Nuwara Eliya To Ella Transfer with Temples & Gardens
ID: GYG1318455-2013893
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, Bandarawela, or Haputale with scenic stops at Gregory Lake, Seetha Amman Temple, Hakgala Botanical Garden, and Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya.
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Head to the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office, one of the oldest and most photographed colonial buildings in Sri Lanka. Continue to Gregory Lake, where you can enjoy peaceful views surrounded by mountains and fresh hill-country air.
Next, visit the sacred Seetha Amman Kovil, an important Hindu temple associated with the Ramayana legend. Surrounded by forests and streams, this temple is one of the region’s most important cultural sites.
Continue to Hakgala Botanical Garden, famous for its beautiful flower gardens, giant trees, tropical plants, and scenic mountain landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing walk through one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive botanical gardens.
As you travel toward Ella and Bandarawela, stop at Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya, an ancient Buddhist temple known for its impressive unfinished Buddha statue carved into a rock face.
Throughout the journey, enjoy spectacular views of tea plantations, forests, valleys and mountain roads before arriving at your hotel in Ella, Bandarawela, or Haputale.
Highlights
- Visit the famous Nuwara Eliya colonial post office
- Relax beside Gregory Lake surrounded by mountain scenery
- Discover the cultural beauty of Seetha Amman Temple
- Explore Hakgala Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka’s hill country
- Visit the historic Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup starts between 6:00 AM – 3.00 PM depending on your hotel location.
Entrance tickets to attractions are not included and can be purchased at the sites.
The itinerary may slightly change depending on weather and traffic conditions.
Please wear respectful clothing when visiting religious sites.
Weather conditions in the hill country may be cool during mornings and evenings.
All mandatory transport-related costs are included in the tour price according to GetYourGuide policies.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup from Nuwara Eliya
- Drop-off in Ella, Bandarawela, or Haputale
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Fuel, parking, and government taxes
- Guided sightseeing assistance
- Optional activities at Gregory Lake
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance tickets to attractions
- Meals and personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
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.
