Pidurutalagala Mountain Top Tour
Book with Best SriTaxis Sri Lanka: +94 71 549 6949
Start/End Location
Nuwara Eliya
Estimated Price
$80 - $100 per person
Contact for Booking
+94 71 549 6949
About This Activity
Visit the highest point in Sri Lanka, Pidurutalagala Mountain (also known as Mount Pedro), standing at 2,524 meters (8,281 ft) above sea level. Located just outside Nuwara Eliya, this majestic peak offers breathtaking panoramic views of the hill country on clear days.
This tour combines the adventure of reaching Sri Lanka's highest point with the charm of Nuwara Eliya's city attractions and beautiful tea plantations. The estimated price is $80 – $100 per person, and you can arrange your mountain top tour with Best SriTaxis Sri Lanka on +94 71 549 6949.
Due to security considerations (the mountain houses communication towers and is in a sensitive area), access may require special permission. Our tour service handles all necessary arrangements for a seamless experience.
Itinerary
- Morning (8:00 AM): Pickup from your hotel in Nuwara Eliya
- 8:30 AM: Travel to the base of Pidurutalagala Mountain
- 9:30 AM: Begin the ascent with your guide (vehicle transport to authorized point)
- 11:00 AM: Reach the highest point and enjoy panoramic views
- 11:30 AM: Photography session at the summit
- 12:00 PM: Begin descent from the mountain
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant in Nuwara Eliya
- 2:30 PM: Nuwara Eliya city tour (Victoria Park, Gregory Lake)
- 4:00 PM: Visit a tea plantation and factory
- 5:30 PM: Return to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Highlights
- Stand at the highest point in Sri Lanka - 2,524 meters above sea level
- Spectacular 360-degree views of the central highlands on clear days
- Opportunity to see unique montane forest vegetation
- Combined experience with Nuwara Eliya's colonial architecture
- Visit a working tea factory and learn about Ceylon tea production
- Comfortable transportation with an experienced driver/guide
- All necessary permissions arranged by the tour operator
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nuwara Eliya
- Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide throughout the tour
- All entrance fees and permits for Pidurutalagala
- Tea factory visit and tasting
- Bottled water during the tour
- Not included: Lunch and personal expenses
Customer Reviews
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An absolutely breathtaking experience! The views from the top were incredible and our guide from Best SriTaxis was knowledgeable and made sure we had all the necessary permissions. The combination with the tea plantation visit was perfect.
The tour was well-organized and worth every penny. The weather was perfect and we could see for miles. The only slight downside was that we couldn't stay longer at the summit due to time restrictions, but overall a fantastic day.