6-Day Nature's Tour Through Major Cities Of Sri Lanka
Description
Sign up for a tour specially designed for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, and visit the Udawalawe park, Royal Botanical Garden, Gregory Lake, and the Ravana Waterfall. Participate in a sacred drumming ceremony and cultural dance in the city of Kandy, and marvel at the winter beauty of Nuwara Eliya, also known as "Little England" by tourists.
Highlights
- Explore the city of Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth and a famous Buddhist place
- Visit Nuwara Eliya by train, passing through beautiful scenery
Spot the extravagant greenery and plant species at Royal Botanical Garden
Head to Ella, known as the oxygen centre of Sri Lanka with a cool climate
See Ravana Waterfall and wildlife in Udawalawa National Park
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Arrive at Negombo - Kandy City expand_more
- Meet your tour guide at the Negombo Airport in Sri Lanka and be ready for a warm welcome.
Travel straight to the city of Kandy (3 hours away). Kandy is the home to the Temple of the Tooth and is one of the most venerable places for the Buddhist community of Sri Lanka and all around the world.
Explore Kandy city and participate in the Kandy cultural dance at 5’o clock in the evening for about an hour.
Be a part of a special evening puja, including a drumming ceremony in the Buddha’s tooth temple right next door and only a walking distance.
Stay for the night in Kandy.
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Day 2- Visit to Nuwara Eliya expand_more
Have a relaxing morning while exploring the beautiful nature, and afterwards, check out from the hotel to travel to Nuwara Eliya by train.
Stop at the Royal Botanical Garden on the way and explore the city by foot to see organic tea plantation sites, vegetable farms, famous fruits and vegetable markets, and old historical buildings dating back to the British Colonial era.
- Visit the highest mountain of Sri Lanka (Piduruthalagala mountain), Gregory Lake, and the spa to relax.
Spend the night in a luxury hotel of your choice in this glorious city of Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 3- Explore the City of Ella expand_more
- Check out from the hotel and travel straight to Ella, a 2-hour drive from Nuwara Eliya. Ella city is a major tourist attraction known as the 'oxygen centre of Sri Lanka' with a cool climate.
See the amazing Ella natural gap and the Ella rock that has the perfect view. Usually, the whole area is covered in mist in the evening, a beautiful scene for you to see.
Climb the little Adam’s peak (1 hour away).
Your third night will be spent in this beautiful tourist city.
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Day 4- Spot Wildlife at Udawalwa National Park expand_more
Have breakfast and head down to Udawalawa, a 2-hour drive from Ella city.
Visit the natural Ravana Waterfall on the way.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the city. Udawalawa is the perfect location for wildlife enthusiasts as you can walk around the rural area, giving you a 100% wildlife experience.
Here you will also have the opportunity to visit the famous dam and taste a Sri Lankan-style lunch.
Check-in at a nature-friendly luxury hotel of your choice for the night.
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Day 5- Spot Elephants in Udawalwa National Park expand_more
- Go for Udawalawa Safari, especially famous for elephants, so, you will see whole herds of adults and young elephants feeding, bathing, and playing in the water. The highlight of this park is the bottle-feeding of elephants. This park is also home to many water buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer, crocodiles, monkeys and the occasional leopards. It is also an exciting location for bird enthusiasts.
Have lunch and head to Negombo. Negombo is a beautiful city and is a major tourist attraction located about one hour north of the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Here, you will be able to explore the cultural and colonial heritage of this marvellous city.
Spend the night in the city.
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Day 6- Departure expand_more
Proceed to the airport for departure.
What's Included
Professional Sri Lankan tour guide/instructor (English speaking)
Transportation by luxury vehicles (fully air-conditioned)
Fully insurance cover
A representative at the airport
What's Excluded
Entrance fees for the sites
Video and camera permits at sights
Expenses of personal nature
What to bring
- Winter clothes (while visiting to Ella)
Know before you go
Nuwara Eliya is the beautiful uphill environment of Sri Lanka that has extremely beautiful and delicate natural waterfalls, lush tea estates, vegetable farms and many more scenic locations that will surely capture your heart. It is the coldest part of the country as it is 5000 feet above sea level and is located at the heart of Hill Country. Tourists also know it as “little England” as the town is well planned and retains its English style. The cool, calm climate, gorges rolling tea plantation makes the best “Ceylon tea”, and the breathtaking beautiful waterfalls make Nuwara Eliya one of the most beautiful towns in the world. Nuwara Eliya is a peaceful place, perfect for nature lovers and ramblers.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 4 | USD 420 Per Group |
This is a group tour |