Matale is a charming town in Sri Lanka's central highlands, known for its rich cultural heritage and lush landscapes. It features the Aluvihara Rock Temple, where ancient Buddhist scriptures were inscribed on palm leaves. The town is also famous for its spice gardens, offering visitors a sensory experience of Sri Lanka's aromatic spices and traditional agricultural practices.
You will be meeting up for the Riverston Excursion at 0830 hrs at the Riverston Telecommunications Tower, where the trailhead is. You will have to make your own way there to the starting point, but you will receive directions. Your guide will explain the details of the hike and you will then start your hike
Highlights:
Difficulty Level: Medium
Lots of beautiful sights to be seen along the hike
Views from Riverston Peak
Visit to Mini World’s End
Genuine village lunch
Waterfall trekking
Includes:
Service of an English-Speaking Trekker/ Guide and his fee.
Refreshments with Water Bottles.
Lunch.
Refreshments.
Transportation in Riverston.
All Taxes & Service Charges.
Excludes:
Hotel Pick & Drop.
Entrance Fees.
Food or Drinks (Not specified above).
Gratuities (Optional).
Expenses of Personal Nature.
Experience:
You will be meeting up for the Riverston Excursion at 8:30 am at the Riverston Telecommunications Tower, where the trail-head is. You will have to make your own way there to the starting point, but you will receive directions. Your guide will explain the details of the hike and you will then start your hike. You will be accompanied by an experienced hiking guide, first aid officer and a backup emergency transport vehicle.
You will be starting off up to the Riverston peak from the trail-head. The trail is 5km long and you will be stopping for occasional rest breaks throughout your hike. You will be having some refreshments during these breaks. Riverston's 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. It also has views of the unspoiled valleys and mountains of the area, which rarely receive human contact. After reaching the top of the peak and spending some time there, you will be returning to the Riverston trail-head.
A vehicle will be transporting you from the trail-head down to the Pittawala Paththana trail. You will be hiking through the beautiful plains of Pittawala Paththana. 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.
You will then be traveling in a vehicle to a nearby village for lunch. The meal will be home-cooked in traditional Sri Lankan style. After your delicious village lunch, you will be traveling to the head of the waterfall track.
The area is the starting point of many rivers and includes quite a few waterfalls. You will be going on a 7km trek discovering the rivers, streams, and waterfalls in the jungle. You will be visiting Sera Ella, one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Sri Lanka. You will have refreshments along the way. 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 5:30 pm completing your hike.
Notes:
Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
Difficulty Level: Medium.
The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and well being of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern.
