3-Day Nuwara Eliya Tour: Gem Workshop & Tea Highlands
ID: GYG1211305-1861873
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the secrets of Ceylon tea on a private tour from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya. Visit a gem workshop, see Ramboda Falls, and explore the colonial charm of Little England.
Begin your journey with a private tour of a Colombo gem workshop. See traditional cutting and polishing techniques and learn about the history of the Blue Sapphire.
Next, escape the heat in your private vehicle and ascend into the central highlands. Watch as the landscape shifts to endless rolling tea plantations and cascading waterfalls. Stop at the breathtaking Ramboda Falls along the way.
Explore colonial estates, sip the world’s finest Ceylon tea at its source, and enjoy the crisp mountain air of Nuwara Eliya. Immerse yourself in a "pluck to cup" experience at a high-altitude tea factory, exploring the secrets of Ceylon Tea.
Take a sunset stroll around Gregory Lake and visit the iconic red-brick Nuwara Eliya Post Office.
If you choose, embark on an early morning trek to World’s End for a sheer drop view that overlooks the entire southern island.
Highlights
- Discover the secrets of Ceylon tea with a visit to a high-altitude factory
- Enjoy a private tour of a gem workshop and see how sapphires are made
- Take a scenic drive through the mountains and stop at Ramboda Falls
- Stroll around Gregory Lake and visit the iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office
- Enjoy the luxury of a private car and driver, allowing you to stop at will
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour includes a private car and driver
You can stop for King Coconuts or photo ops whenever the mood strikes
Horton Plains trek is optional
Dress code: When visiting the Seetha Amman Temple, ensure shoulders and knees are covered as a mark of respect.
INCLUDED
- Private tour of a Colombo gem workshop
- Comfortable drive through the mountains
- Stops at Ramboda Falls
- Pluck to cup experience at a high-altitude tea factory
- Sunset stroll around Gregory Lake
- Visit to Nuwara Eliya Post Office
- Optional trek to Horton Plains
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
