Central Highlands

Riverston

Windswept ridges and mini World's End views on the northern edge of the Knuckles.

Windswept ridges and mini World's End views on the northern edge of the Knuckles.

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Journeys

Tours that include Riverston.

7 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast

The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.

from $890

10 Days

Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches

A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.

from $1,290

14+ Days

A deeper journey through the island

Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.

from $1,840

Experiences

Knuckles & RiverstonFull day

Cloud forest, village paths and ridge views in one of the island's wildest ranges.

Horton Plains & Nuwara EliyaHalf day (early start)

A cool 9km loop across high grassland to a cliff that drops away into cloud.

Gal OyaHalf day

Drift between forested islands where elephants sometimes swim across the reservoir.

KithulgalaHalf day

Grade 2-3 rapids on the Kelani River, framed by rainforest.