Sri Lanka · National Parks

3-Day Nuwara Eliya and Kandy Tour with Tea Country and Horton Plains

3 Days Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel across Horton Plains and take in alluring panoramic views
02 Marvel at Ambewela Farm and Sri Lanka's scenic hill country
03 Visit a local tea factory and explore lush tea plantations
04 Seek blessings at the Tooth Relic Temple and Seetha Amman Hindu Temple
05 Meet elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Explore the highlights of Nuwara Eliya and Kandy on this 3-day journey through Sri Lanka's beautiful natural landscapes. Travel through lush tea plantations, visit a local tea factory, and savour the taste of locally produced Ceylon tea. Take in the tranquillity of Horton Plains and visit Gregory Lake, Hakkgala Botanical Garden, Seetha Amman Temple, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Travel through lush tea plantations, visit a local tea factory, and savour the taste of locally produced Ceylon tea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Horton Plains National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo to Nuwara Eliya and Tea Country Highlights

Upon arrival at Colombo International Airport, meet your tour representative and transfer to Nuwara Eliya, also known as "The city with mist" or "Little England".
As you enter the city, you will see the mesmerizing architecture of the Tudor and Georgian eras. The city is full of beautiful gardens filled with roses. The journey itself is a lovely ride through scenic mountains and waterfalls.
Witness the lush tea plantations, where you can see the origins of Ceylon tea.
Then, visit a beautiful tea factory and Victoria Park tea plantation.
Next, head to Seetha Amman Hindu Temple, Old Post Office, Gregory Lake, and Hakkgala Botanical Garden.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Horton Plains, Ambewela Farm and Kandy Sightseeing

Early in the morning, drive to Horton Plains for scenic views of biodiversity, rainforest, and waterfalls.
En route, visit Ambewela Farm.
Then, continue to the Tooth Relic Temple and Royal Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka.
Afterwards, attend the Kandy dance show and go on a Kandy city tour.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Return to Colombo

After breakfast, transfer to Colombo and visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Then, explore a spice garden.
Later, drive to Colombo Airport to board your return flight as per your flight schedule.

Where this trip takes you

Horton Plains National Park, Victoria Park tea plantation, Lake Gregory (Nuwara Eliya), Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Colombo 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation for 02 nights in different cities as per the itinerary in star hotels.
English-speaking guide service, with the guide also acting as your driver.
Expert site guides who are reliable, experienced, and friendly, with excellent knowledge of nature, ancient archaeological sites, and cultural sites.
Day-to-day monitoring and communication with drivers and guests for smooth operation.
BB meal plans at the hotels where you will spend the night. Snacks are not included.
Experienced driver and luxury van, car, or bus with A/C.
Free entrance to the Spice Garden, Gem Museum, Wood Carving Center, Tea Factory, and Plantation.

What's Not Included

Tickets for various activities.
Medical and insurance.
Tickets to gardens.
Orphanage fees, boat rides, safaris, massage, laundry, mini bar, shopping, and similar personal expenses.
Any phone calls made locally or internationally. If you prefer to call us, it will be free of charge, but for other calls, the hotel will charge.
Entrance ticket price list per person is not included in the tour cost.

What to bring

Jacket and trekking shoes
Binoculars
White clothes to visit Kandy Temple and cover exposed parts of your body

Know before you go

We will follow COVID-19 rules and regulation guidelines from the WHO and Tourist Board to protect our clients and the country. Travel is a vital part of the human experience. It expands our understanding of people and cultures exponentially. Re-establishing confidence in tourism is crucial for the industry, the destinations and communities visited, and the travelling public.
With global recognition, Sri Lanka has gained by effectively managing and controlling the spread of COVID-19 within the country. Potential travellers and tour groups have already inquired regarding travel into the country. While welcoming such gestures of good faith by tourists, Stelaranholidays (Pvt) Ltd realizes the importance of implementing planned, organized, and well-structured health protocols when resuming tourism in the country, so as to ensure the safety and good health of all guests, industry stakeholders, and the general public.
Personal safety measures
- Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, 'Ayubowan', at all times instead of hugging or handshaking.
- Before entering the hotel, we will need the required COVID-19 vaccine reports.
- The driver/tour leader should maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between two people at all times.
- Ensure all tourists wear face masks and maintain a safe 1.5-meter distance at all times.
- The driver/tour leader should wear face masks and gloves when interacting with passengers.
- Travellers are requested to sanitize their hands frequently during the tour and site visits; further, they should wash their hands with soap and running water at the end of each site visit.
- Personal protective equipment is available in the vehicle, such as face masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes for passengers when needed.
All outside-country visitors must complete pre-departure COVID-19 PCR testing.
- A negative PCR test is required prior to boarding your flight and on arrival in Sri Lanka. The test should be no older than 72 hours prior to boarding.