Sri Lanka · Tea Plantation Tours

03 Day Tour Kandy and Nuwara Eliya from Kandy

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • 02 Stroll around scenic Kandy Lake
  • 03 Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya
  • 04 Experience the cool hill-country atmosphere of Nuwara Eliya
  • 05 Visit Ambewela Farm and see Sri Lanka’s grassland scenery
  • 06 Discover the historic James Taylor Tea Estate
  • 07 Travel with private A/C transportation and an English-speaking guide
  • 08 Includes breakfast and 3-star hotel accommodation

Discover two of Sri Lanka’s most scenic and culturally rich regions on this 3-day journey from Colombo through Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, enjoy the atmosphere around Kandy Lake, and explore the Royal Botanic Gardens while travelling through landscapes of mountains, gardens, and tea country.

The tour also takes you into Sri Lanka’s hill country, where Nuwara Eliya’s cool climate, colonial-era charm, and dairy farms offer a different side of the island. Round out the experience with a visit to the historic James Taylor Tea Estate, where you can learn about the origins of Ceylon tea while enjoying the comfort of included transport, breakfast, and 3-star hotel accommodation.

Discover two of Sri Lanka’s most scenic and culturally rich regions on this 3-day journey from Colombo through Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Airport to KandyKandy is famous for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. This was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Dinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, which was built to protect the sacred tooth relic thought to belong to Lord Buddha, which has been enshrined in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years As well as a host of other temples, visitors to the city can wander along Kandy Lake, stroll through the stunning Botanical Gardens created by the British in the 19th century and still one of the most beautiful gardens in Asia.Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). Agriculture.Surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. This was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Dinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, which was built to protect the sacred tooth relic thought to belong to Lord Buddha, which has been enshrined in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years As well as a host of other temples, visitors to the city can wander along Kandy Lake.3 Star Hotel or Similar Hotel

2
Day 02

Kandy to Nuwara eliya and backNuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s highest town and a favorite hill station during British colonial times. The town is still touted as ‘Little England’, an illusion maintained by the presence of the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, a racecourse, the Victoria Park and excellent trout fishing in nearby lakes and rivers. You will find the temperature can drop close to freezing at nights and log fires are a common feature of the many Tudor-style houses. Ambewela farm is situated in the lush green hills of Nuwara Eliya, Camberwell farms are made up of two farms, Camberwell farm, and New Zealand farm blessed. . few Km away from Nuwara eliya. The New Zealand Farm is a part of the Ambewela Farm which are both dairy farms. New Zealand Farm is located only 3-4 Km away from Ambewela farm. New Zealand farm rears purebred Friesian cows and maintains a pure line of cattle. In order to maintain the quality of milk the cows are provided with a rich diet and sterilized water.Ambewela farm is situated in the lush green hills of Nuwara eliya, ambewela farms are made up of two farms, ambewela farm and New Zealand farm blessed. . few Km away from Nuwara eliya. The New Zealand Farm is a part of the Ambewela Farm which are both dairy farms. New Zealand Farm is located only 3-4 Km away from Ambewela farm. New Zealand farm rears purebred Friesian cows and maintains a pure line of cattle. In order to maintain the quality of milk the cows are provided with a rich diet and sterilized water. Excellent health care are given on a 24 hr basis. Here one can see the largest grasslands of Sri Lanka and is also a part of the Ambewela farm which manufactures dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yoghurt and could be seen by visitors.3 Star Hotel or Similar Hotel

3
Day 03

Kandy to James Taylor Tea Estate and backSri Lanka is a wonderful country and is home to many places which are amazing and worth exploring, so this destination will never be disappointed. Enjoy a historical tea experience in the Loolkandura Estate where the very first patch of tea was planted in Sri Lanka. During this 6-hour private tour, visit the tea plantation, James Taylor Seat, Tea Tree, James Taylor Statue, the Loolecondera Tea Factory, James Taylor Log Cabin and weighing stations, while accompanied by your local English speaking guide. You will enjoy this guided experience as you will also get the comfortable pick up and drop off service in a well-maintained vehicle along with a professional driver. James Taylor is the pioneer of Ceylon Tea. Arriving in Ceylon in 1852 as a 17-year-old, he was billeted at Loolecondera Estate in Galaha, a coffee plantation in the Kandy District.3 Star Hotel or Similar Hotel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation at 3 Star Hotels or similar
  • Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
  • English speaking guide for the entire tours
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
  • Mineral Water Bottle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Any other services not mentioned above
  • Any tours to cities 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

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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