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Knuckles
World's End
Tea Plucking
Sambar Deer
Adam's Peak

6-Day Central Highlands UNESCO World Heritage Adventure Tour

By Beyond Escapes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$2,206 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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 metres 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.

Activity location

  • Horton Plains National Park
    • Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Horton Plains National Park
    • Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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6-Day Central Highlands UNESCO World Heritage Adventure Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d6d
  • 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 metres 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.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,205.92 x 1 AdultNZ$2,205.92
Total
Price is NZ$2,205.92
Until Fri, 17 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll current taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTea Plucking experience in Nuwara Eliya.
  • What's includedWhat's included4 nights’ accommodation in 3 Star hotels on HB basis
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrekking charges at Adam's Peak, Horton Plains and Knucles mountain range
  • What's includedWhat's includedMineral water, refreshments, first aids and assistance during trekking tours
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off at the airport or local hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeemure Village tour with Evening Tea.
  • What's includedWhat's included1 Night accommodation at a Standard Mobile Campsite on FB+ Basis
  • What's includedWhat's includedService of an English-speaking chauffeur guide for the entire tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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.
  • Airport pick up will be arranged based on your flight details.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • The duration of transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Service charge is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Children 10 Years and younger are not recommended.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather. Activity can be rescheduled or the payment could be refunded.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Colombo - Hatton
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included
Adam's Peak (Sri pada)
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Day 2: Hatton - Nuwara Eliya
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Spend overnight at a Hotel on HB basis.
Adam's Peak (Sri pada)
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya - Nuwara Eliya
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Spend overnight at a Hotel on HB basis.
Horton Plains National Park
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Pedro Tea Factory
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya - Kandy
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Spend the night at a standard tent in the campsite.
Knuckles Mountain Range
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Meemure Camping Site
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Day 5: Kandy - Kandy
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Spend overnight at a Hotel on HB basis.
Meemure Camping Site
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you will do river base trekking to seven waterfalls with 3 water activities. Return to the campsite for Lunch.
Hunnasgiriya Water Fall
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Start your trekking back to Hunnasgiriya where you will meet your driver. You will be driven to Kandy for the overnight stay.
Day 6: Kandy - Colombo
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Colombo Fort
  • 15m
You will be driven to Airport or dropped off in selected cities.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHorton Plains National Park
    • Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHorton Plains National Park
    • Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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