{"id":3309,"date":"2022-12-22T15:42:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T10:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=experience&#038;p=3309"},"modified":"2025-08-15T07:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:02:40","slug":"destination-adventure-trekking-canoeing-and-mountain-biking-belihuloya","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/experience\/destination-adventure-trekking-canoeing-and-mountain-biking-belihuloya\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Adventure: Trekking, Canoeing, and Mountain Biking \u2013 Belihuloya"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">5 hours<\/h6>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Destination Adventure: Trekking, Canoeing, and Mountain Biking \u2013 Belihuloya<\/h1>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center; color: #a69a6d;\"><em>Recommended to travel : <strong>Throughout the year<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; class=&#8221;image-conetent-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;left-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13513&#8243; img_size=&#8221;Full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5><b>Follow the trail on foot to a village with a secret, paddle through the butterfly reservoir on a canoe, and traverse the chilly mountain on a bike, all in one day at Belihuloya.<\/b><\/h5>\r\nLocated in the southwestern part of the hill country, the geographical location and its climatically transitional condition make Belihuloya a paradise for adrenaline lovers.\r\n\r\nMoist semi-evergreen forests, tropical savanna forests, dry pathana grasslands, and montane temperate forests, which are ideal for trekking and cycling, and the butterfly-shaped Samanalawewa Reservoir set out a perfect location for canoeing in flat water.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n\r\nHere we are doing a soft to moderate 6-kilometer nature trail to a traditional village, alongside the riverine forest of Belihuloya through paddy fields, encountering beautiful streams and waterfalls. At the end of the trail, we do a one-hour canoe ride crossing the Samanalawewa and go into a local house for a traditional lunch. After finishing lunch, we will get on our cycles and do 6 km of pedaling to the start point.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;right-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2><em>Why should you book this trip?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belihuloya has a perfect setting with a non-humid, excellent climatic condition all year round, making it one of the best places to enjoy the outdoors and its natural environment.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positioned very close to famed tourist locations, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, and Haputale.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trekking trail takes you through the wilderness and also to a village known to have been engaged in the steel industry between 161 and 137 BC \u2013 probably one of the first in the world.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great opportunity to get close to nature and to observe different species of birds and butterflies along with the local agricultural and farming systems.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get some fascinating insights into village lifestyles.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could be combined with some other leisure and adventure activities like zip-lining, ATV rides, archery, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13521&#8243; img_size=&#8221;Full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;inspiration-expert-widget&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6083&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><strong>Mr. Hemantha<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6>Key person to meet<\/h6>\r\n<h2>Get inspired by industry experts<\/h2>\r\n<h5>Hailing from a rural village in Kinchigune, Belihuloya. and eager to pursue his passion for nature and adventure he soon learned the ropes to becoming an Adventure &amp; Activity Specialist.<\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retiring his green thumb, he\u2019s known today for being an avid birdwatcher and extreme wildlife enthusiast, amidst leading adventure programmes at the Kinchigune campsite. An expert in everything from canoeing and cycling, to rope challenges and stewarding, Hemantha is always game for new adventures!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_meta_color=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675072184210{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">This is Possible from<\/h2>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">From gorgeous landscapes to historical landmarks to enthralling people &amp; culture, wherever you go in Sri Lanka you are bound to be amazed.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"destinations-list\"> <div class=\"row gy-5 g-lg-5\"><div class=\"col-md-6 col-xl-4\"> <div class=\"item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/destination\/nuwara-eliya\/\" 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