Meet and greet our team leader at the Horton Plains entrance and do the Horton Plains Trekking trail. [ Pickup from Nuwaraelia also could be done and the supplement is given below]

Finishing the trail clients will be transferred to Belihuloya.To do the transfer we have 2 options

Option B - Transfer will be done to Belihuloya in a vehicle via Ohoiya.We will still cover the Bambarakanda Falls on our way !

In Belihuloya clients will be accommodated at the River Garden camp or the cottages.

Following day after breakfast we will do a nature trail through a typical sri lankan village and a canoe ride in the Samanalawewe before departure.[Activities are optional and rates are given below]

TOUR ITINERARY - 2

Meet and greet our team leader at Belihuloya River Garden Activity center.Today we will do a nature trail through a typical sri lankan village and a canoe ride in the Samanalawewe before time for dinner. [Activities are optional and rates are given below]

Second day we are reaching Horton Plains and again there are two options.

Option A - Do the total distance of 15 km from Bambarakanda to HP as a trekking trail.[ Supplement given below will be added ]

Option B - Transfer will be done to Horton Plains in a vehicle via Ohoiya and then the inside trekking will be done with our trekking guides. We will still cover the Bambarakanda Falls on our way !

[We could drop you at Nuwaraeliya also and the supplement is given at the end of the programme.]

Day-01 Horton Plains

Arrival at the Horton Plains around 7.00am . [Pick up from any location can be arranged at an additional supplement]

• Nature walk in Horton Plains Nature Reserve , which is approximateli 10,000 Hectares in extent, is haunted by Elk, Deer, Giant Squirrel, Wild Boar, Wild Hare , Porcupine, and a variety of Migratory birds, unique to this region. According to a recent count there are 16 Leopards in Horton Plains. If you are very lucky you may get a glimpse of a Leopard during your sojourn in the Horton Plains.
• You will first visit the Baker's falls and then arrive at the World's End cliff covering approximately 3km. To get to the Baker's Falls, you have to deviate from the main trail and go approximately 500m on a very difficult downward path.
• Take pictures at these locations to take your memories home. Most of the day both small and big "World's Ends" are covered with mist and clouds. So, one must have patience to wait at these points for clouds to clearup to get a glimpse of a steep drop and a tea estate beneath World's End. The big World's End has a sheer drop of 3700 feet.
• Total distance of trekking in side the park would be 6km . [Graded as a soft trail]

Lunch at a suitable location.

Option (A)

Satan's Steps Trail starting from the Horton Plains Entrance.

You have two options where you can travel in the vehicle for about 6 km up to "Udaweriya" estate junction & then start trekking or start the trek from the gate entrance itself. Distance to the Bambarakanda Falls from the junction is 15km. Along this trail you will cover Kingslyn estate, West Haputale estate then Bambarakanda Falls. From the falls you can either trek for another 6km & get in to your vehicle at Kalupahana to be driven to River Garden or get in to the vehicle near the falls itself.

Bambarakanda Falls
Within a majestic basin-shaped valley bordered by huge steep rocks and dark green forests of pines and tropic trees the highest waterfall of Sri Lanka [ 240.8m] plunges with two silver ropes over a vertical dark grey wall from the green saddle between Mt.Welihena and Mt. Bambaragala into a deep pool only 500m walking distance from the trail.

Option (B)

You will be transferred to Belihuloya in a vehicle. We will still cover the Bambarakanda Falls on our way !

BELIHULOYA is a very picturesque little hamlet situated in the "Sabaragamuwa" province of Sri Lanka , approximately 160 km from Colombo . This beautiful hillside location is a climatically transitional area, linking both the dry and wet zones and the hill and low country at an altitude of less than 1500m. As a result, the vegetation consists of moist semi-evergreen forests, tropical savanna forests, dry patana grasslands and montane temperate forests, making it one of the richest bio-diversity spots in Sri Lanka - a perfect location for nature lovers.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp or cottage in Belihuloya.

Day - 02 Departure

Leaving to your next destination after breakfast and activities.

THE KINCHIGUNE NATURE TRAIL
This diverse trail of approximately 6km begins at the River Garden Resort in Belihuloya, running alongside a riverine forest and the Belihuloya river itself. During the trail, you will venture through paddy fields, across rivers and past local village houses with their extensive vegetable plots. It is an ideal opportunity to learn a bit about the local agricultural systems and simple way of village living. Along the way, you will also witness several types of beautiful birds and butterflies and some charming waterfalls. The trail finishes where the Belihuloya river meets the Samanalawewa reservoir.

Observe inhabitants of the villages, growing of Natural Spices, Herbs and Coconut husking, preparation of Sambol, made out of coconut and Sambol is used to eat with Sweet Potatoes together.

Lunch in Kinchigune. Thereafter take part in canoeing at the Samanalawewa Reservoir.

