Safety & Risk Acknowledgement

2. Inherent Outdoor Risks

Participants understand that outdoor environments contain inherent natural risks including slips, trips, falls, minor injuries from terrain, fatigue, dehydration, sudden weather changes, falling branches, insects, wildlife encounters, and limited access to medical facilities in remote areas.

These risks are part of outdoor adventure activities and cannot be completely eliminated.

3. Participant Responsibilities

Participants agree to:

Essential Participant Rules:

• Follow all instructions provided by certified guides.
• Stay with the group unless explicit permission is given.
• Inform the guide of any concerns affecting safety.
• Wear appropriate trekking footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Carry sufficient water bottle and personal necessities.
• Avoid actions that create danger for self or fellow trekkers.
• Respect local communities, nature reserves, and wildlife.

4. Physical Fitness

Participants should maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness suitable for their chosen activity.

Some mountain treks involve long-distance walking, steep ascents/descents, and outdoor endurance. Participants are responsible for selecting activities matching their physical capabilities.

If you have any condition affecting your ability to participate safely, please inform Kandy Trekking Tours prior to the activity.

5. Health and Medical Information

Kandy Trekking Tours does not routinely collect private medical records.

However, participants are encouraged to voluntarily inform your guide about important health considerations affecting safety, such as severe allergies, mobility limitations, or asthma. This information is strictly used to assist in providing a safer trek.

6. Guide Safety Decisions

The guide has full authority to make reasonable safety decisions during an expedition, including changing routes, adjusting pace, scheduling breaks, ending an activity early, or requesting a participant not continue due to safety risks.

These decisions are made solely to protect the safety of the participant and group.

7. Weather Conditions

Sri Lanka's tropical mountain weather can shift rapidly. Rain, heat, fog, strong winds, or slippery trails may affect the trek.

Kandy Trekking Tours may modify, postpone, or cancel activities when environmental conditions create unacceptable safety risks.

8. Wildlife and Natural Environment

Tours take place in natural ecosystems where wildlife exists. Participants must maintain safe distances from animals, follow guide instructions, avoid disturbing wildlife, and never feed or approach animals.

Wildlife encounters in natural reserves cannot be controlled or guaranteed.

9. Emergency Situations

In case of an emergency, Kandy Trekking Tours will make reasonable efforts to provide immediate assistance and coordinate support.

Due to remote mountain locations, emergency response times may vary depending on trail position and terrain.

10. Personal Equipment

Participants are responsible for bringing suitable personal equipment, including comfortable trekking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, personal medications, water bottles, and sun protection.

Guides may recommend additional items depending on trail difficulty.

11. Personal Responsibility

Participants acknowledge that joining a trekking activity involves personal responsibility and acceptance of reasonable outdoor risks.

Participants agree to act responsibly and follow guide instructions throughout the expedition.

12. Photography and Privacy During Tours

Photos and videos may occasionally be taken during tours for documentation, memories, or promotional purposes.

Participants who prefer not to appear in photographs should inform the guide beforehand.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding safety guidelines or trek fitness requirements, please contact us directly: