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Nuwara Eliya Highlands from Kandy
Product code 16052P41
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From USD 43.16
Dates
Jul 29, 2026 to Jul 26, 2027
Start times
7:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 5-70
Options
Per Person
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Duration
10 hours to 11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Colombo
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Nuwara Eliya Highlands from Kandy





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Duration
10 hours to 11 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Colombo
Why Travelers Love This
Experience the cool highlands of Sri Lanka on a scenic journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by misty mountains, waterfalls, tea plantations, and refreshing landscapes. Visit Ramboda Falls, one of Sri Lanka’s highest waterfalls, before continuing to Labookellie Tea Estate to discover the heritage of world-famous Ceylon Tea and learn about tea production at a working estate. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Nuwara Eliya, known for its cool climate and colonial charm, then spend time at Hakgala Botanical Gardens, famous for its colourful flowers and highland flora. Later, relax by Gregory Lake, one of the city’s most popular attractions, where you can enjoy a calm walk or simply admire the cool lakeside atmosphere before returning to Kandy.
Overview
Experience the cool highlands of Sri Lanka on a scenic journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by misty mountains, waterfalls, tea plantations, and refreshing landscapes. Visit Ramboda Falls, one of Sri Lanka’s highest waterfalls, before continuing to Labookellie Tea Estate to discover the heritage of world-famous Ceylon Tea and learn about tea production at a working estate. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Nuwara Eliya, known for its cool climate and colonial charm, then spend time at Hakgala Botanical Gardens, famous for its colourful flowers and highland flora. Later, relax by Gregory Lake, one of the city’s most popular attractions, where you can enjoy a calm walk or simply admire the cool lakeside atmosphere before returning to Kandy.
What's Included
Included
Water bottle (Per person).
Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy.
Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance tickets to Gregory Lake.
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur Driver.
Not included
Entrance tickets to where not mentioned.
Food and drinks.
Gratuities (optional).
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Ramboda Falls, at 109m (357ft) high, is the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and one of the highest waterfalls in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Visita Tea Factory to learn how tea is manufactured in Sri Lanka. You can observe the tea pickers, locally known as 'tea puckers' as they move between the lush green rows along the mountains with their large baskets. Thereafter you will be given a guided tour explaining fermentation, rolling, drying, cutting, sieving and the grading of tea. Finish with a tea tasting process and learn of the history, and why Ceylon Tea is considered among the best in the world.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post office as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
Gregory Lake was created in 1873 by the British era Governor at the time, Sir William Gregory, supposedly for the purpose of providing electricity. However the lake was mainly used for leisure and recreation after it was built. At its peak of fame, Gregory Lake was the most prominent attraction in the area and was used a place to relax by many visitors.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Other
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.8
9 reviews
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