Hike to Devil's Staircase

Devil's Staircase

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SKU: LK[sensitive content]0) This tour offers you the opportunity to hike on one of the most famous hiking and jeep trails in Sri Lanka, ‘The Devil’s Staircase’.

Horton Plains National Park

Private Tour

10 Hours

MODERATE

English

Description

This tour offers you the opportunity to hike on one of the most famous hiking and jeep trails in Sri Lanka, ‘The Devil’s Staircase’.This rather ominous-sounding trail is one of the toughest in the country and is attempted only by the most experienced hikers.
A harsh 15km trail from Bambarakanda Rest, near the Bambarakanda Falls, to Ohiya near the Horton Plains.All hikes start at 7:30 m.Enjoy lunch on the trail.You will be spending approximately 7 hours of solid hiking over rough terrain in the hills.Get to see Bambarakanda Waterfalls, the tallest waterfall of Sri Lanka, and the ‘V cut’ a narrow pass which pierces through a hill. This tour is recommended from January to March, but also available from June to August.

What's Included

Refreshments with energy slabs

Lunch

First aid with the qualified officer

Back up vehicle for emergency transport

Support staff fee for guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer

What's Excluded

Hotel pickup and drop off

Any transportation up to the trail head at Bambarakanda

Any additional beverages or food

Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for people with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not stroller accessible

Not suitable for pets

Infants must not sit on laps

Infant seats unavailable

Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients

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.

Subject to favorable weather conditions

Minimum age is 12 years

Departure Point: Bambarakanda trail head (address in voucher)

Address: Bambarakanda trail head: Kalupahana Junction - Ohiya Rd

Return point: Ohiya Village