Hill Country 2 Days Private Tour

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

If you have a limited time to see the sights of Sri Lanka, this 2-day tour will take you to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, and to some of the country’s most popular attractions.
Sri Lanka's Hill Country is the island at its most scenic, a mist-wrapped land of emerald peaks and stupendous views, of hillsides carpeted with tea plantations and graced by astonishing waterfalls. Kandy you will have the opportunity to see UNESCO world heritage site, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the Royal Botanical Gardens- Peradeniya and also enjoy a panoramic view of Kandy from upper lake drive. Enjoy the drumbeat of traditional dance- Cultural show in the evening.

Explore, Nuwara Eliya, the hill station favored by the British when the heat of the coast got too enervating. The bungalows, climate and ambience evoke an old-fashioned England, Visit Glenloch Tea Factory, Sight scenes- Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some extra unique activities such as White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, Kitulagala

What's Included

Fuel Charges
English-Speaking Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in all starting points -Customer Pickup Points
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water- two 500 ml bottles per person per day
Vehicle Passenger Insurance
Hotel Accommodation (Kandy)
Lunches & Dinner
Entry/Admission - Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Entry/Admission - Temple of The Tooth, Kandy
Entry/Admission - Cultural Show
Entry/Admission - Kitulagala - Rafting & Water Sports
Any video/still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit
Tips to guides, restaurants, and hotel lobby, Tipping is expected
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from any hotel or residence in Colombo

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia/Wadduwa/Kalutara/Bentota to Kandy

    3 stops
  • 1
    Royal Botanical Gardens

    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens – Located just a few minutes from the hill Capital of Kandy, is the place for lovers of fauna, flora and nature. The stunningly landscaped gardens, the large variety of plants and the Orchid House; the best known attraction of the garden featuring over 300 varieties of beautiful orchids make it a much loved Sri Lankan attraction. The great circle and Memorial trees - The great circle is a grassy central area of nearly 4 acres in extent. Around the circle is a diverse array of trees planted by dignitaries, who had visited the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

    3 days Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Temple of the Tooth Relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Tooth Relic, is the holiest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. It is located in the city of Kandy, the ancient capital of the Kandyan kingdom. The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Kandyan Cultural Centre

    From 17.00hrs to 18.00 hrs - Cultural show- Kandyan Dance Kandy cultural show – Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. The beat a dancing from depicting several demons, vibrant expression of low country rhythm, Fire and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra rising and falling to the lively tempo. As many as 12 different folk and traditional dances are performed within the span of one hour.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Kandy- Katukitula- Nuwara Eliya - Kitulgala- Colombo (or starting point)

    4 stops
  • 4
    Glenloch Tea Factory

    Glenloch Tea Factory, Katukitula - The factory had humble beginnings, but over time it has put Sri Lanka on the map as the fourth-largest producer of tea in the world. One of its founders was Sir Thomas Lipton, a name widely recognized on tea boxes, who purchased a tea estate and factory in the late 19th century. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and temperate climate, which offers excellent conditions for growing quality tea leaves. Take a 30 -45 minute guided tour to learn how a leaf becomes a beverage;

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Nuwara Eliya

    Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka’s premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The mountain slopes and valleys area carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling water falls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18 hole golf course and a race course gives Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    St Clair's Falls

    After Nuwara Eliya city Tour- sight scenes, Visit St. Clair's Water falls & Devon Water Falls

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Rafting Team 39

    White Water Rafting: Great Fun, Adventure, Excitement and the ideal Outdoor Experience in White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by the white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience. Choose the offer which fits best to your style and energy. Find all these elements in Rafting, Hiking, Trekking and Canyoning at "Kelani" River in Kithulgala, Sri Lanka and fall in love with the rapids, Water and Greenery that Nature has to offer you in this part of the Country! Afterwards travel back to starting point.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Diamond Lanka Holidays

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