Private Tour

Heeloya Village Trek from Kandy

Overview

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Heeloya is a protected historic Kandyan region and one of the last remaining traditional nativities in Sri Lanka. This tranquil village is distinctively situated on the foothill of the spectacular Knuckles range and surrounded by dense montane cloud forests.

Heeloya village consists of characteristic, inherent, and sustainable livelihoods such as Paddy farming, Beekeeping, Toddy tapping, Spice growing, and Handicrafts, and the rustic lifestyle is yet unchanged.

Visitors may embrace activities like roaming in backyards, visiting temples, trekking in the woods, bathing in waterfalls, and tasting local cuisines, and this enchanted Knuckles-based Heeloya rural pictorial expedition will stretch beyond the picturesque Galmal Oya crystal creek shore.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Knuckles Mountain Range

Meet in Kandyan City Center / Temple Palace Outdoor Drive to Heeloya Village Arrive at the Village & Welcomed by Community Visit the Village & Meet the Locals Sightseeing Sorrouned of the Village Home Cooked Lunch at Villager's House Trekking of Waterfall area & Natural Bath Tea at Local House with a Hosting Family Farewell to Village Drive back to Kandy City Drop Off to Hotels

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Hiking
Explorer35447574675,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience on this hike with friends! The guides were very attentive and passionate, sharing a wealth of interesting information along the way. The food was delicious and perfectly complemented the activity. I highly recommend!
Beauty beyond words
A3645EBbobd,,Jan 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Quite adventurous tour, spiced up by heavy rain at times. Very good job by the tour guide, experienced and keeps the right pace. The tour is demanding but it is well worth while. Well off the beaten track. It is very hard to summarize the beauty of the whole journey...luxuriously green paddy fields, quaint villages, Buddhist monasteries, tropical plantations all over the steep hills, plenty of wild life, such as deer and colorful exotic birds, as one moves up...then comes the pristine rain forest of Knuckles, crisscrossed by water falls. This journey is not for the heart fainted though. Unlike other touristy sites i did not come across hoards of tourists...maybe a handful of hikers ...which was awesome.