Sri Lanka: 3-Day Hill Country Experience with train trip
ID: GYG873554-1375514
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the hill country of Sri Lanka on a 3-day tour from Colombo. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Garden, and the Tooth Temple.
Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka's hill country on a 3-day tour from Colombo. Visit most scenic places in the Sri Lanka hill country, such as Kandy, Nuwara eliya and ella. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Garden, and the Tooth Temple. Go on a wildlife safari at Udawalawe Nationa Park and take a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella and see the sunrise from the top of Little Adam's Peak.
Day 1: Colombo-Kandy
Meet your guide and drive to your hotel in Kandy. On the way, stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Spice Herbal Garden. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Kandy. Stop at the Tooth Temple, the Royal Botanical Garden, downtown Kandy, and a Kandyan cultural show.
Day 2: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya-Ella
After breakfast, drive to the hill country resort of Nuwara Eliya. On the way, stop at the Ramboda Waterfall, a tea garden and factory, and later take a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. In the afternoon, take a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 3: Ella-Udawalawe-Colombo
Early in the morning, climb Little Adam's Peak and witness the breathtaking sunrise. Later, drive to your hotel in Udawalawe. On the way, take a safari in Udawalawe National Park. Finally, drive back to Colombo.
Highlights
- Explore the scenic hill country resorts of Elal, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy
- Enjoy the scenic hill country blue train trip from Nuwara Eliay to Ella
- Visit tea plantations, waterfalls, mini adam's peak, and nine arch bridge
- Watch the sunrise from the top of the Little Adam's Peak
- Take a memorable wildlife safari at Udawalawe National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking and climbing.
Bring a camera to capture the scenic views and wildlife.
Be prepared for early morning starts, especially for the sunrise climb at Mini Adams Peak.
Expect changes in weather; pack accordingly with rain gear and warm clothing for the cooler hill country.
Respect local customs and wildlife during your visits and safaris.
Please send us a passport number to book your hill country train ticket
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
