6-Day Central Highlands UNESCO World Heritage Adventure Tour

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Central Highlands is the latest addition to the UNESCO World heritage list. This covers the Peak Wilderness sanctuary, Knuckles Conservation Forest and Horton Plains National Park. The region of mountains rising above 2,500 meters above the sea level is considered a super bio diversity hot spot has a remarkable range of flora and fauna providing a habitat for an exceptional range of endemic species. These three Highland destinations are covered during this exciting adventure tour.

What's Included

All current taxes
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
Tea Plucking experience in Nuwara Eliya.
4 nights’ accommodation in 3 Star hotels on HB basis
Trekking charges at Adam's Peak, Horton Plains and Knucles mountain range
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Mineral water, refreshments, first aids and assistance during trekking tours
Pickup and drop-off at the airport or local hotels
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Meemure Village tour with Evening Tea.
1 Night accommodation at a Standard Mobile Campsite on FB+ Basis
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide for the entire tour
Gratuities
Any others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section

Meeting and pickup

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

• Hotel pickup is available from most of the hotels in Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Negombo, Kalutara, Bentota, Hikkaduwa and Galle. • Airport pick up will be arranged based on your flight details.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Colombo - Hatton

    1 stop
  • 1

    You will be picked up from your hotel in selected cities and driven to Adam’s Peak for an overnight trekking. Check in to one of the hotels in Dalhousie (Nallathanniya) once arrived. Enjoy your dinner and proceed with your guide to start the trek. 21:00: On arrival to Trail Head Your Nature Guide will give you a brief description of the route and start the hike. The ascent is done on foot through the forested mountainside on the steps built into it. Packed Dinner will be taken meanwhile. The greater part of the track leading from the base to the summit consists of thousands of steps built in cement or rough stones yet called “Mahagiridambe” meaning the great boulder or rock. After about another 1km, you are at summit.

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Hatton - Nuwara Eliya

    1 stop
  • 2

    03:00: Reach to the top & resting time with refreshments. Viewing the moment of sunrise from top of Adams peak. 06:00: Climbing down the Adam’s peak and reach your hotel around 09:30 for breakfast. Spend couple of hours at leisure. Thereon, driven to Nuwara Eliya for overnight stay.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Nuwara Eliya - Nuwara Eliya

    2 stops
  • 3
    Horton Plains National Park

    Make a pre-dawn start with a packed breakfast to Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and take a guided walk along the nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End. A variety of wildlife; highland bird species may be encountered.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Pedro Tea Factory

    In the afternoon you will enjoy a Tea Plantation and Tea Plucking experience. This will give you an opportunity to experience the tea workers life and share their knowledge of tea plucking & and tea production.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Nuwara Eliya - Kandy

    2 stops
  • 5

    06:00: You will be driven to Knuckles Mountain Range for another overnight trekking with Camping. Arrive at Hunnasgiriya where your first part of the adventure begins at 1000 m above sea level. You will explore hill country attractions including some old tea estates. The Forest Range supports a rich biological diversity with species of birds; amphibians; reptiles; freshwater species and mammal species. Enjoy your Lunch.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6

    14:00: Start your hike to Meemure Village. During this tour you will experience some water activities with fun and explore the authenticity of the Meemrure Village and the traditions of the village people. You will enjoy Evening tea at the village. Late evening, relax and enjoy the pleasure of surrounding environment.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Kandy - Kandy

    2 stops
  • 7

    After breakfast, you will do river base trekking to seven waterfalls with 3 water activities. Return to the campsite for Lunch.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Start your trekking back to Hunnasgiriya where you will meet your driver. You will be driven to Kandy for the overnight stay.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 6

    Kandy - Colombo

    1 stop
  • 9
    Colombo Fort

    You will be driven to Airport or dropped off in selected cities.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hotel pickup is available from most of the centrally located hotels in Colombo, Mount Lavinia and Negombo.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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