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Hiking to Riverston Highlands from Matale
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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
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- English
(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.
What's Included
Transportation in Riverston
Lunch
Refreshments
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transportation up to Riverston
Any additional beverages or food
Gratuities for staff (optional)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:
Departure Point: Riverston Telecommunications Tower Address: Riverston Telecommunications Tower, Riverston, Kandy Dates: Daily Return point: Riverston Telecommunications Tower
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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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.
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.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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