3-Day Hill country tour of Sri Lanka

4.0 (1 reviews) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get an in-depth insight in to the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka’s hilly interior during this 3-day private tour. Visit Kandy Temple, Ramboda Waterfalls, and enjoy the sightseeing of Nuwara Eliya city which is a favorite retreat of the British during the colonial times. The town is dotted with English country style houses and half-timbered bungalows. You will also explore Horton Plains National Park, Seetha Amman Temple, Tea plantation and Factory during this tour.

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What's included

  • Accommodation with full Board Meals
  • English Speaking Chauffeur guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Free transportation to your next destination ( Ella, Yala, Hambantota, Tangalle, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Kalutara)
  • All government taxes
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Colombo - Nuwara Eliya
  1. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    2h · Admission ticket included
    07:30: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Kandy.

    11:00: Arrive at Kandy and visit the Kandy Temple which is the home of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
  2. Oak Ray Handcrafted Wood Carvings
    1h · Admission ticket included
    12:30: Arrive at Oak ray Restaurant for lunch. If you are interested, you can visit a wood carving center and gem lapidary after lunch.
  3. Ramboda Waterfall
    1h · Admission ticket included
    14:30: Leave Kandy and proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit Ramboda Waterfalls.
  4. Gregory Lake
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the evening you can enjoy a city of Nuwara Eliya including a visit to Gregory Lake park. Known as Little England, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year.
Day 2: Nuwara Eliya - Nuwara Eliya
  1. Horton Plains National Park
    7h · Admission ticket included
    6:00 Make a pre-dawn start to Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    7:30 Take a guided walk along the park's nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End. You may encounter a variety of wildlife including endemic Rhino-horned and Hump-nosed Lizards, highland bird species including the Sri Lanka White-eye, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Yellow-eared Bulbul. Also keep your eye out for troops of Bear Monkey, and Sambar (Sri Lanka’s largest species of deer) which are regularly seen in the plains close to the entrance. You will continue your journey up to Baker's Falls, named after the famous explorer, Sir Samuel Baker.
  2. 1h
    14:00 Arrive back to Nuwara Eliya for lunch at a local restaurant.
  3. Pedro Tea Factory
    2h · Admission ticket included
    15:30 Visit the Tea Plantation and Pedro Tea Factory to learn about tea production and its significance to the Sri Lankan economy. You will be able to engage with a tea plucking experience during this visit.
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
  1. Sita Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, you will visit Seetha Amman Temple and then drive to your next destination (You will be dropped off in selected cities only – Please refer inclusion section).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from most centrally located hotels in Colombo, Negombo, Mount Lavinia or Sigiriya.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Negombo, Dambulla and Sigiriya hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Pick up time and the time duration will be changed according to the Pickup location.
  • Please wear clothes to cover your shoulders and knees when you are visiting the Kandy Temple
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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