Private Day Trip: Horton Plains And Pedro Tea Factory From Nuwara Eliya
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
6am
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Departure Details :
1: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
2: Ramboda, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
All hotels and places in Nuwara Eliya or Ramboda -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Get closer to nature and see some wonderful attractions in the hill country. On this private day trip, you will visit Horton Plains National Park, World's End, Bakers Fallsand end your excursion with an insightful visit toPedro Tea Factory and Plantation.Highlights
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
See native wildlife in their natural environment
All entrance fees included
Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
Lunch included
Know More about this tour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
6:00am:Make a pre-dawn start to Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7:30am - 12:30pm: Take a guided walk along the park's nature trails to a viewpoint known as Worlds End. You may encounter a variety of wildlife including endemic Rhino-horned and Hump-nosed Lizards, highland bird species including the Sri Lanka White-eye, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Yellow-eared Bulbul. Also keep your eye out for troops of Bear Monkey, and Sambar (Sri Lankas largest species of deer) which are regularly seen in the plains close to the entrance. You will continue your journey up to Bakers Falls, named after the famous explorer, Sir Samuel Baker.
12:30pm: Drive to Nuwara Eliya for Lunch at Royal Hills hotel
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Pedro Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
3:30pm- 5pm: Visit the Tea Plantation and Pedro Tea Factory to learn about tea production and its significance to the Sri Lankan economy. Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon) is the world's 4th largest tea exporter, responsible for roughly 25% of the world's tea exports.Today, more than 200,000 hectares in highlands and other areas are dedicated to tea production.
After sightseeing, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Itinerary:
6am: Make a pre-dawn start to Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site7:30am - 12:30pm: Take a guided walk along the park's nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End. You may encounter a variety of wildlife including endemic Rhino-horned and Hump-nosed Lizards, highland bird species including the Sri Lanka White-eye, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Yellow-eared Bulbul. Also keep your eye out for troops of Bear Monkey, and Sambar (Sri Lanka’s largest species of deer) which are regularly seen in the plains close to the entrance. You will continue your journey up to Baker's Falls, named after the famous explorer, Sir Samuel Baker.
12:30pm: Drive to Nuwara Eliya for an included lunch.
2pm - 3pm : Enjoy your lunch at the Summer Hill Breeze Hotel
3:30pm- 5pm: Visit the Tea Plantation and Pedro Tea Factory to learn about tea production and its significance to the Sri Lankan economy. Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon) is the world's 4th largest tea exporter, responsible for roughly 25% of the world's tea exports. Today, more than 200,000 hectares in highlands and other areas are dedicated to tea production.
After sightseeing, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Horton Plains National Park fees
Lunch at Summer Hill Breaze
English Speaking Driver guide
Entry/Admission - Horton Plains National Park
Entry/Admission - Pedro Tea Factory
Exclusions
Gratuities
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Traveler Reviews
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Horton Plains was Amazing, the van provided was NOT, we were actually scared at one point going up the steep hills to get to the destination, it was unsafe and this tour company should not be allowed to operate with a van that is falling apart
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☺ it was excellent experience of hickin ...everyone with children don't forget sunblock..very wild..