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Kandy to Ella via Nuwara Eliya Scenic Day Tour

By Sri Lanka Happy Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €130 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • One-way scenic journey from Kandy to Ella
  • Explore Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s “Little England”
  • Visit a tea plantation & factory with tasting
  • Stop at beautiful hill-country waterfalls
  • Enjoy panoramic highland and valley views

Activity location

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Valid for 10 Hours, Kandy to Ella via Nuwara Eliya Scenic Day Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€130.23 x 1 Adult€130.23

Total
Price is €130.23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup in Kandy
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    Hotel drop-off in Ella
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    English-speaking driver-guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea factory entry & tasting
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    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Visiting Places Entrance Tickets are not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (free time provided)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Travel from the cultural heart of Sri Lanka to the island’s most scenic hill-country destinations on this unforgettable Kandy to Ella day tour via Nuwara Eliya. This journey is designed for travellers who want to experience the beauty of the central highlands while conveniently ending their day in Ella.

Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kandy. As you leave the city behind, the road climbs into the misty mountains, passing lush forests, winding roads, and panoramic viewpoints. Along the way, enjoy photo stops at stunning waterfalls such as Ramboda Falls and scenic valleys blanketed with tea plantations.

A highlight of the tour is a visit to a working tea factory, where you’ll learn how world-famous Ceylon tea is produced—from fresh green leaves to the final cup. Enjoy a complimentary tea tasting while taking in views of rolling tea estates.

Next, explore Nuwara Eliya, often called Little England, known for its cool climate, colonial-era architecture, and charming town atmosphere. Enjoy free time around Gregory Lake or the town centre to relax, take photos, or grab lunch.

After Nuwara Eliya, continue the journey towards Ella via one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic mountain routes. On clear days, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views similar to the famous hill-country train journey. Depending on time and interest, you may stop at viewpoints or small villages along the way.

Your experience concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Ella, making this the perfect one-way transfer combined with sightseeing—no backtracking, no wasted time, just pure hill-country beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka