Sri Lanka · Culture

3 Days All Inclusive Kandy Nuwara-Eliya Tour From Colombo

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • 02 See Kandy Lake and enjoy a cultural dance performance
  • 03 Explore Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
  • 04 Visit Ramboda Falls and a historic tea estate
  • 05 Spend time at Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya
  • 06 Discover Horton Plains National Park
  • 07 See the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office and Lovers Leap
  • 08 Includes meals, transport, entrance tickets, and hotel stays

Discover the cultural heart and cool hill country of Sri Lanka on this 3-day all-inclusive journey from Colombo. Travel through Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, visiting sacred landmarks, scenic lakes, botanical gardens, waterfalls, and tea country landscapes along the way.

Highlights of the tour include the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, a cultural dance performance, Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, Ramboda Falls, Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge, Lake Gregory, Horton Plains National Park, the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office, and Lovers Leap. With accommodation, meals, transport, entrance tickets, and taxes included, this is a convenient way to experience some of Sri Lanka’s most memorable mountain and cultural sights.

Discover the cultural heart and cool hill country of Sri Lanka on this 3-day all-inclusive journey from Colombo.

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 Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Colombo-KandyThe Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.The mesmerizing view point is located on the Rajapihilla Mawatha and is ranked 5th out of 105 tourist attractions in Kandy.Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing bannedThe Kandy Lake Club Dance started in 1982 with the view of having a cultural dance performance bringing together all Sri Lankan dance types to one platformOvernight stay at a 3-4 star hotel.

2
Day 02

Kandy - Nuwara EliyaRoyal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchidsRamboda Falls is 109 m high and the eleventh tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th tallest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. The waterfall is formed by the Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya.Traveling 16 km from Nuwara Eliya on the Kandy Road, you will find the Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge. It is one of the oldest tea estates in Lanka and is about 150 years old.Lake Gregory sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.Overnight stay at a 3-4 star hotel.

3
Day 03

Nuwara EliyaHorton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the regionThe Nuwara Eliya Post Office is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya and is one of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka.Lovers leap is an impressive water fall which is known for its romantic folklore. To reach this place one has to go through the tea factory.Overnight stay at a 3/4 star hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All Entrance Tickets.
  • All Inclusive Tour

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Wattala.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Wattala.
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 Wattala..

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