Sri Lanka · Waterfall Tours

Waterfall Trail from Kandy

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kandy. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day waterfall trail from Kandy through Sri Lanka’s hill country
  • 02 Visit Devon Falls, St. Clair’s Falls, Dunsinane Falls and Ramboda Falls
  • 03 Enjoy views along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya road
  • 04 Experience the scenery of Sri Lanka’s tea-growing region
  • 05 Travel in a comfortable A/C vehicle with an English-speaking guide
  • 06 See Ramboda Falls and its surrounding highland landscape

Discover some of Sri Lanka’s most scenic waterfall landscapes on this full-day journey from Kandy through the tea country toward Nuwara Eliya. Travel in comfort as you visit Devon Falls, St. Clair’s Falls, Dunsinane Falls and Ramboda Falls, taking in sweeping views, cool mountain air and the lush surroundings that make this region so memorable.

This outing combines dramatic natural scenery with the atmosphere of Sri Lanka’s tea-growing heartland, offering a relaxed way to experience waterfalls, viewpoints and the highland landscape in a single day before returning to Kandy.

Discover some of Sri Lanka’s most scenic waterfall landscapes on this full-day journey from Kandy through the tea country toward Nuwara Eliya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Devon Falls is one of the most popular waterfall in the country specially due its clear view from the popular Hatton Nuwara Eliya Road. The best view is from Dimbula where a special viewpoint is located with parking facilities. On the other side of the road is the famous Mlesna Tea Center where you could have a fresh cup of tea could be had. Almost Everybody who travels on this road to Nuwara Eliya is bound to at least break rest here before continuing the journey.St.Clair Falls is one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic, located on the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya road, a short distance away from Talawakele. At a height of 262ft it is the country’s 20th tallest, and its wide breadth has given it the nickname “Little Niagara of Sri Lanka”. The falls cascade over two drops and go on to feed the waters of Sri Lanka’s longest river the Mahaweli.This impressive 100m-high Dunsinane fall (Pundalu Oya Ella) cascades in a spectacular sequence of steps before flowing to the Pundalu Oya (river), the Kotmale River and finally the Kotmale Reservoir. The nearest town is Pundalu Oya. This waterfall is also known as Dunsinane Falls, Dunsinan-Sheen Falls, Dansinanshin Falls, Pundalu Oya Ella.Ramboda falls lies in the Pussellawa district, in the city of Kandy. The area is known for marvelous landscapes comprising of highlands, ridges, plains, streams and hilly mountains. The best of the attractions being the Ramboda falls. At an elevation of 358ft, Ramboda stands as the 11th highest falls in Sri Lanka. The cold winds are a constant and the steps of the rocks fall like cascades of ivory and paint a gorgeous picture against the backdrop of the sky. It involves a mild 2 km trek uphill, and anyone can scale it quickly. In terms of vivid landscapes and cosy climate, Ramboda falls checks all boxes that will keep tourists engaged and on their feet. It is an area richly diverse, with evergreen forests, blossomed flower plants as well creepers and about 200 different kinds of plants from 80 plant families including a variety of medicinal plants. Ambuluwawa is surrounded by many mountains including Piduruthalagala from the East.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kandy. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Experience English Speaking Guide
  • Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
  • Mineral Water Water Bottle
  • All Governmet Tax & Charges

What's Not Included

Any Other Tour or Service Not Mentioned Above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kandy.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kandy.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kandy..

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