The village crossing and forest hike to old waterfalls – Makandawa Rainforest

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

It is a real experience amidst untouched natural beauty and perfect destination for endemic bird watching. An experienced naturalist with in-depth knowledge on the Makandawa Rainforest, will accompany you. Traditional dugout canoe ride is provided to cross the Kelani River. You will have a great opportunity for Local community interactions and observing their way of life.Logistically very feasible to include in your itinerary on your way from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya via Hatton (or on your return journey from the hill city). Options available to combine this excursion with whitewater rafting and canyoning and Ideal for photography opportunities.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Private transportation
Any additional beverages or food
tips for staff

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Your excursion leader will meet you and after a briefing on the tour and safety precautions, we will walk through the village and find our dugout canoe. A villager will take us on our ride across the village. From the landing point we start our trail. The reserve has rich birdlife including many endemic species; making it a great spot for avid birdwatchers. The hike takes you through a thick canopy of lush forest with trees towering above and providing natural shade and coolness even on the hottest days. The reserve has several waterfalls and it is possible to swim in natural swimming holes inside the reserve. Some of the birds that you may see in this area include: the Sri Lankan Wood Pigeon, White Faced Starling, Green-billed Coucal, Sri Lanka Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, Malabar Trogon, Sri Lanka Orange-billed Babbler, Sri Lanka Chestnut-backed Owlet and the Lesser Yellow Nape.Finishing the trail, we take a swinging bridge back, or the same canoe to cross back.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sri Lanka Day Tours

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