Birdwatching Trek in Horton Plains National Park

(SKU: LK750057AA) Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest.

Includes:

• Commentary and advice from knowledgeable safari guide.
• Highly recommended for Bird Watching.

Excludes:

• Gratuities
• Entrance tickets.
• Food or drinks.
• Expenses of personal nature.

Experience:

Early morning proceed to Horton Plains National Park with packed breakfast (Nuwara Eliya to park entrance - one-hour drive) on further higher up in the hills, the park consists of grasslands and cloud forest in higher cool climatic conditions, looking for highland open country and forest birds including endemics, and also butterflies, highland forest mammals and other wildlife. Return to Nuwara Eliya for lunch. Afternoon visit Victoria park in the town or a forest near town.Late afternoon drive to Colombo.

Notes:

Comfortable clothing. Hardy hiking shoes appropriate for trudging in mud. A wide-brimmed hat or billed cap to keep off the sun.