Cultural & Mountain Escape
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Colombo
Best for: Hill country, tea and train lovers
From the sacred city of Kandy up into the cool green heart of tea country, this four-day journey trades beaches for waterfalls, misty plantations and one of the most scenic railway journeys in Asia. Bring a light jacket: the hill country has its own gentle climate.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Ramboda Falls
- Tea plantation and factory visit
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
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Your itinerary
A day-by-day overview of your journey, with highlights and experiences at each destination.
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Pickup from Colombo or the airport, then Kandy: the city tour, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake and an evening cultural dance show. Overnight in Kandy.
Private transfer from airportTemple of the Sacred Tooth RelicOvernight in Kandy -
A scenic mountain drive past Ramboda Falls, with a walk through a working tea plantation and a factory visit to see how Ceylon tea is made. Evening in Nuwara Eliya, "Little England", and a stroll at Gregory Lake. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Ramboda FallsTea plantations and factoriesOvernight in Nuwara Eliya -
Journey deeper into the highlands, with the option of the famous hill-country train ride. In Ella: the Nine Arch Bridge, an easy sunset climb of Little Adam's Peak, and the town's relaxed cafe scene. Overnight in Ella.
Kandy to Ella scenic trainNine Arch BridgeOvernight in Ella -
Pause at Ravana Falls, then wind down out of the mountains and back to Colombo for your airport or hotel drop-off.
Ravana FallsAirport drop-off
- 1Kandy
- 2Nuwara Eliya
- 3Ella
- 4Colombo
Included & not included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole tour
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, parking and highway charges
- Driver-guide's accommodation and meals
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Government taxes
- Entrance tickets to sites and temples
- Visas or ETA, travel insurance and international flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Accommodation and extras
Not part of the tour price. Ask for any of these and we add them to your quote.
- Accommodation: we shortlist hotels in your budget band and add them to your quote
- Meals for travellers
Vehicle options
Every vehicle is private and air-conditioned, with your own English-speaking driver-guide. We match the vehicle to your group and luggage; upgrades are quoted on request.
Optional activities
Extra cost, chosen by you. We can book them in advance or arrange them on the day.
- Kandy cultural dance show tickets
- Scenic hill-country train tickets (subject to availability; your vehicle meets you at the other end)
- Tea factory tour fee where charged
Places you will visit
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