Horton Plains Day Tour: UNESCO World Heritage Site with Train Ride from Ella
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Embark on a guided tour to Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Experience the stunning landscapes of rolling grass plains and mist-covered montane forests. Don't miss the breathtaking train ride from Ella to Ohiya!
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Horton Plains National Park - 06.00 AM

You will be greeted and picked up by our driver and driven to Ella Railway Station to catch the train to Ohiya. (Get on to the train between 06.30 - 07.00 AM based on train schedule).

08.30 AM

On arrival to Ohiya, you will be picked up by our driver and driven to Horton Plains National Park.

09.00 AM

Start your trekking in Horton Plains with our guide. Horton Plains national park is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka. It marks the southern boundary of the central highlands. The park has a healthy population of sambar deers frequently spotted grazing. It is also one of the few national parks in Sri Lanka where no vehicles are allowed inside. Instead, the visitors walk along with a set of foot trails that lead to various areas inside the parklands. The most popular and the easiest foot trail is called the world’s end

baker’s falls round trail. Along this trail are the popular world’s end escarpment (884 metres), Baker’s falls, small world’s end and chimney pool. The Horton plains national park hosts a unique eco-system and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 2010.

01.30 PM

Enjoy your packed breakfast in a beautiful location.

02.30 PM

After lunch, you will be taken back to the ending point of the trekking.

04.00 PM

Driven back to your hotel in Ella with beautiful memories.

  • Ella

Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Ella.

  • Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park.

What's Included
  • Refreshment and snacks
  • All government taxes
  • Service of English speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Train journey from Ella to Ohiya
  • Entrance fee to Horton Plains National Park
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included (selected hotels in Ella)
  • Picnic lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities.
  • Anything that not mentioned in inclusions.
Additional Information

Guided tour to Horton Plains National Park which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. Horton Plains national park is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka. It marks the southern boundary of the central highlands. The landscape of Horton plains is very different from the preconceived image of a tropical highland. The park views are dominated by panoramic rolling grass plains, with occasional peaks topped by patches of montane forests, which are blanketed by mists. You will also enjoy a scenic train ride from Ella to Ohiya which is one of the breathtaking train rides in the world.

  • Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
  • Please bring valid passports for entering to the sites.
  • Recommend to wear shoes for your convenience.
Location
Ella
Pick and drop off will be provide from most closely located hotels in Ella.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mekalaa2020
Feb 8, 2020
Ms - Very interesting tour. They provided all necessary guideline and we enjoyed very well. Next time we plan to organize family tour with you. Really supportive your service.
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