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Tour Overview

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Route

Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Colombo

Overnight Stays

4 Nights

Route Map

Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Colombo

Overnight Stops:
  • Night 1 & 2: Kandy
  • Night 3 & 4: Nuwara Eliya
  • Night 5 & 6: Ella
  • Night 7: Back in Colombo

Tour Highlights

Horton Plains
Tea Estates
Ella Rock
Kandy Culture
Waterfalls
Scenic Railways
Private Vehicle English Driver Flexible Stops 24/7 Support Customizable

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Colombo → Kandy

Day 1: Colombo → Kandy
  • 06:00 – 06:30 AM: Departure from Colombo
  • 09:00 – 11:00 AM: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 12:00 PM: Visit a Spice Garden
  • 03:00 PM: Arrive, Kandy → Check-in hotel
  • 04:30 PM: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • 06:00 PM: Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
  • Evening: Walk around Kandy Lake
  • Overnight: Kandy

Day 2: Kandy & Surroundings

Day 2: Kandy & Surroundings
  • Morning: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
  • After lunch: Three Ancient Temples Loop
  • Late afternoon: Udawattakele Forest short walk
  • Evening: Free time in Kandy city
  • Overnight: Kandy (2nd night)

Day 3: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Day 3: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
  • Morning: Drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • Ambuluwewa Tour
  • En route: Ramboda Waterfall & Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
  • Afternoon: Pedro Tea Estate & Factory tour
  • Evening: Gregory Lake & Victoria Park
  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 4: Horton Plains + Nuwara Eliya

Day 4: Horton Plains + Nuwara Eliya
  • 04:30 AM: Pickup for Horton Plains National Park
  • 05:30 – 10:30 AM: Horton Plains hike – World's End + Baker's Falls
  • 12:00 PM: Return to hotel
  • Afternoon: Hakgala Botanical Gardens & Seetha Amman Temple
  • Evening: High tea at Grand Hotel
  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya (2nd night)

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya → Ella

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya → Ella
  • Morning: Ambewala Farm & New Zealand farm
  • 12:00 – 01:00 PM: Arrive at Ella → Check-in
  • Afternoon: Nine Arch Bridge
  • Evening: Little Adam's Peak hike
  • Overnight: Ella

Day 6: Full Day Ella & Surroundings

Day 6: Full Day Ella & Surroundings
  • Early morning: Ella Rock hike OR Ravana Falls + Ravana Cave
  • Mid-morning: Diyaluma Falls
  • Late afternoon: Free time in Ella town
  • Overnight: Ella (2nd night)

Day 7: Ella → Colombo

Day 7: Ella → Colombo
  • Morning: Optional Lipton's Seat visit
  • 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Depart Ella
  • Lunch stop on the way
  • Photo stop at roadside waterfall
  • 06:00 – 08:00 PM: Arrive back in Colombo

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Your Tour

Fully private transportation throughout your entire round tour
All fuel expenses for the journey included
Comfortable, air-conditioned, fully insured private vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver with over 10 years experience
All driver costs, meals, wages, and accommodation covered
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Colombo Airport
Parking fees, paging charges, and highway tolls fully covered
One bottle of mineral water (1 liter) per person each day
Two local SIM cards provided for your use
All government taxes, VAT, and insurance fees included

Not Included

Guest accommodation and meals (choose your own hotels)
Entrance tickets to attractions and activity fees
Personal expenses (shopping, tips, souvenirs)
Optional excursions beyond the planned itinerary
Travel insurance (recommended to purchase separately)
Note: We can help you book accommodations and activities at discounted rates upon request!

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