What to do and see in Matale, Central Province: The Best Walking Tours

February 17, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

Matale (Sinhala: මාතලේ, Tamil:மாத்தளை) often written as Mathale (pronounced Maathalé), is a large town in Matale District of the Central Province, of Sri Lanka. It is 142 kilometres (88 mi) from Colombo and near Kandy. Surrounding the town are the Knuckles Mountain Range, the foothills were called Wiltshire by the British. It is a mainly agricultural area, where tea, rubber, vegetable and spice cultivation dominate.
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1. Sri Lanka Tour Packages | Discover Sri Lankan Beauty | Private Tour

ASY Tours Sri Lanka
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Beginning in Negombo and ending in Colombo, this backpacker adventure tour of Sri Lanka will take you up into the misty mountain tops, down to the sun coated beaches and explore the national parks searching for elephants. Guided with ASY Tours guide, and a Sri Lankan cultural guide for the whole tour! With ASY Tours - Sri Lanka, you will experience a 12-day tour package taking you through the green and luscious gem of the Indian Ocean, where smells of spices, tea and traditional foods will bring your senses alive. ASY Tours - Sri Lanka includes accommodation in hotels and hostels as well as the most stunning train journey in the world, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Entrance fee for sights.

Reviewed By vhn90

Went on a morning safari, and had a great time! It was rumored that a leopard was laying on a rock, but then it dissoparied. The other cars went on to chase it, but our driver stayed put with the rock and closed the engine. 5 min wait, and the leopard claimed up on the rock again - and we were all alone to vitnes the beautiful animal! Saw alot of other animals and the driver choose roads with no/few other cars, so we felt "alone" on the safari journey. Recommanded!

2. Two days tour: Hikking and Camping in the Kuckles mountains

Suranga tours
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We go hiking in the breathtaking surrounding of the Knuckles Mountain Range. Discover with your local guide different animals and see local plants. We arrange this trip accordingly to your preference. You can choose between a long or short hike and even go for a camping adventure. For further details please call Sura. We can discuss your interests and needs and plan the trip together to make it a unique experience for you.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By 446ellyt

Great guy! Did just what we wanted to do..no selling... definitely would recommend them to others that want to explore Kandy and the surrounding area

3. All Inclusive Knuckles Day Track With Accommodation

Rando knuckles
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With more than 3 years of experience under my belt, as a trekking guide. I have so much to share with you. Try a hike and let me guide you through the beautiful mountains while you let yourself lose in the elegance of the nature.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 2 night half board accommodation Breakfast,Dinner (Heavens holiday resort), Picnic lunch, entrance tickets, Guiding fee, Mineral water (Tracking day)

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Reviewed By Alexis D

Shalika was amazing all the way! Very friendly and he knows the mountains very well. We went to some really beautiful places together I highly recommend :)

4. N trekkers Pansalthanna

Balakaduwa Junction, Sri Lanka N trekkers Matale
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From the peak are visible the Matale and Alawathugoda town and the mountain ranges that surround a good part of the Matale District, namely Wilshire , Hunnasgiriya, Elkaduwa, Brandy rock Etipola, Muwagala, Ankumbura, Bahirawa kanda (Kandy), Bible rock (Pilimathalawa), Riverton and Owilikanda ranges. Trekking (06km) maximum time taken for this is around 02 – 04 hours (Depend on the tourist). Tea plantation The scenery Special note • Polythine and plastic items should not be dropped on the way side. Each one must carry such items himself / herself. • Smoking and alcohol consumption must not be done. ( during the expedition ) • The full charges must be paid by cash at the start.

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5. Knuckles mountain trekking : Private tour from Kandy

Nefelibata Travels (Pvt) Ltd

Enjoy amazing nature trekking in Knuckles mountain range (World Heritage Site). Our trekking team is well experience and expertise in trekking and hiking all over the Sri Lanka, specially in Knuckles mountain range and hill country. Enjoy your time ! Tour Itinerary • Hotel pickup at 5,30 AM • Arrival time will be 6.30 A.M at the Knuckles Mountain range trail head. • Brief description of the route and the hike. There will be two trekking options for selection – • Water fall trekking (9 K.M’s both ways) or the Knuckles peak hike (16 K.M’s both ways) • Starting the hike at 6.45 A.M. • Rest stops within every 1.5 K.M. • Refreshments • Estimated time to reach the top by 12.15 P.M. •Bath in water fall and enjoy foods • Photography session • Climbing down by 1.15 P.M • Refreshments • Reaching the trail head by 5.30 P.M • Hotel drop off

Inclusions: English speaking trekking guide, Hotel pick up and drop off , Foods, refreshments with energy slabs., First aids , Back up vehicle for emergency transport., 1000 ml water bottle per person , Support staff - guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer.

