Sri Lanka · Wildlife

3-Day Sri Lanka Wildlife Tour with Tea Country and Coastal Sights

3 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire 360-degree views from the Ambuluwawa viewpoint tower
02 Travel through scenic waterfalls and remarkable upland tea estates in Nuwara Eliya
03 Visit Macwoods Tea Factory to learn about tea processing and tea varieties
04 Catch the sunrise at Lipton Seat among busy morning tea pluckers
05 See the natural habitats of wild elephants on a safari in Udawalawa National Park
06 Visit Hummanaya blowhole and the turtle conservation project at Rekawa

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable private journey with a professional driver-guide as you travel from Kandy through Sri Lanka's scenic hill country to Ella, Udawalawa, and Unawatuna. Along the way, admire the panoramic views from Ambuluwawa, pass waterfalls and remarkable upland tea estates in Nuwara Eliya, and visit Macwoods Tea Factory to learn about tea processing. Catch the sunrise at Lipton Seat, head out on a wildlife safari in Udawalawa National Park to see the natural habitats of wild elephants, and continue to Hummanaya blowhole and the turtle conservation project at Rekawa.

Drive straight to see Hummanaya blowhole, which pumps seawater up to 40 feet during the south-west monsoon season.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kandy, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe National Park, Unawatuna

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kandy to Ella via Ambuluwawa, Waterfalls and Tea Country

Get picked up at 8:00 a.m. from your hotel in Kandy and drive straight to Ambuluwawa, a green hilly area rich in biodiversity. At the top of the mountain stands a human-made viewpoint tower, approximately 48 metres high, with a 360-degree viewing gallery.
Explore 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.
Stop at Macwoods Tea Factory, where you will be introduced to the entire tea-processing method and the different tea varieties according to taste and quality. You can also purchase fresh tea products from the factory outlet.

The first day's journey pauses at Ella.

Day 02

Sunrise at Lipton Seat and Udawalawa Wildlife Safari

Begin at 5:00 a.m. and drive straight to Lipton Seat to catch the sunrise. The route stretches along tea estates, with busy tea pluckers at work in the morning.
Proceed to Udawalawa National Park. The safari starts at 2:30 p.m. and offers the chance to see the natural habitats of wild elephants.
Drive back to your hotel in Udawalawa.

Day 03

Hummanaya Blowhole, Rekawa Turtle Project and Unawatuna Drop-off

Drive straight to see Hummanaya blowhole, which pumps seawater up to 40 feet during the south-west monsoon season. Next, visit the turtle conservation project at Rekawa.
Finally, drive back to your hotel in Unawatuna or the nearest beach resort.

Where this trip takes you

Ambuluwawa viewpoint tower, Nuwara Eliya tea estates, Lipton Seat sunrise, Hummanaya blowhole

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional English guiding and safe driving by Buddhika
Pick-up from Kandy and drop-off in Unawatuna
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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