Hill Country Sri Lanka: Nuwara Eliya & Kandy Day Tours

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

Private 02-Day Excursion

$ 190 per person | Twin-sharing

Price valid up to 31st October 2026
*Minimum 48-hr prior reservation required!

The Excursion :

Experience the beautiful hill country Sri Lanka with our day tours in Sri Lanka  pagekage , where tea-grown, picturesque Nuwara Eliya is famous for its soft, ‘Little England’ spring climate. Both motor and railroads leading into Nuwara Eliya offer spectacularly beautiful scenic routes. In this program, we combine the best of both! En-route to Nuwara Eliya by road, we explore the cultural heart of Kandy city, and on our return, you will catch the famous scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya back to Kandy. The entire memorable trip lasts for 02 days, with a relaxing 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 :

Please note regarding the scenic train tickets through the hill country sri lanka: tickets are subject to availability, so we encourage early booking! A surcharge will apply for solo travelers or for picking up and dropping off outside the mentioned standard locations.

Highlights:

Includes:

Itinerary

Day 01

Start your journey to the iconic hill country sri lanka! En route to Kandy, take a delightful brief excursion to a spice garden in Mawanella. Here, you will gain an insightful look into how the spices used to flavor your food, along with many other tropical herbs, are grown. On reaching Kandy, a UNESCO heritage city, set out on a city tour: visit the Upper-Lake Drive for a panoramic view of the city, and drive around the man-made Kandy Lake. The bustling city also offers great shopping opportunities. Later on, sit back and enjoy spectacular views of endless lush tea fields as we drive deeper into the hill country sri lanka towards Nuwara Eliya. On the way, we shall stop over to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Ramboda Falls and to visit a tea factory where

Accommodation : Galway Heights in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast (next Morning)

Day 02

This morning, the highlight is the experience! Hop aboard the scenic train bound for Kandy. This breathtaking ride through the hill country sri lanka offers beautiful views of lush tea fields, stunning waterfalls, deep reservoirs, and a countless number of historic tunnels. Upon arrival at 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 last-minute souvenir shopping in Kandy. 

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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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