Horton Plains National Park
Primarily made up of cloud forest and montane grassland, Horton Plains National Park is in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, accessible from Nuwara Eliya.
Its diverse topography makes for great hiking with the popular 10km trek through the forest leading to a sheer precipice known as the World’s End. It culminated in the Baker’s Falls, an impressive formation where the waters of the Belihul Oya tributary tumbles over boulders.
Sambar deer are regularly spotted here as well as toque macaques, leopards, mongoose and muntjacs as well as a wide variety of amphibians.
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Horton Plains National Park Tours
Sri Lanka Wildlife Wonders
21 day tour exploring the national parks of Sri lanka
21 daysFrom £3,800| Tangalle, Yala National Park, Galle, Gal Oya National Park, Horton Plains National Park, Bundala National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Beach, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Indigenous Tourism, Culinary, Food |
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Sri Lanka Wildlife Wonders
21 day tour exploring the national parks of Sri lanka
21 days From £3,800 per person By Yonder| Destinations | Tangalle, Yala National Park, Galle, Gal Oya National Park, Horton Plains National Park, Bundala National Park |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Beach, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Indigenous Tourism, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
Sri Lanka’s national parks are a joy for wildlife lovers. This amazing itinerary takes in the island’s most exhilarating national parks, Gal Oya, the Horton Plains, Yala, Uda Walawe and Bundula, before finishing on a tropical beach near Galle’s old fort.
With 26 national parks, 492 species of birds identified and 125 species of mammals, a tour of Sri Lanka is high on any nature lover’s bucket list. When it comes to wildlife holidays, Sri Lanka is clearly at the top of the food chain, above its often larger Asian neighbours.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected and exclusive hotels and boutique properties, offering the very finest service, style and comfort. |
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Guided excursions |
Guided excursions in each location with your very own private guide, giving you a unique local insight into Indian life and history. |
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International flights |
Price includes international flights from UK - please get in touch for details on other departure countries. |
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Breakfast |
Full, freshly-prepared breakfast in all hotels. Your guide will happily offer recommendations for lunch and evening meals. |
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Ground transfers |
First class train tickets, all airport collections, hotel pickups and ground transfers in a private car. |
Horton Plains National Park Travel Companies
Yonder
Tailor-made luxury holidays to Asia
| South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual |
Experience Travel Group
Boutique holidays for curious travellers
| South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
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