CANOEING IN SAMANALAWEWA
The still calm waters of the Samanalawewa reservoir are perfect for canoeing. Whether you want to take your time and go for a leisurely paddle for a couple of hours, perhaps venturing out to the mouth of the Belihuloya River or spend an entire day exploring the perimeter of the reservoir, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. The surrounding mountains add to the idyllic setting of the reservoir. All groups will be supplied with an experienced guide and modern life jackets, and a proper orientation will be offered for those who are new to canoeing.

- End of the Tour -

Day-01 Belihuloya

Arrival in Belihuloya for lunch.[ Lunch is optional and Belihuloya description is given above]

Evening Kinchigune Nature Trail & canoeing. all descriptions are given above

Dinner & night stay over at a fully serviced movable camp or cottage.

Day-02 Horton Plains - Worlds End

Leaving Belihuloya around 6.00 am after B'fast or packed breakfast .

Option (A)

From Belihuloya, you would travel 14 km along the main road to Kalupahana to meet the left turn, which leads to Horton Plains and from there another 6km to start the trekking journey.

This particular route has got it's name as "Satan's Steps" due to the steep climb and narrow sharp bends, - mainly hairpin bends. You should not get deceived by the good road condition when you travel first few km's.

One of the main highlights on this route would be the Sri Lanka 's highest Waterfall - 'Bambarakanda Waterfall'- which has a height of 790 ft.. Having a dip in the natural rock pool at the bottom of this fall would be an unforgettable experience.

Distance to the fall from the main road is 06 km and you may have to walk another 01km to get to the rock pool.

Start the climb again through shrub jungle, and at the latter part of the climb you will get in to a tea plantation in the West Haputale area.

This particular road will eventually connect to the Ohiya-Horton Plains main road, when one completes 14 km from the Kalupahana turn off.

Turn to your left & continue your journey to reach the entrance to the Horton Plains(06km), most certainly one of the best nature reserves, which consist of famous world's end, Baker's Falls, Chimmini Pool etc. Approximate hike to cover all these would be 5km. Most of the day both small and big World's Ends are covered with mist and clouds. So, one must have patience to wait at these points for clouds to clear to get a glimpse of steep drops. The big world's end has a sheer drop of 3700 feet.

Option (B)

Transfer will be done to Beli in a vehicle via Ohoiya.We will still cover the Bambarakanda Falls on our way !

- End of the Tour -

Supplements

• Nuwaraeliya Pickup or Transfer supplement - 50 USD
• Mounatin Biking - Option a in progrmme 1 & 2 - 45 USD per person
• Nature Trail / Canoeing - 17 USD per person.

OUR RATES INCLUDE

• Accommodation at a campsite / cottage with meals, on Full Board basis or cottages on availability at Belihuloya.
• Entrance Fees to the Park.
• Guided trekking trails inside Horton Plains.
• Local guide fees and their transport.
• Picnic lunch / Refreshments.
• Bambarakanda Falls Excursion.
• All government taxes & service charges.

OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

• Transportation up to the park entrance on tour itinerary 1
• Entrance fess to the Park.
• Any additional beverage or food, which would be ordered extra.
• Breakfast on the Day 01
• Any tips to the staff.
• Any personal effects not mentioned here.

IMPORTANT FACTORS

• Personnel effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
• Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended.

PAYMENT POLICY

Full payment with the confirmation

CANCELLATION POLICY :

• 90 Days to 30 Days - 250 US $ Administrative fee or 10% of the tour fee which ever is higher.
• 14 Days to 29 Days - 250 US $ admin fee will be charged and 50 % of the tour cost will be kept to be utilized for a future booking. Balance will be refunded.
• 8 Days to 13 Days - 250 US $ admin fee will be charged and 75 % of the tour cost will be kept to be utilized for a future booking. Balance will be refunded.
• Less than 7 days - 250 US $ admin fee will be charged and 100 % of the tour cost will be kept to be utilized for a future booking.

Naturally our ready made programmes will come cheaper than the tailor make programmes. How ever we are flexible enough to do minor changes to the ready made itineraries, with out any charge.? Please write to us

Do you own programme – Visit the location and activity pages on our site and you will come across mini tours in all of those pages. By combining them you can design your own tour. We will complete it by adding on the hotels and other cultural locations you may require.

Your tour will be handled by an experienced travel consultant who will provide a personalized service.

On certain occasions our standard programmes could be cheaper  than a tailor made programme for a specific client. But rest assured that we are flexible enough to effect minor changes to a standard programme as required by you,  our valuable clients  & offer same at no extra cost. Please contact us at reachme@srilankaecotourism.com we will do the needful.  

You also have the facility of designing your own  programmes by visiting our location and activity pages on the website and accessing the mini tours segment in those pages & selecting an appropriate combination. Our experienced travel consultants  will then add the finishing touches to the programme & provide a costing based on same.