Heeloya Village: A Scenic Trek from Kandy Showcasing Sri Lankan Rural Livelihoods

Embark on a scenic trek from Kandy to Heeloya Village in Sri Lanka, showcasing rural livelihoods and untouched natural beauty. Experience paddy farming, beekeeping, spice growing, and more.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Knuckles Mountain Range - Gather at Kandyan City Center / Temple Palace Outdoor
    Travel to Heeloya Village
    Arrive at the Village & Receive a Warm Welcome from the Community
    Explore the Village & Interact with the Locals
    Enjoy Sightseeing Around the Village
    Savor a Home-Cooked Lunch at a Villager’s House
    Trek to the Waterfall Area & Enjoy a Natural…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Anything other than mentioned as inclusion
Additional Information

Heeloya is a safeguarded historic Kandyan area and one of the few remaining traditional communities in Sri Lanka. This serene village is uniquely located at the base of the stunning Knuckles range and is encircled by lush montane cloud forests.
Heeloya village is home to distinctive, inherent, and sustainable ways of life, including paddy farming,…

Location
Kandy
We'll pick up from any Hotel in Kandy
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cate
Feb 1, 2026
A magical and informative walk through the hills with Wijaya, an excellent guide - A beautiful walk around the hills with very knowledgeable guide Wijaya who explained about growing rice and many different spices and also pointed out birds, lizards and monkeys when we could see nothing!! The walk was up and down hills but he took great care to make sure we walked at the right pace for us. We finished in the village for a delicious meal. Who knew you could eat banana flower curry. This was an unforgettable experience. Grab this opportunity to experience truly unspoilt Sri Lanka at its best
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Explorer35447574675
Oct 2, 2025
Hiking - 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!
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A3645ebbobd
Jan 24, 2020
Beauty beyond words - 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.
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From $80
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).