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Full-day trip from Nuwara Eliya visiting Horton Plains National Park, Great World's End Drop and Baker's Falls. Operated by Lanka Trek.
Highlights
- Feel your heart race as you stand at the edge of the World’s End cliff
Nuwara Eliya: Horton Plains Guided Hike with Lunch: Key Facts
| Price | From $220 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Group size | Up to 8 people |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Nuwara Eliya: Horton Plains Guided Hike with Lunch
Full-day trip from Nuwara Eliya visiting Horton Plains National Park, Great World's End Drop and Baker's Falls. Operated...
8 hours
English
$220
Free cancellation
Full description
A full-day trip out of Nuwara Eliya taking in Horton Plains National Park, Great World's End Drop, Baker's Falls and Horton Plains National Park. The longest stop is Baker's Falls, at about 1 hour. There are 4 stops in all.
The running order is Horton Plains National Park (15 min), then Great World's End Drop, then Baker's Falls (1h), then Horton Plains National Park.
The price covers scenic drive from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains National Park, Live English-speaking guide, 9.5 km circular hiking trail and Visit to World's End. It does not cover tips and Gratuities, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $271 together rather than $220 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.
Tour Itinerary
Itineraries are customisable as per your request
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup location:
Nuwara Eliya
Car
(1 hour)
Horton Plains National Park
Break time (15 minutes)
Great World's End Drop
Hiking (1.5 hours)
Baker's Falls
Hiking (1 hour)
Horton Plains National Park
Hiking (1.5 hours)
Car
(30 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Nuwara Eliya
Includes
- Scenic drive from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains National Park
- Live English-speaking guide
- 9.5 km circular hiking trail
- Visit to World's End
- Visit to Baker's Falls
- Sri Lankan Style lunch
- Return drive to Nuwara Eliya
Excludes
- Tips
- Gratuities
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Weather
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 8 hours
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Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $220
$220
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Scenic drive from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains National Park, Live English-speaking guide, 9.5 km circular hiking trail, Visit to World's End, Visit to Baker's Falls, Sri Lankan Style lunch, Return drive to Nuwara Eliya
The duration of the Nuwara Eliya: Horton Plains Guided Hike with Lunch is typically 8 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Be at the gate for the 6am opening, so leave Nuwara Eliya around 5am. World's End faces south and clouds over by nine or ten as warm air rises off the plain — arrive at eleven and you see a white wall. See our Horton Plains guide.
The town sits at about 1,900 m and drops to around 10°C at night, and few hotels have heating. Horton Plains at 2,300 m regularly sits near freezing before dawn, with ground frost from December to February. Bring a genuine warm layer — most visitors underestimate this.
No — they close on poya days, the monthly full moon and a public holiday in Sri Lanka. If your free day is a poya, take an estate walk with a plucker instead. Plucking happens in the morning; by afternoon the slopes are empty.
Mostly leaf size, not quality. OP is a long wiry whole leaf, BOP is smaller and broken, and fannings and dust go into teabags because the higher surface area brews fast. Bigger leaf is slower tea, not better tea. Explained in our Ceylon tea guide.
At a factory, not a tourist shop. Factory shops carry the higher grades that never reach a visitor shelf; the boxed tea on the main streets is usually fannings at visitor prices.
Nanu Oya, about 10 km and a 20-30 minute drive from the town. Nuwara Eliya has no station of its own, and tuk-tuk fares at Nanu Oya rise sharply the moment a train arrives.