safe and peaceful place to rest during their journey.

Duwili Waterfall

A stunning waterfall with a naturally formed cave and a unique rock formation, creating a truly magical and unforgettable hidden spot in the heart of nature.

Waterfall Cave

One of the world’s most unique camping spots, where you can spend the night inside a natural rock shelter right in the middle of a waterfall, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. An unforgettable experience found nowhere else.

Sansun Waterfall

A 30-meter-high waterfall that flows with surprising silence, creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere. No roaring sound, just the gentle movement of water surrounded by untouched nature. A truly calm waterfall.

Infinity Pool

A shallow natural pool with an endless infinity view over the mountains, sheltered by surrounding trees. An outstanding hidden spot where peaceful waters meet breathtaking mountain scenery.

Ginikeliya Grasslands

Vast green grasslands offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the majestic Knuckles Mountain Range. A perfect open space to take in the mountains from every direction and experience the beauty of the highlands.

Ranamure Village

A peaceful rural village nestled beside the Knuckles Forest, where the traditional way of village life still remains. Surrounded by lush greenery and untouched nature, it offers a rare glimpse into the simple, authentic lifestyle of rural Sri Lanka.

Transfer

Transfer to Kandy or Dambulla

Includes

  • 3-day trekking adventure
  • Professional trekking guide
  • Private transportation by van
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off Service
  • 8 main meals
  • 5 coffee tea with cookies
  • Entry tickets to Knuckles conservation forest
  • First-Aid basic
  • Camping tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Camping mattresses

Excludes

  • Personal gears (shoes, backpacks)
  • Travel insurance
  • Sanitary items

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 days
Check availability to see starting times
Wheelchair accessible

You might also like...

Share
Main Tour Price
Starting from $845
$845
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

3-day trekking adventure, Professional trekking guide, Private transportation by van, Hotel Pickup and Drop-off Service, 8 main meals, 5 coffee tea with cookies, Entry tickets to Knuckles conservation forest, First-Aid basic, Camping tents, Sleeping bags, Camping mattresses
The duration of the Knuckles Mountain Range: Hidden Waterfall Chain Hike is typically 3 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Time it for a puja — 5.30am, 9.30am or 6.30pm. Those are the only windows when the upper relic chamber opens and the hevisi drummers play; outside them you are visiting a beautiful building rather than a ceremony. Take socks: shoes come off at the gate and the stone courtyard gets painfully hot. Full detail in our Temple of the Tooth guide.
February for the clearest weather, or July-August, which is drier here than most people expect and covers the Esala Perahera. Kandy sits between Sri Lanka's *two* monsoons and catches some of both, so it has no long dry season — but it also never has a season that is a write-off. See best time to visit Kandy.
Reserved seats open 30 days ahead and sell out within hours from December to March. Unreserved 2nd/3rd class is sold on the day and always available — you will stand, which is where the open doorways and the famous photographs are. Sit on the right-hand side going south. Note there is no Nuwara Eliya station; the stop is Nanu Oya, 10 km away. See our Kandy to Ella train guide.
July or August — but the dates move every year with the lunar calendar, so any guide naming a fixed week is guessing. It runs ten nights and ends on the Nikini poya. Book accommodation on the route six to twelve months ahead. Details in our Esala Perahera guide.
Sigiriya and Dambulla (2.5 hrs each way) is the best of them. Kitulgala rafting is 2 hrs, the Knuckles range and Pekoe Trail stages are day hikes from here. Ella, Galle and Yala are *too far* — 4-6 hours each way. See day trips from Kandy.
Two nights. One full day for the town — Bahirawakanda, Peradeniya gardens, the lake and the evening puja — and a second for a hike, a village day or the cultural triangle. Our Kandy 2-day itinerary lays it out hour by hour.
The centre and the lake circuit are walkable. For anything up a hill or out of town, take a tuk-tuk — roughly LKR 100-150/km on the meter, and ride-hailing apps price it automatically with no negotiation. See getting around Kandy.
Starting from$845