Wild Glamping Knuckles - Thema Collection

Si vous cherchez un endroit coupé de tout dans une région montagneuse magnifique et peu fréquentée, cet endroit est fait pour vous! On vous récupère en 4X4 avec vos sacs et après 15 min sur des sentiers praticables que par ce conducteur, vous arrivez dans un campements magnifique. Les tentes étaient luxueuses, confortables, avec une vue sublime sur la montagne. Une sensation hors du temps. Mais au delà du fait que l'endroit est à coupé le souffle, ce que j'ai le plus apprécié sont les randonnées avec Milan, un des guide, fait pour ce job, passionné par la montagne et toute la faune et la flore qu'elle abrite. Je suis un passionné par la randonnée qui a l'habitude de marcher seul mais sans lui, je n'aurais jamais pu découvrir tous ces coins reculés avec autant d'informations aussi riches, que passionnantes. Merci Milan pour la marche et tous nos échanges autour de notre passion ! Et vive les Knuckles!

Pas très fan de la nourriture et peut-être deux trois détails d'équipements à améliorer. Mais vraiment c'est parce que c'est un prix qui mérite un standing qui est quand-même largement récompensé par le lieu et les activités proposées.

Beautifully appointed and location. Very comfortable. Friendly and kind staff

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De locatie. Het uitzicht vanaf de eetruimte. De pannenkoeken die ze aanbieden na een trektocht.

Beperkte elektriciteit (enkel ‘s ochtends en ‘‘s avonds enkele uren) en geen Wifi. We hadden ook geen warm water maar konden de 2de dag douchen in een andere tent.

Stunning location, comfortable tents, delicious food, very friendly staff and excellent place to go walking.

Wir hatten ein sehr aufregendes Erlebnis im Zelt und eine tolle Wanderung durch die Knuckles. Nachts konnten wir die Tiere hören und ab und zu hatten wir Froschbesuch im Bad. Das Personal ist überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück und abendliche Barbecue war lecker und hat uns die indische Küche näher gebracht. Mal 2 Tage ohne jeglichen Handyempfang/Internet außerdem sehr entspannend.

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A really cool experience! The staff were very helpful and attentive, and we enjoyed the hike through the village (including the village lunch). The glamping site had everything you could need when staying in remote nature.

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We loved the way off the beaten track location deep in the forested country with only the sounds of wind rain waterfalls and wildlife. The very limited wifi (only a few hours a day) and the staff professional but laid back service

Amazing, serene location, beautiful staff and guided walks

Basic accommodation, a little dated for the price, road to camping site bad

Amazing serene location with stunning scenery, lovely guide Saj for our hike

The last 2km drive to the camp is on a very bad bumpy road

I was hesitant when I booked this place because of the price, but it was definitely worth it. One of the best places I stayed during my 3 weeks in Sri Lanka. The local guides were great to hike with. The beds were extremely comfortable and waking up to the view outside the tent every morning was incredible. Everything was very clean and the food was good. Spacious and clean bathroom, much better than what I was expecting. I also felt very safe here as a female solo traveler.

Slightly expensive but I think it was worth it for the very good experience

Overall I absolutely recommend staying in the Knuckles if you’re looking for a relaxing, outdoorsy experience off the beaten track. The views from the glampsite are breathtaking and the location is excellent for several different hikes of various difficulty levels. The site charges ~35USD per person for a private guided hike which actually turned out to be both decent value (7 hours) and very necessary (not an easy hike)! Our guide Chamra was absolutely excellent. We hiked to the waterfall and swam there which was easily a highlight of our whole trip. The food was really tasty and the staff at the glampsite were very polite and attentive. The tent was comfortable, there’s hot water 24/7 and the generator is on a few hours a day for charging etc.

I was a bit apprehensive of the price of this particular glampsite and indeed it is a bit expensive for what you get, especially as you don’t have much choice but to eat dinner there. There are certainly cheaper places you can stay but if this is in your budget then I would say it’s still worth it for a very comfortable stay. We would have liked more choice of drinks e.g. soft drinks (they only had beer). I also think the tents need to have extra blankets ideally as it gets cold at night so bring an extra layer. Being off-grid & off-line offered a welcome digital detox, but ideally do try and arrange your return journey before you arrive otherwise you will have to accept whatever the staff can arrange for you which may not be the cheapest option. It is about 1.5 hours outside of Kandy FYI.

Tutto. Non ultimo lo staff, molto giovane, professionale e accogliente.

Nie dotarliśmy do hotelu ze względu na uszkodzenie drogi dojazdowej. Po ponad miesiącu nie odzyskaliśmy pieniędzy za rezerwację.

