Sri Lanka · Tea Plantation Tours

2-Day Sri Lanka Highlands Tour from Kandy with Horton Plains

2 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take in 360-degree views from the Ambuluwawa viewpoint tower
02 Travel through scenic highland landscapes, waterfalls, and remarkable tea estates
03 Visit Macwoods Tea Factory to learn about tea processing and varieties
04 Walk the 9 km circular track at Horton Plains, Sri Lanka's highest plain
05 See World's End and Baker's Falls in Horton Plains National Park

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable drive through some of Sri Lanka's essential highland highlights, from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and Ella. This 2-day journey combines scenic mountain roads, waterfalls, tea plantations, and a visit to Macwoods Tea Factory with an early-morning walk at Horton Plains. Take in sweeping views from Ambuluwawa Tower, see Baker's Falls, and experience the remarkable upland landscapes that make this region so memorable.

Begin your journey at 5.00 a.m. and drive to Horton Plains, the highest plain in Sri Lanka, where you will follow a 9 km circular walking track.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kandy, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kandy to Ambuluwawa, Tea Country, and Nuwara Eliya

Be picked up at 8.00 a.m. from your hotel in Kandy and drive straight to Ambuluwawa, a green hilly area rich in biodiversity.
See the human-made viewpoint tower, approximately 48 metres high, which provides a 360-degree viewing gallery.
Witness scenic landscapes and waterfalls as you travel to Nuwara Eliya. The upland tea estates are highly remarkable in Nuwara Eliya, and massive land areas are dedicated to high-grown upland tea plantations.
Head to Macwoods Tea Factory, where the entire tea-processing method and the tea varieties according to taste and quality will be explained. You can also purchase fresh tea products from the factory outlet.
The first day's journey pauses at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 02

Horton Plains Exploration and Drop-off in Ella

Begin your journey at 5.00 a.m. and drive to Horton Plains, the highest plain in Sri Lanka, where you will follow a 9 km circular walking track.
View World's End, the most iconic viewpoint, where you can see as far as the south coast of Sri Lanka.
Witness Baker's Falls, another eye-catching natural sight.
Do not miss Horton Plains, a sensitive natural zone in Sri Lanka.
Drive back to the hotel in Ella.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English guiding and safe driving by Buddhika
Pickup from Kandy and drop-off at your destination
Transportation in a comfortable A/C car
Driver accommodation and meals
Fuel and local insurance

What's Not Included

Accommodation
Entrance fees for visiting sites and any costs related to activities
Personal expenses

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible.
Not stroller accessible.
Not suitable for pets.
Infants must not sit on laps.
Tourists may include or exclude one or more options from the set tour according to their requirements.
You can adjust tour activities and the itinerary according to your requirements.
Price - up to 02 pax.

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