Elevate to the central highlands of Sri Lanka and enjoy the best of Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. Sri Lanka’s tea country with its cool climate, picturesque waterfalls (Devon, St.Clair, and Ramboda), and breathtaking scenery, provides the perfect blend to enjoy a cup of Sri Lanka’s finest teas. A guided visit to an operational tea factory will also see you mapping the journey of a tea leaf from garden to cup.While In Nuwara Eliya, you can opt for an early morning hike at Horton Plains National Park to truly enjoy the region’s rich biodiversity and spectacular views.Choosing to travel to Kandy by train, takes you through the heart of Sri Lanka’s majestic and scenic mountain ranges. Discover Kandy and its rich royal heritage through guided tours of the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy National Museum, and Royal Botanical Garden.This holiday is for travelers who love nature, natural scenery, culture, and tea. The cost per person for this holiday is based on a minimum booking of two persons. A solo traveler can reserve this holiday by paying a supplementary fee.
Journey through Sri Lanka’s scenic highlands, from the misty tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya to Kandy’s royal heritage — where culture, nature, and serenity beautifully unite.
Price
US $380 /person
Duration
3 Days
Meals
2 breakfast and 2 dinners
Transport
Private air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur guide
Accommodation
2 nights at hotels from our explorer range
About This Journey
Includes
- Guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth
- Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens
- Learn the art of producing Ceylon tea with a visit to a factory
- Tour of the Kandy National Museum
Optional
- Light trekking at Horton Plains National Park
- Pinnawala elephant orphange
- Scenic train ride on the upcountry line
Itinerary
Day 1 & 2: Nuwara Eliya
Your chauffeur will meet you at your hotel in Colombo or Negombo and drive you to Nuwara Eliya. En route you will see St. Clair and Devon Falls, and visit tea plantations and a factory. The next day, head out for an early morning easy trek at Horton Plains National Park. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a scenic train ride to Kandy.
Day 3: Kandy
In the morning visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the workshop of a traditional craftsman, and the Kandy National Museum. You can expect to be back at your hotel in Colombo or Negombo by evening on day 3.