Nie dotarliśmy do hotelu ze względu na uszkodzenie drogi dojazdowej. Po ponad miesiącu nie odzyskaliśmy pieniędzy za rezerwację.

An immersive experience in nature and fully offline. I didn’t expect the road to the pick up location to be as narrow and winding as it was. Once I got picked up by the 4x4 the adventure started and had an exceptional time. The road is really as bumpy as they say, but definitely part of the experience. The staff are all very kind and attentive. I did the waterfall hike with Saj, and it was so much fun! Also enjoyed hearing more about the nature and animals around us. The food was also very delicious. Overall an experience to remember.

The location is amazing. The views out of the property were incredible. The staff were so lovely.

The glamping is silence in another way no wifi, just a few hours electricity, we are not used to it and this is an experience worth it. The tents should be repaired, but nothing to worry still in a good quality. Staff is amazing, food in this mountain area unbelievable. Warmer bed covers are provided, umbrella, lightning too.

Just for the hike be prepared for leeches, we had trekking clothes and the special socks from the glamping but this did not help. We were very scared about it, even if our guide did the best he could, he shared chocolate with us, to make us happy again. Nature is beautiful, but the hike never again.

Geweldige mensen!! de manager kwam ons onderweg opzoeken toen we zelf naar het dorp liepen om mee te lopen

de bloedzuigers. hier hebben we zelf ook iets niet goed gedaan.

Amazing location, right in the middle of the mountains. The cool weather with mist cover made it a memorable experience for us. A kind word for the staff who made it happen - thank you Banuka, Suren and Team! Your humble nature, insightful information and sumptuous dinners made it extra special! We did the Waterfall Trek - moderate difficulty and thankfully the weather Gods were good to us. The short stay and swim at the falls was absolutely refreshing, kind mention and thanks to our guide Asela!! Overall, would absolutely RECOMMEND some time here to breathe in the clean fresh air, have their healthy meals and rejuvenate at Wild Glamping - Knuckles --- Cheers :)

Remote and peaceful location, authentic experience through villages and nice surroundings. We were the only guests on the night we stayed.

Very remote location meant a long and difficult journey to get there - jeep ride isn’t for the faint hearted! Walk through Knuckles Mountain Range was nice but we had a cloudy day so didn’t get much of a view.

This place was wonderful. Located in a beautiful hill top setting! Fantastic to escape the digital world and soak up the pristine air and beautiful views. As commented by others, the 2km transfer by jeep into the resort is very bumpy..but that adds to the off road/ off grid experience! The cabin was well appointed and the bed was very comfy. We only did one trek to Heel Oya which took about 4 hours with stops for dips at swimming places in the river! It was absolutely fantastic..beautiful scenery and virtually all down hill. Our guide Asela was terrific. Food was good..large portions! The staff were all lovely!

Tent zip needed some repair..but only minor issue!

Deze trip was echt een hele ervaring, als je de natuur in wild is dit zeker een aanrader!

Like - location, nature trails, food and service. Dislike - access roads and not having mobile connectivity.

Amazing glamping set up in picturesque location Staff were really friendly and helpful when discussing hikes and great guides Food was delightful

It is an experience that anyone ,who loves hiking and a little pampering at the same time, should have. The view is beautiful, the vibes are beautiful, the staff is amazingly professional, the food is really good. Totally worth it!

Friendly hostes and amazing location

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Overall our stay was amazing, the tents are comfortable and very clean, the food was nice but nothing exceptional, we were not able to do any of the hikes due to personal circumstances but it was still a very pleasant stay

As lovely as our stay was I just don’t think it’s worth the price

The Location is amazing, the tents are comfortable, the food was good. Soup and dessert varied every evening, main course was the same. They tried to come up with something vegetarian for me which was nice. I told them in advance that I do not eat meat, however my message did not go through to the staff at the campsite, however they made a plan. Everyone was very nice, the guide for the waterfall trail was super nice caring.

It was rainy and very windy, so it was super cold and the tents don't have any kind of heating so it was a bit uncomfortable due to the wheater. Also we got wet on the hike and our clothes could not dry due to the humidity. Sooo maybee some kind of heating would be a good idea. Also some other vegetarian options than potatoes and eggs would be cool ;) Even though the wheater was shitty the staff tried their best to make our stay great and everything was well organized.

Lovely location, friendly staff , great walks Be aware there are limited hours for electricity; more a camping experience than glamping !

The place is amazing. Very friendly staff and always willing to help you. The room is very beautiful, big and clean. I totally recommend staying here.

