Ferry / boat options near Horton Plains — tourist trap or real local hop?
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Nikolai Novak•180 rep2
Seeing boat ads around Horton Plains. Is there an ordinary ferry, or only tour prices?
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Nikolai Novak•180 rep3 Answers from travellers
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Around Horton Plains: no to 'museum closed, I know a better temple', no to unmarked gem shops, no to drivers who won't write a fare, no to helpers who aren't the ticket window. Board and counter first.
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Roshan Senanayake•190 rep7
Said no a lot. Felt rude for five minutes, saved the day. Guesthouse advice beat street advice.
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Meera Ibrahim•140 rep3
If you're tired, stay nearer the bus stand / town centre in Horton Plains and skip chasing a perfect sunset. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first — cards are a maybe. Locals will tell you if a ticket is counter-only.
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