Kanneliya Rainforest Trek with Lunch

General information

Destination	Duration	Category
Galle, Sri Lanka	2 hours	Private Excursion

Program details

Description of the location:
Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya, is a forest reserve in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Identified as one of the most floristically rich areas in South Asia; this forest region is the last remaining large rainforest in Sri Lanka, other than the Sinharaja Rainforest. Its home to 26 species of snakes, 32 species of butterflies, 30 types of birds and 500 varieties of trees. The forest is situated 35km northwest of the City of Galle; and is a major catchment area for two of the most important rivers in southern Sri Lanka, Gin Ganga and Nilwala Ganga. Designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO, the Kanneliya forest reserve home to many endemic plant and animal.

Description of the Activity:
Our wildlife tracker will accompany you during your walk assisting with sightings along the way. Midway we stop for a drink and a piece of cake at a scenic waterfall, followed by lunch.