Private Guided Tour to Horton Plains with a Short Train Journey

Uva Province, Sri Lanka
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Duration11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take a guided tour to Horton Plains and enjoy sightseeing of the coldest and windiest location in the country covered by wild grasslands and interspersed with patches of thick forest, rocky outcrops, filigree waterfalls and misty lakes. The surprising diversity of the landscape is matched by the wide variety of wildlife. The world’s end is a sheer cliff, with a drop of about 4,000 feet (1,200 m).

What's included

  • Horton Plains National Park fees
  • Train journey from Ella / Bandarawela to Ohiya
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All government taxes
  • Refreshments and water bottes
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ella
    1h
    05:45: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the railway station in Bandarawela or Ella for a scenic train ride to Ohiya station.
  2. Horton Plains National Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    08:30: On arrival at Ohiya Station, you will be picked up and driven to the Horton plains.

    09:30: Arrive at the Horton Plains and walk along the park's nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End with your guide. Walking through the narrow paths will be really interesting as you pass grasslands and interspersed with patches of thick forest, rocky outcrops, filigree waterfalls and misty lakes. The surprising diversity of the landscape is matched by the wide variety of wildlife.

    13:30: Get relaxed and enjoy your packed lunch.
  3. Ella
    Pass by
    14:30: You will be taken back to the hotel.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Ella and Bandarawela hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Pick up time and the time duration will be changed according to the Pickup location.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.
  • Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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