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Hiking in Horton Plains National Park from Nuwara Eliya

Hike 14 km through Horton Plains National Park from Nuwara Eliya, passing World's End cliff and cloud forest on this private 10-hour guided trail.

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About this experience

Set off from Nuwara Eliya with a hotel pickup before dawn, arriving at Belihuloya to begin your 14 km private hike at 7:45 am. Your English-speaking guide opens with a safety briefing, then leads you along Non Pareil Road through the Non Pareil Tea Estate and into the heart of Horton Plains — Sri Lanka's coldest and windiest plateau, where wild grasslands give way to dense cloud forest, rocky outcrops, and misty lakes. The full loop brings you back to the trailhead by 5 pm, totalling 10 hours from start to finish.

At World's End, a sheer cliff drops roughly 1,200 metres to the lowlands below — one of the most striking viewpoints on the island. Sambar deer are a regular sight in the early morning hours along the trail. Your package includes a one-litre bottle of mineral water per person, a return transfer, and all taxes. Entrance fees to Horton Plains National Park, meals, and personal expenses are not included.

Duration10 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Chathum
Your tour planner

Chathum Executive

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel Pick & Drop from Nuwara EliyaServices of an English-Speaking Guide1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per PersonAll Taxes & Service Charges 

Not included

  • Entrance Fee. (Horton Plains National Park) Food or DrinksExpenses of Personal NatureGratuities 

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Your guide is knowledgeable of the Wildlife, Flora, Fauna, and Landscape of the Park and will accompany you in the trek inside the Park should you acquire the guiding services.
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
     

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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