This is a brilliant off the beaten track hiking location. The cabins are just as they look in photos and very comfortable & private. We did the waterfall hike with Sajith- he was so knowledgeable and made our stay. Both an amazing sunset and mad storm!

Banuka was very helpful and friendly! He and other staff members really made our stay so wonderful, thank you:) The location is extremely beautiful and the rooms and facilities are amazing knowing it is quite literally in the middle of forests! Very relaxing and nature-full stay:) highly recommend!!

we really liked everything:) top place of our stay!

- Great location in the middle of nowhere, with beautiful surroundings and great views of the mountains. It was quite a tough road to get there, but worth it. Lots of fireflies on the way :) - The staff was great and very helpful with every request or question we had. - The barbeque dinner was delicious. - I like that it was eco-focused.

Limited charging access for your devices and there is no cell reception in the camp. Could be a good thing to disconnect with social media and revel in nature; could be annoying if you are going on a full day hike and you like the idea of safety a fully charged phone provides. No dealbreaker for me, but some people might mind that.

Amazing experience amidst beautiful nature! The tents are very cozy, and everyone from the staff is absolutely great! We can highly recommend the place 🥰

Because you are in the middle of mountains, you see frogs from time to time in your bathroom. Nothing to worry, they stay in the bathroom or can be easily taken out.

Everything at the facility was great, especially the service offered by Bhanuka and Sajith, who did their best to make our stay memorable.

There is nothing to mention.

Location is really nice - in the mountains with lovely views and you can see fire flies from the tent at night. The guide we had (via the glampsite) was very friendly, knowledgeable and good fun.

I don’t usually write negative reviews but felt like I should. We booked this as a treat (it was much more expensive than our other accommodation on the trip but it sounded amazing and the reviews looked good). We firstly met the jeep at the meeting point and immediately were sent off on a walk with a guide who we hadn’t requested and handed a ‘gift’ of snacks (which we were then later charged for). It turned out that this walk was going to cost $70. The snack box even included sausages after telling them in advance that we were vegetarian. This was just a bit unpleasant and we felt a bit scammed - we just asked for recommendations for a local walk but were hurriedly sent off with the guide with no communication from the manager. We then went for dinner in the evening, and it was a meat bbq. The bbq is done inside the restaurant tent, so is incredibly smoky and smells of meat. As a vegetarian, we were only offered noodles with ketchup, or, after we asked for something Sri Lankan, we were given the breakfast meal (Dahl and coconut Sambal) which we were happy with, but disappointed that this was the meal when we’d paid a lot to be here and had had so much better food throughout our trip. The staff were very friendly but really wasn’t what we expected. Overall, it’s an incredibly lovely location but for the price, we don’t think it was value for money. It’s a real shame as the glampsite really has a lot of potential but the communication and service wasn’t quite there.

So peaceful!! This was a true highlight of our trip. The beds in the tents were soooo comfy, we ended up extending for two extra night. We went on a really great hike with our guide Banu too who was so knowledgeable, it really topped off the experience for us. If you’re looking for something off the tourist track and really in nature this is definitely the place to book.

Nothing, the team were so accommodating (especially Banu who was our host & Vignesh who served us for our meals, we felt very well looked after)

The Environment, the Food and the people there

First of all, the way to get there already starts the feeling of adventure. A 4×4 vehicle picks you up for an off-road experience. When you arrive an intimate and dedicated staff greets you, the hotel manager welcomes you and explains everything that awaits you while the rest make sure your luggage reaches your tent. The tent has a private toilet and shower with hot water all the time. And their hiking trails are just crazy! The guide who joins you is dedicated and full of knowledge and will take you to magical and stunning places!

We thoroughly enjoyed the unique accommodations. The food was delicious, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having a good time. If you want to wake up to the serene beauty of Knuckles mountain in comfort, this is the experience for you!

I can't think of anything that would make this experience better. Knuckles Glamping delivered above and beyond what we expected. Keep doing what you're doing!

Our 2 days in Knuckles Wild Glamping were our favourite days in Sri Lanka! Everyone was so friendly. Bankua helped us find our way there (as we drove ourselves and arrived at night). And Sajith guided us on our 14km hike to the waterfall. We learned so many interesting things from him and by the time we had to leave, it felt like we had made a new friend! Also, the food was so delicious! We loved the breakfast, lunch and BBQ dinner! Thank you all so much for making our stay so memorable. We hope that we can return one day.

We loved everything!

location is beautiful. Staff go over and beyond to be helpful & accommodating which makes the stay even more enjoyable.