Sri Lanka 3-day tour: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella
ID: GYG893923-1403395
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the scenic hill country cities of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella on a guided tour. Visit tooth temple, botanical gardens, tea gardens, waterfalls, take the hill country scenic blue train...
Discover the scenic hill country cities of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Ella and visit the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, the tea country landscapes of Nuwara Eliya, and the scenic country side of Ella on a 3-day tour from Colombo. Learn about Sri Lankan culinary and medicinal herbs, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, visit Nine Arch bridge, Mini-Adams Peak, and see a traditional Sri Lankan cultural show.
Day 1: Colombo-Kegalle-Kandy
Depart from Colombo after breakfast and visit a spice garden on route to Kandy. Take a guided walking tour of the spice and herbal garden and learn about Sri Lankan culinary and medicinal herbs. Gain insight into Sri Lanka's spice export industry.
Arrive in Kandy, Sri Lanka's last ancient kingdom, and visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Explore 60 hectares of diverse flora and see over 8,000 species of trees and plants. Tour the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.
In the evening, see a traditional Sri Lankan cultural show featuring drum dancing, traditional music, and a fire walking performance. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 2: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella
After breakfast, take the winding road to the hill country resort of Nuwara Eliya. En route, stop at waterfalls, tea gardens, and tea factories. In the afternoon, Nuwara Eliya sightseeing tour. Later, take a scenic drive to Ella through mountain valleys, forest patches, tea plantations, and cascading waterfalls.
Day 3: Ella-Colombo
After the breakfast sunrise hike at Mini-Admas Peak and later visit Nine-Arch Bridge. Later, head to your accommodation in Colombo.
Highlights
- Explore Kandy and visit tooth relic temple, botanical garden, waterfalls...
- 3 day tour to explore the scenic hill country of sri Lanka
- Take the scenic Blue train trips from Nuwara eliya to ella
- Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan cultural show in Kandy
- Explore the colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun
Carry water to stay hydrated
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
Respect local customs and traditions
We buy your train tickets for the Hill Country train; however, seats cannot be guaranteed due to the very high demand.
INCLUDED
- 2 nights accommodation in a standard
- All-inclusive Hill Country Blue Train journey
- 2 Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Spice garden tour, tooth relic temple tour
- Kandy city tour
- Nuwara Eliya city tour
- Entire ground transportation
- Pick-up from Colombo and drop-off
- Local tour guide
- All current taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees to Royal Botanical Garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and Kandyan Cultural Show
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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.
