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One-Day Knuckles Mountain Expedition • Five Peaks • One Epic Adventure
Challenge yourself on an exciting One-Day Five Peaks Hiking Expedition in the UNESCO World Heritage Knuckles Mountain Range. Led by an elite team of Ex-Sri Lanka Air Force Special Forces instructors, traverse misty ridges, summit panoramic peaks, and refresh under a natural waterfall shower.
FIVE PEAKS HIKING ADVENTURE — ONE-DAY KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION. Experience the wild beauty of the Knuckles Mountain Range with an elite adventure team. Challenge yourself on an exciting Five Peaks Hiking Expedition, surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes, dense cloud forests, misty ridges, and natural waterfalls.
WHY CHOOSE GMCT ADVENTURES: Adventure • Safety • Experience • Professionalism. Our expeditions are designed and operated by experienced adventure professionals with military and wilderness backgrounds, providing you with a safe, professionally managed and memorable mountain experience.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY: You will be accompanied by a professional team of Ex-Sri Lanka Air Force Special Forces personnel, including experienced Adventure Instructors, Professional Mountain Guides, Physio / Combat Medic, Wilderness Survival Specialists, and Safety & Rescue Personnel. With our experienced team beside you, you are in safe hands throughout the expedition.
06:00 AM – Departure from Kandy: Begin the journey from Kandy towards Bambarella, enjoying scenic mountain roads and lush tea plantation landscapes.
08:00 AM – Hiking Begins at Bambarella: Start the Five Peaks hiking expedition with our professional guides and Ex-Special Forces safety team.
11:00 AM – Reach the Summit: Reach the mountain crest and enjoy breathtaking 360° panoramic views across the Knuckles Mountain Range.
12:00 PM – Picnic Lunch at the Peak: Savor your packed lunch surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks and misty cloud forests.
01:00 PM – Return Hike: Begin the descent through beautiful mountain terrain, high grassland trails, and endemic flora.
04:00 PM – Natural Waterfall Shower: Refresh yourself with an invigorating natural waterfall shower after the exhilarating hike.
06:00 PM – Arrival in Kandy: End an unforgettable day of mountain hiking, adventure, and camaraderie.
15 to 20 Guests ($65 per person) — Includes Five Peaks guided expedition, picnic lunch, permits, first aid, insurance & Ex-Special Forces guide team.
10 to 14 Guests ($85 per person) — Includes Five Peaks guided expedition, picnic lunch, permits, first aid, insurance & Ex-Special Forces guide team.
5 to 9 Guests ($105 per person) — Includes Five Peaks guided expedition, picnic lunch, permits, first aid, insurance & Ex-Special Forces guide team.
2 to 4 Guests ($135 per person) — Includes private guide team, Five Peaks expedition, picnic lunch, permits & waterfall shower.
Private 1-on-1 VIP Expedition ($450) — Dedicated Ex-Special Forces guide, combat medic, permits, picnic lunch & waterfall shower.
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