Hortan Plains & Nuwara Eliya Tour (German & English)
Why we love it?
The Hortan Plains & Nuwara Eliya Tour offers a comprehensive day trip exploring two of Sri Lanka's stunning highland destinations. Spanning 12 hours, the tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and those looking to experience the region's unique biodiversity. Participants will journey through the picturesque landscapes of Hortan Plains National Park, known for its scenic trails and rich wildlife, before visiting the charming town of Nuwara Eliya, often referred to as "Little England" for its colonial architecture and cool climate. The tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, ensuring a comfortable and informative experience.
Inclusions
- Transportation in an A/C Vehicle with English speaking guide for the entire stay and tours [Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Back to Kandy]
- Mineral Water Bottle
- All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
Exclusions
- Not Include Entrance fees
- Camera or Video permits
- Any other services not mentioned above
Itinerary
Hortan Plains & Nuwara Eliya Tour
Hortan Plains & Nuwara Eliya Tour
Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is 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). It is one of the most visited parts of Horton Plains National Park, and a key tourist attraction place in Sri Lanka.
Large mammals could seldom be seen at Horton Plains. Samber is common sight at dusk and in the early morning hours. Mammals which still occur in reasonable numbers include Kelaart’s long clawed shrew Feroculus feroculus slender loris loris tardigradus endemic to the montane toque macaque Macaca sinica , purple faced langur Presbutis entellus, rusty-spotted cat felis rubigimosus and etc.Horton Plains National park harbors 12 species of endemic birds are recorded only for Horton Plains.
Please Note
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Recommended for People with Good Physical Fitness
