Hiking Makandawa Rainforest Reserve – 4 hrs – Kitulgala

You hike across the Kalani river to Makandawa Rainforest Reserve. In here many bird species, almost all endemic, can be spotted. The thick canopy overhead provides shade and cool air even on the hottest of days. The reserve also has several waterfalls, and it's possible to swim in the local swimming holes to cool off.

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Terms and conditions

Booking : Book online, call us or drop us an email.
Price : The price may slightly go up or down at the time of booking.
Payment : Full payment is settled prior starting the tour/excursion.
Days of the tour or the hours of excursion : The tour or the excursion is completed within mentioned time.
Per hour vehicle detention fee : 3 USD - Tuk Tuk / 5 USD Standard car & van
Weather : If weather conditions are unfavourable activities will be adjusted accordingly.
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Refund : Refund will be determined after reducing third party's and our costs.

About this hike

Beat Season : All year around
Available : Daily
Arranging time needed : 1 day
Hottest month : 

Starting point : See on the map
First intake : 7 AM
Last intake : 5 PM
Whole excursion hrs : 4 hrs approximately (Round trip including transportation to the starting point and safety briefing)

Restrictions : Do not touch corals please / Be a responsible and ethical snorkeler and diver / No flash photography of ancient paintings / Cover your knees and shoulders before enter any temple. / Do not leave plastics behind / Please do not feed wild animals.

Price includes : 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 / All Gov taxes.

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Optional : A well-spoken local animal expert / historian could be arranged with an additional fee.

You may bring : Water shoes, sandals with and ankle strap or a pair of trainers / Quick dry short and T shirt / Not overly revealing clothes / Insect repellent / Sunblock / Waterproof camera / A glasses strap is a good idea / Hat with a visor for sun protection / Plastic bags to keep wet clothes.

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