About this experience
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.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- 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
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Any transportation up to the trail head at Bambarakanda
- Any additional beverages or food
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 12+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 07:30
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- 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
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Departure Point: Bambarakanda trail head (address in voucher) Address: Bambarakanda trail head: Kalupahana Junction - Ohiya Rd Dates: Daily Return point: Ohiya Village
- Address
- Kalupahana - Ohiya Rd Sri Lanka, Kalupahana, 90186, LK
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 10 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Departure Point: Bambarakanda trail head (address in voucher) Address: Bambarakanda trail head: Kalupahana Junction - Ohiya Rd Dates: Daily Return point: Ohiya Village, Kalupahana - Ohiya Rd Sri Lanka, Kalupahana, 90186, LK.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 12 or older.
From AED 229 per person (8 travelers)
