Hiking
Makandawa Rainforest Reserve
Borderlands offers guided hikes through the local forests surrounding Kithulgala, from short 1 hour hikes to our “secret” canyon, passing by friendly, smiling villagers. Climb for stunning views of the Kelani River valley, the verdant jungle, and the rocky crag faces of the higher Hill Country. Alternatively take a half day hike to Makandawa Rainforest Reserve, located a short distance across the river from Borderlands. The reserve has rich birdlife and has and many endemic species such as the Sri Lanka Orange Billed Babbler, Black Eagle, Scarlet Minivert, Chestnut Owlet and Blue Magpie, which makes it a great spot for avid birdwatchers. The hike takes you through a thick canopy of lush forest, trees towering above and providing natural shade and coolness even on the hottest day. The reserve has several waterfalls and its possible to swim in local swimming holes inside the reserve. Packed lunches are provided for this half day hike from Borderlands.
- Location: Kithulgala
- Age: All ages
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- US$45
- You can include this activity as part of an overnight stay in one of our River view cabin, which includes up to two activities and all meals and tea for $145 per night.
- Special rates are available for Sri Lankan residents.
** ALL RATES ARE IN US$/PER PERSON INCLUDING ALL TAXES.
- Experienced Local Guides Trained in CPR & Artificial Respiration
- Mobile Phone for Emergency Calls
- Safety and First Aid Equipment
- Small Daypack
- Drybag
- Drinking Water
- All Other Necessary Equipment
- Sensible Hiking Shoes
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
Belilena Cave
Leave Borderlands Camp and hike through dense rubber estates. Cut through tea estates and local villages for a leisurely journey laced with extraordinary views of the surrounding hill-country landscape whilst strolling through rubber tapping and tea-plucking communities to reach the Belilena Caves. With the largest prehistoric caves in Sri Lanka, Belilena is also famous for the skeletal remains that were found in the caves which date between 18 000 to 32000 years ago. There is also a waterfall that dramatically drops over the mouth of the main cave. It is a rewarding, refreshing and welcome treat for the hiker to stand under its stream and cool down before the hike downhill back to camp.
- Location: Belilana Cave, Kithulgala
- Age: All Ages
- Duration: Between 3-5 hour round trip
- US$45
- You can include this activity as part of an overnight stay in one of our river view cabin,
which includes up to two activities and all meals and tea for $145 per person per night. - Special rates are available for Sri Lankan residents.
** ALL RATES ARE IN US$/PER PERSON INCLUDING ALL TAXES.
- Experienced Local Guides Trained in CPR & First Aid
- Mobile Phone for Emergency Calls
- First Aid Kit
- Small Daypack
- Refreshments
- Drinking Water
- All Other Necessary Equipment
- Sensible Hiking Shoes
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
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IncludedHikingFirst Aid Kit
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Not IncludedExperienced river guides who are trained in certified in CPR and First AidInternational Standard Safety EquipmentOptional Support GearAll other necessary equipment
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