Top Things to Do in Nuwara Eliya in 02 Days

Tea Plantations in Nuwara Eliya | Scenic Train Ride | Kandy City Tour

Private 02-Day Excursion

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$ 185 &nbspper person | Twin-sharing

Price valid up to 30th June 2024
*Minimum 48-hr prior reservation required!

The Excursion :

Tea-grown, picturesque Nuwara Eliya is popular for its soft English-spring climate. Both motor and railroads to Nuwara Eliya are spectacularly beautiful. In this program we take both routes. En-route to Nuwara Eliya by road we explore Kandy city, and on return, we catch a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy. The entire trip lasts for 02 days, with an overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Start & End Locations :

Colombo Harbor, hotel in Colombo or Negombo, BIA Airport in Katunayake.

Starting Time :

Preferably 06:30 am.

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Remarks :

Train tickets – on availability! A surcharge will apply for solo traveler or for picking up and dropping off outside the mentioned locations.

Highlights:

Includes:

Itinerary

Day 01

On the way to Kandy, take a brief excursion to a spice garden in Mawanella. Gain an insight into how spices that you have used to flavor you food at home, and many other tropical herbs that you have known or heard of, are grown.

On reaching Kandy, which is a UNESCO heritage city, set out on a city tour: visit the Upper-Lake Drive from where you will catch a panoramic view of the city, and drive around the man-made Kandy Lake. The bustling city offers great shopping opportunities too.

Later on sit back and enjoy spectacular views of endless lush tea fields as we drive to Nuwara Eliya. On the way, we shall stop-over to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Ramboda Falls and to visit a tea factory. Factory fresh tea can be purchased at the factory outlet. In the afternoon explore the town of Nuwara Eliya.

Accommodation : Galway Heights in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast (next Morning)

Day 02

This morning hop aboard a scenic train bound for Kandy. This breathtaking ride offers beautiful views of tea fields, waterfalls, reservoirs and a countless number of tunnels. At the Kandy station you will be picked up by your guide. Before being transferred back to your drop-off point by road, you may try out some souvenir shopping in Kandy.
~ END OF PROGRAM ~

Suggested
Accommodation

Following hotel accommodation is included in this tour package by default, but can be changed to your preferred level of luxury.
Room Category : Deluxe

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya town, close to the man-made Gregory Lake, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course and the Nuwara Eliya Race Course as well as the Pedro Tea Factory.

Deluxe rooms come with courtyard or mountain views. In-room amenities include rain shower, a safe, minibar and electric heaters. WiFi is free.

Hand drawn sambar deer

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