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Reviewed By Barceloca01

The purchase went really smooth and the agency was very reliable! Pricing was off course higher, then it would have been,if we would have bought it ourself, but that way we had our ticket secured on our preferred day.

6. One nights and two days trek in Knuckles Mountain

Yala Safari Holidays - Private Game Drives

Pick up from Kandy at arround 07 am and depart to Knuckles Mountain Range via Mahiyanganaya and undertake a trek where you can have a scenic view of Sri Lankan rural villages. You will spend your night in a mobile tented camp with our trekking guide. Next day morning you will wake up with birds natural alarm and you will be return to Kandy via Kandy village rice fields.Finally you will ended up your trekking in Kandy and you will be drop at Kandy at 6 pm.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, A helper and a guide will be escorting the whole trip., Refreshments and all transfers will be provided., Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Wander552586

We had such an exciting day. Picked up early by our driver and driven to the park in a jeep. We saw so many animals up close but seeing the leopard was an amazing experience as it walked right in front of our jeep!! Our driver collected a lovely Sri Lankan picnic for lunch which we ate beside a fabulous beach before heading black out on safari. Very well organised trip.

7. 3 day 2 night Yoga retreats in Paradise island of Sri Lanka all year round

Welikande Villas Yoga Retreat, 234 Sirigigina Rd, Pussellagolla Watta, Udispattuwa 20196, Sri Lanka WELIKANDE YOGA RETREATS

We have made a program for experiencing our wonderful unspoilt area with its fresh foods, clean air, cool evenings, mountains and waterfalls. The essence is to experience yourself through yoga and meditation whilst experiencing nature.

Inclusions: Yoga matts blocks and straps

Exclusions: Private transportation

8. Night Camping Tour

Holiday Walkers Sri Lanka

Are you and your spouse one of those crazy nature lovers looking for an adventurous holiday in Sri Lanka? You’ve come to the right spot! From rainforests to jungles to tea estates to beaches to riversides, you decide where you want to camp for the night! If you are wondering whether you might have to compromise on comfort and luxury to get hold of this adventurous holiday, don’t sweat it. We have couple camping options in Sri Lanka to suit your requirements; be it a restricted budget or a luxury honeymoon.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, bottle of water, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By patricklasi

I just got back from a 8 night trip.to.Sri Lanka and was super.amazed by Mr Thilanka from Holiday Walkers. Of course the tour was good. However what impressed me.most was , --about a week before the tour I thought I need to cancel , I had already paid 100%. Thilanka spoke to the hotel and got me a 100 percent refund !!! . We were so.impressed. However, we then proceeded with the tour as planned and had a magnificent time !

9. Roots of Sri Lanka - VL01

Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka Vibrant Lanka Tours

Since 2017 Vibrant Lanka Tours offers tailor-made holiday packages to everyone who has the interest to visit Sri Lanka and experience the authenticity of culture, history and tropical nature. With our dedicated and well knowledgeable team, our vision is to provide unique services to each and every customer beginning to the end of the tour to experience vibrant Sri Lanka. As we always see the value of sustainable tourism, we promote unique packages that are connected with the sustainability of Sri Lankan culture and nature while sharing the victory of Sri Lanka to the world and providing the best tropical nature experience to our clients with our environmental ethics and values. We mainly promote Mountain Hiking and waterfall hunting packages, Historical, architectural and cultural packages, village life experience, Wellness Ayurvedic packages, Wildlife experience, and Relaxing beach or nature holiday packages.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Use of SCUBA equipment, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Use of bicycle, WiFi on board

10. Knuckles Trek

Kandy City Centre, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka SriLanka Plus Travel

You will be transferred from Kandy 22 kms on Mahinyangana road and then another 18 kms inland by a van where you will be starting the trek through home spice gardens, vegetable fields, rice fields, tea plantation, pigmy forests and plateaus. The trek is approximately about 8 kms one way and its 16 kms in total. At the end of the trail you would be able to swim at a base of a nice waterfall. You are expected to encounter with species such as Deer, Barking deer, Deer monkey and various types of Lizards. In this trek you will be climbing from 1200 ft to 1850 ft. On the way back you will be able to do some bird watching.

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Reviewed By Louise J

It’s well worth the amount of steps involved in visiting this fabulous site in Sri Lanka. The history is amazing and the views fantastic.

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