Overview
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Visit one of the world's 21 Biodiversity Hotspots at Kanneliya Rainforest. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO.The Kanneliya complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka. The Reserve today, is sans one of the most popular attractions.The forest reserve consists of a series of parallel hills and valleys ranging in elevation from 60m to 425m above sea level, and extending to an area of approximately 5306 hectares. It acts as a catchment for many rivers and streams; including Gin Ganga and Nilwala Ganga, that have their sources within the forest, and flow toward the west and the east of the forest respectively.
The forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. You might see monkeys, snakes, chameleons, extensive birdlife and a vast range of tropical trees, plants and flowers and a beautiful waterfall...
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sri Lanka
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Locations
Hikkaduwa
Hotel Pick up available. From Here we start The tour customers around Hikkaduwa Locations
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Kanneliya Rainforest Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Refreshment
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hiking at kanneliya
sarahbL1594LY,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful Rainforest in Sri Lanka. If you are a true nature lover, you must go to see this forest.If someone like to hike this is a best place for it. This place is very remote village side guide provided by government they can speak little English not like us:, but it's ok they know the forest very well and showed everything From hotel pickup to guided tour everything well organized recommend this tour
Great day at Kanneliya Rainforest
K5218IWkristine,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour to the Kannelyia Rain Forest today and highly recommend to book a tour with Roshan and his team. The trip was well organized, great communication beforehand and we got to spend an amazing time in the rain forrest, seeing the beautiful nature and even a few animals. There was no rush at any point and we finished the tour with a lovely lunch next to the river.
Kanneliya forest reserve visit
microyaz,Jan 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! I chose a two-hour hike to the cave and waterfall. It was a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Special thanks to our wonderful and amiable driver, Vimukathi, and to Ceylon Tour Sri Lanka.
Great trip.
ruthgI834JF,Feb 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour organizer, Roshan, and the driver were wonderful, courteous and organized everything efficiently and with a constant smile.
A nice trip
Aku P,Dec 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver was nice, the guide was good, the lunch was filling, the trek was taxing physically, but there was plenty to see. All in all, all good. The pickup was easy to arrange, no extra money was ever asked (no hidden costs, but we still tipped the people involved). We saw monkeys, birds, snakes, lizards, etc. The track was clean, and the guide picked upped the trash she saw. Showed pride of the place. We enjoyed.
Highly, highly recommendable!!
Philip RE88,May 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience - can only highly, highly recommend!!! We were in Sri Lanka mainly for surfing and relaxing, but decided to undertake an adventure spontaneously. The tour was extremely well organized, the staff was very friendly and the experience mindblowing. If you have a spare day, don’t miss out on this!!!
A good day in the rainforest
m rkg2016,Jan 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very good day. The rainforest tour was wery good, we say monkeys, Cameleon, snake, fish and many more. On the way back we stopped at a tea factory what was very good also.
Forest tour
Liana B,Sep 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my second tour with Btrsl, everything well organised,excellent transport would more than happily come back for a third
Kanneliya Rainforest tour
Therese K,Jun 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver to the rain forest was good, drove well, was informative, helpful and patient. He took control of all the formalities (tickets and so on) and did not rush me while I had a swim. The guide at the park was very good also. She spotted things I wouldn't have seen and had good knowledge of Kanneliya Rainforest. Very good.
Natural Beauty at its best
Anjalee Welhena,Nov 26, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best places to visit if you would like to experience bio-diversity. Two natural waterfalls are there to visit.
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