Misty Mountain Trails is a short, single night, 2-day tour in the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka. Visit the scenic hill country, surrounded by the evergreen valleys and tea estates. Climb the cold, misty peaks of Horton Plains National Park and reach World’s End, where your view will allow you to see Sri Lanka from thousands of meters above sea level. Explore the beautiful, cozy little town of Nuwara Eliya, deemed ‘Little England’ by the British during their rule in Colonial Ceylon several hundred years ago.
Highlights:
- Take a 2-day excursion to the hill country of Sri Lanka, known for its natural beauty and tea production
- Visit a tea factory and plantation to learn more about tea production in the region
- Explore the cozy little town of Nuwara Eliya
- Hike in Horton Plains National Park with its lush grasslands and forests
Includes:
- Entry/Admission - Horton Plains National Park
- Transport in a private car, inclusive of all chauffer accommodation, cost of fuel, parking, and highway tolls
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour
- All prevailing taxes and service charges, except for credit card charges
- Entrance fees to the respective sites.
Excludes:
- Hotel Accommodation.
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Food or Drinks (Traditional Breakfast/ Lunch)
- Gratuities (Optional),
- Expenses of Personal Nature.
Experience:
Start your journey 6:00 AM with pickup from your hotel in Bentota. Meet your chauffeur guide who will escort you to your air-conditioned vehicle, before proceeding to Nuwara Eliya where you will check-in at the hotel. After resting up at the hotel after the drive, visit a tea factory and take a guided tour through the estate to learn more about the varieties, processing methods, and qualities of tea. Here you will see how the world-famous “Ceylon Tea†is manufactured.
Afterwards, return to the town of Nuwara Eliya. Explore the premium holiday resort town of the British, which was especially popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Wander through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas, and beautiful mansions. See the old red-bricked post-office, with the option of purchasing an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. After discovering the town, relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the nearby shores of Lake Gregory. Return to the hotel and rest for the night to complete the first day of the excursion.
On the second day, rise early in the morning to travel to Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya for a hike. Explore its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling water sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic faunae that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archaeological finds that were discovered in the area.
Upon completion of the hike, return to the hotel, relax, check out, and proceed back to your hotel in Bentota. Travel time will take approximately 6 hours.
Additional Note
- Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.
