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This scenic day tour takes you up through the spectacular hill country to Nuwara Eliya – the charming, colonial-era mountain town that the British planters nicknamed “Little England” for its cool climate, English garden-town character and the rolling tea estates that surround it. The journey itself is part of the experience, winding through highland landscapes past waterfalls, terraced tea gardens and misty valley viewpoints that provide some of the most photogenic scenic stops in Sri Lanka. In Nuwara Eliya, you will visit a working tea factory to observe the full production process and enjoy a curated tasting of Ceylon’s finest teas, stroll around the pretty Gregory Lake, and explore the colonial post office, racecourse and market streets that give the town its distinctive nostalgic charm.
Tour Highlights
  • Nuwara Eliya’s colonial-era streets, racecourse, post office and market
  • Working tea factory tour with a guided, curated tasting of premium Ceylon teas
  • Gregory Lake promenade – serene highland scenery in the heart of the hill country
  • Ramboda Falls – a spectacular multi-tiered waterfall on the ascent through tea country
  • Seetha Amman Temple at Sita Eliya, a beautiful site of the Ramayana legend
Inclusion
  • Private air-conditioned transport from Colombo or Negombo through the hill country
  • Expert guide with knowledge of both the highland landscape and Ceylon tea history
  • Working tea factory guided tour and curated tea tasting session
  • Entry fees to sites visited throughout the day
  • Lunch at a recommended highland restaurant in or near Nuwara Eliya
Exclusion
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tea or produce purchased at factory or estate shops
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Warm clothing (a light jacket is strongly recommended for the highland climate)
  • Drinks beyond the included meal