Private Guided Tour to Horton Plains with a Short Train Journey

11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ella

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Horton Plains National Park

    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 hours Admission ticket included
  • Ella (Pass by)

    14:30: You will be taken back to the hotel.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Involves Animals
DSA non-compliant
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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