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Hike to Horton Plains Border via Rail Tracks
Badulla
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Difficulty Level: Medium
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Minimum age is 12 years
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hike along the railroads in Pattipola for some distance before passing through the jungle and hiking towards Horton Plains. Enjoy walking through the third-largest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka with its amazing, wet zone on one end and dry zone on the other, properties. Have a strenuous hike through the jungle. Move on through the beautiful Ohiya area to reach the borders of Horton Plains.
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
First aid with qualified first aid officer
Support staff fee for guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer(s)
Refreshments with energy slabs
Lunch
Back up vehicle for emergency transport
Hotel pick up and drop off
Any transportation up to the trail head at Pattipola
Any additional beverages or food
Gratuities for staff (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Pattipola
Pattipola railway station
Return
Horton Plains National Park
Hike to Horton Plains Border via Rail Tracks
Badulla
About
Hike along the railroads in Pattipola for some distance before passing through the jungle and hiking towards Horton Plains. Enjoy walking through the third-largest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka with its amazing, wet zone on one end and dry zone on the other, properties. Have a strenuous hike through the jungle. Move on through the beautiful Ohiya area to reach the borders of Horton Plains.
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
First aid with qualified first aid officer
Support staff fee for guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer(s)
Refreshments with energy slabs
Lunch
Back up vehicle for emergency transport
Hotel pick up and drop off
Any transportation up to the trail head at Pattipola
Any additional beverages or food
Gratuities for staff (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Pattipola
Pattipola railway station
Return
Horton Plains National Park
Itinerary
You will be starting your Railroad Hike at 7:30am from the Pattipola Railway Station. The station itself is special in that it is the highest railway station in Sri Lanka, lying 1891m above sea level. The entire hike will be 14km long. You will be stopping for breaks every 1.5km to refresh yourselves with energy bars and water. You will have a qualified hiking guide and first aid professional in your team. you will be coming upon the ‘tunnel of importance’, Tunnel 18.Tunnel 18 is the third longest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka at 321.95 m.
You will be getting there by approximately 1:00pm and will be having a picnic lunch at the station. After lunch you will start your trek to Horton Plains...
