Kandy, the hill capital can be accessed by both land and air. The most popular land route is by train which offers amazing scenic views of the countryside. Trains leave daily from the Fort Railway Station in Colombo. Kandy is also accessible by air greatly reducing travelling time.
The town of Nuwara Eliya still retains much of its British colonial charm that has earned the nickname “Little England”. Nestled 2,000 metres above sea level it is one of the coldest regions of Sri Lanka with an annual average temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. Relax inside a colonial home while sipping a cup of tea considered to be the best in the world. For the adventurous, a trek through Horton Plains and World’s End is a rewarding encounter with nature.
The first two nights are spent in Kandy, formerly the seat of medieval kings, and this gives an opportunity to absorb the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Sri Lanka. Visit the revered Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and tour the town. The scenery becomes more dramatic on the drive to Nuwara Eliya, the hill station favoured by the British when the heat of the coast gets too enervating. The bungalows, climate and ambience evoke an old fashioned England. The hotel in the tea hills is uniquely (and comfortably) converted from a tea factory.
The train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella through forests and hills is acknowledged as one of the World’s great train trips. There are views too to be seen from the hill country village of Ella with its quaint cafés and scenic waterfalls.
You will be met by our English speaking chauffeur guide and be transferred to the hill capital Kandy.
After breakfast spend the day at leisure before setting off in the afternoon for a tour of Kandy town and visit the Temple of the Tooth.
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, this drive takes around two and a half hours through the scenic country side. In the afternoon take a tour of the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya. Have a brief insight into how the world famous Ceylon Tea is created at a tea factory and plantation site.
In the morning you have the option of heading to Horton Plains on a beautiful, scenic trek. This consists of a visit to World’s End as well as Bakers Fall. Return in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day relaxing.
After breakfast proceed to Nanu Oya Train station for a adventurous train journey to Ella.
After breakfast head to the commercial capital, Colombo. The drive is scenic and grab one last look at the beautiful hills of Sri Lanka before arriving at Colombo and getting ready for your flight.
The ancient kingdom of Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha as well as Edwardian buildings, a king-made lake, a nature reserve and exciting shops.
As the second largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province, Kandy has grown from being a medieval kingdom to a friendly, busy city set in forested hills and surrounded by tea plantations and close to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. As well as the Temple of the Tooth, there are many Buddhist monasteries and Hindu places of worship to visit, and cultural dance performances to watch. Kandy is a convenient base to stay for a few days while exploring the Cultural Triangle as there are comfortable hotels to suit every budget. The city is easily accessible from Colombo by rail, road and float plane.
The ancient kingdom of Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha as well as Edwardian buildings, a king-made lake, a nature reserve and exciting shops.
As the second largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province, Kandy has grown from being a medieval kingdom to a friendly, busy city set in forested hills and surrounded by tea plantations and close to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. As well as the Temple of the Tooth, there are many Buddhist monasteries and Hindu places of worship to visit, and cultural dance performances to watch.
Kandy is a convenient base to stay for a few days while exploring the Cultural Triangle as there are comfortable hotels to suit every budget. The city is easily accessible from Colombo by rail, road and float plane.
Known for its collections of exotic orchids and acres of sprawling lawns and trees, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is close to Kandy. It was created in a royal park by the British in the 19th century with plants gathered from around the island, together with tea seedlings from India. Today this is an attraction for tourists as well as for young people enjoying each other’s company in the beautiful parkland scenery.
The gardens feature a classical Avenue of Palms, extend over 147 hectares and are home to 4,000 species of plants including orchids, spices, herbal and medicinal plants and a range of palm trees. With a cool climate and elevation (500m above sea level) the gardens are surrounded on three sides by a loop formed by the River Mahaweli.
At an altitude of over 1,800m above sea level the picturesque landscape of Nuwara Eliya is known as “Little England” because of the resemblance of its homesteads to English bungalows, and it’s cool climate (there are even log fires in some hotels). Nuwara Eliya is overlooked by Piduruthalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka. In colonial days it was the retreat from the coastal heat for British residents and even today rituals like horse racing, boating on the lake, beautiful flower garden competitions and golf tournaments are held during the local holiday season months of April and August.
Most of Sri Lanka’s fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables are grown in the area and there are also dairy and strawberry farms. The Hakgala Botanical Gardens near the town is a prime attraction, as is a trek across Horton Plains.
Ella is a small hill country village now much developed with independent guesthouses, bordered by mountains, estates and waterfalls, with spectacular views and a history of dramatic legend. In the great Indian epic, Ramayana, dating from more than 1,000 years before Christ, it is written that Sita Cave, 2km from Ella, was used by Ravana, king of Lanka, to conceal Sita, the beautiful wife of Rama. This attracts many visitors from India who are following the Ramanaya story. Equally appealing is the view through Ella Gap as well as Ravana Falls.
Ella is also a popular stop on the backpackers’ trail from west to east Sri Lanka and many small cafés and low budget guesthouses have opened up beside the main road through the village to cater for them. The quaint hamlet, at 204km from Colombo, is best reached by train.
