Horton Plains Adventure: Explore Sri Lanka's Scenic Wildlife Haven

from $190

Duration

12 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Moderate

Reviews

(3)

4.4 /5

Horton Plains National Park – Full-Day Nature & Scenic Tour from Kandy

A full-day journey from Kandy to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka’s highest and most windswept plateau. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famed for its wild grasslands, mist-covered forests, cascading waterfalls, and the spectacular World’s End viewpoint — offering dramatic scenery and rich biodiversity.

• Early morning pickup from the hotel in Kandy
• Scenic drive through lush tea country towards Horton Plains National Park
• Enjoy a guided nature walk through grasslands and forest trails
• Visit the iconic World’s End cliff and Baker’s Falls
• Spot wildlife including sambar deer, purple-faced langurs, and endemic bird species
• Learn about the park’s unique montane ecosystem from your guide
• Relax and enjoy the cool mountain climate with photo stops en route
• Return transfer to your hotel in Kandy

Inclusions

English Speaking Guide
Comfirtable A/C Vehical
Mineral Water Bottle
All Government Tax and Charges

Exclusions

Entrance Fees
Any other service or tour not mentioned above

Tour Plan

Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. It consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands, and aquatic ecosystems. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island. In view of a large number of endemic flora and fauna species, Horton Plains has declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 30th July 2010.
Horton Plains, its surroundings, forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness constitute Sri Lanka’s most important catchment area of almost all major rivers. The plains are also of outstanding scenic beauty and conservation importance, containing most of the habitats and endemic plants and animals representative of the country’s wet and Montane zones. The western slopes support the most extensive area of Montane cloud forest surviving in the island. Horton Plains is not merely a destination for nature tourists. Since the rich biodiversity of Horton Plains is still grossly underexplored, it affords invaluable opportunities to those engaged on educational and research activities. Protecting Horton Plains is a call of duty for all Sri Lankans.

Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. Indeed, Nuwara Eliya was once was the favoured cool-climate escape for the hard-working and hard-drinking English and Scottish pioneers of Sri Lanka’s tea industry.

A recent construction boom has blighted the scene to a degree, and the dusty and bustling centre is a thoroughly Sri Lankan urban tangle, but Nuwara Eliya still makes a fine base for a few days' relaxation. The verdant surrounding countryside of tea plantations, carefully tended vegetable plots and craggy hills is highly scenic. Treat yourself to a night in one of Nuwara Eliya’s colonial hotels, play a round of golf or a few frames of billiards, and soak up the town’s unique bygone heritage.

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Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Know Before You Go

Passport required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up from any hotel in Kandy.

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Destinations

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ohiya

Language

English

Operator

Ceylon Travel Dream

Reviews

4.4/5

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3 verified reviews

Location (4.67/5)

Amenities (4.33/5)

Services (4.33/5)

Price (4.33/5)

Rooms (4.33/5)

3 Comments

Wren Moore April 28, 2023
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Exploring the Horton Plains was a refreshing escape from our busy business schedule, offering a stunning backdrop of wildlife and scenic landscapes. We particularly loved the breathtaking views from World’s End; however, an earlier start would have given us more time to soak in the beauty.
Sarah Lee-Wong November 22, 2024
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Our adventure through the scenic wildlife haven was nothing short of exhilarating, as we encountered vibrant flora and fascinating creatures at every turn. The transportation was smooth and comfortable, but a bit more time to explore on our own would have made the experience even better!
Wei Star February 14, 2025
4.4
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The day spent trekking through the breathtaking landscapes was truly a highlight of my time in Kandy. The chance to spot unique wildlife amid the stunning vistas at Horton Plains made the journey unforgettable, though a bit more time for exploration would have been nice.