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Discover the sleepy village of Heel Oya

Heel Oya Village Trail

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A tranquil journey down a comfortable trail leading to the untainted village of “Heel Oya” at Knuckles’ foothills, untouched by mass tourism.

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Type

Trek & Culinary

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Duration

Approx. 3 ½ hours.

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Difficulty

Easy

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What to wear

Good trekking shoes, neutral colored clothes, a raincoat, and a jacket as it can get chilly. Bring a swimsuit if you fancy a quick dip, let our team know and they will arrange towels.

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Includes

A trekking guide, leech socks, village lunch, and trekking poles on availability.

Wander through tea estates, pine forests, terraced paddy fields, and misty hills, immersing yourself in inspiring viewpoints. Embrace nature's poetry as you revel in the beauty around you. Take a refreshing dip in a cooling waterhole en route to the village. Immerse yourself in the authentic Sri Lankan lifestyle, discovering traditional terraced paddy cultivation. Optional cooking demo and local lunch at a villager's home.

Good to Know

Take a change of clothes in case the water entices you.

There may be leeches, so we advise you to wear leech socks. Our guide will advise you on how to best deal with harmless leeches.

Best combined with traditional village lunch and cooking demonstration.

We recommend Heel Oya on the date of departure where your chauffeur will pick you from the village.

Ideal for the day of arrival to Wild Glamping Knuckles.

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