Spend nine days experiencing the beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country. Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth in the regal city of Kandy and spend the evening relaxing at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens. Visit Hatton by train before heading to the cool misty mountains of Nuwara Eliya where you will see first hand the plucking and manufacturing of fine Ceylon Tea. Enjoy a gentle trek at Horton plains and the beautiful scenery at Bandarawela before visiting the ‘Little Rome’ of Sri Lanka, Negombo.
On arrival you will be met by our English speaking Chauffeur Guide and the Airport staff who will offer assistance before driving to the regal city of Kandy.
After breakfast tour the city of Kandy, the final kingdom of the proud kings and queens of old. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic which houses the tooth of Lord Buddha before spending a relaxing evening at the gorgeous Royal Botanical Gardens.
At 11 a.m. board the train to Hatton. Enjoy the breathtaking view as you slowly pass the towering mountains and the gorgeous vistas of Sri Lanka’s hill country before checking at your hotel.
After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing tour of beautiful Hatton and visit the enchanting Warleigh Church which was built in 1878. Once back at the hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure amidst the gorgeous backdrop of Hatton.
After breakfast proceed to the cool misty hills of Nuwara Eliya where you will be able to witness first hand the manufacturing of Ceylon tea. Join the tea pluckers as they show you how to carefully pluck the leaves and enjoy a warm cup of tea before heading back to your hotel.
Following breakfast proceed to Negombo also refered to as the ‘Little Rome’ of Sri Lanka where you can spend the day at leisure on the soft sandy beaches soaking in the sun before returing to your hotel and preparing for your journey back home.
After breakfast proceed to the Airport in time for the connecting flight and a safe trip home.
The ancient kingdom of Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha as well as Edwardian buildings, a king-made lake, a nature reserve and exciting shops. As the second largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province, Kandy has grown from being a medieval kingdom to a friendly, busy city set in forested hills and surrounded by tea plantations and close to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya as well as the Temple of the Tooth. There are many Buddhist monasteries and Hindu places of worship to visit, and cultural dance performances to watch. Kandy is a convenient base to stay for a few days while exploring the Cultural Triangle as there are comfortable hotels to suit every budget. The city is easily accessible from Colombo by rail, road and float plane.
At an altitude of over 1,800m above sea level the picturesque landscape of Nuwara Eliya is known as “Little England” because of the resemblance of its homesteads to English bungalows, and it’s cool climate (there are even log fires in some hotels). Nuwara Eliya is overlooked by Piduruthalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka. In colonial days it was the retreat from the coastal heat for British residents and even today rituals like horse racing, boating on the lake, beautiful flower garden competitions and golf tournaments are held during the local holiday season months of April and August. Most of Sri Lanka’s fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables are grown in the area and there are also dairy and strawberry farms. The Hakgala Botanical Gardens near the town is a prime attraction, as is a trek across Horton Plains.
Enjoy a quick five day tour of the cool hill country of Sri Lanka. Set off from Colombo to visit the royal city of Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens. Visit a lush green tea plantation in the mist covered mountains of Nuwara Eliya before enjoying a trek at Horton Plains complete with a visit to Bakers’ Falls and World’s End.
On arrival you will be met by our English speaking Chauffeur Guide and the Airport staff who will offer assistance before you head for the final kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy.
After breakfast enjoy a city tour of the regal city of Kandy which includes a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic which houses the tooth of the religious leader Lord Buddha. Visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in the evening before heading back to your hotel after an exciting day.
Proceed to the cool hills of Nuwara Eliya after breakfast, where you will join tea pluckers who plucks the famous two leaves and a bud. See how Ceylon tea is manufactured and enjoy a warm cup of tea before heading back to your hotel.
You have the option of taking part in an early morning excursion to Horton Plains with a packed breakfast where you can visit the beautiful Bakers Falls and the magnificent World’s End. Thereafter proceed to Katunayanka for your last night in paradise.
After breakfast its time to head off to the airport for a safe flight back home.
The ancient kingdom of Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha as well as Edwardian buildings, a king-made lake, a nature reserve and exciting shops.
As the second largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province, Kandy has grown from being a medieval kingdom to a friendly, busy city set in forested hills and surrounded by tea plantations and close to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. As well as the Temple of the Tooth, there are many Buddhist monasteries and Hindu places of worship to visit, and cultural dance performances to watch. Kandy is a convenient base to stay for a few days while exploring the Cultural Triangle as there are comfortable hotels to suit every budget. The city is easily accessible from Colombo by rail, road and float plane.
At an altitude of over 1,800m above sea level the picturesque landscape of Nuwara Eliya is known as “Little England” because of the resemblance of its homesteads to English bungalows, and it’s cool climate (there are even log fires in some hotels). Nuwara Eliya is overlooked by Piduruthalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka. In colonial days it was the retreat from the coastal heat for British residents and even today rituals like horse racing, boating on the lake, beautiful flower garden competitions and golf tournaments are held during the local holiday season months of April and August.
Most of Sri Lanka’s fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables are grown in the area and there are also dairy and strawberry farms. The Hakgala Botanical Gardens near the town is a prime attraction, as is a trek across Horton Plains.
