Colombo Trip Overview
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. This is a place where you can wear a fleece in the daytime and cuddle up beside a log fire in the evening.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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. This is a place where you can wear a fleece in the daytime and cuddle up beside a log fire in the evening.
Itinerary
Day 1: COLOMBO OR NEGOMBO | NUWARA ELIYA
Pass By: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Get ready to traverse from the humid weather to a chilly surrounding in just a few hours. The “little England” of Sri Lanka, home to all the tea estates manufacturing the best-flavoured tea, an immense field of beautiful flowers and vegetables. In the evening, you’ll also be stopping at a tea factory to witness and discover more about the process of transforming the fresh tea leaves into delightful sips of tea.
Stop At: Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Gregory Lake was created in 1873 by the British era Governor at the time, Sir William Gregory, supposedly for the purpose of providing electricity. However the lake was mainly used for leisure and recreation after it was built. At its peak of fame, Gregory Lake was the most prominent attraction in the area and was used a place to relax by many visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Oliphant Bungalow, Nuwara Eliya
Day 2: HORTON PLAINS | LEISURE
Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
With a packed breakfast you’ll be leaving for the Horton Plains National Park and hike to the World’s End and Bakers Falls – one of the best Nuwara Eliya waterfalls! Horton Plains National Park is capped by mountainous grassland and cloud forests on Sri Lanka’s highest elevation over 2100m above sea level.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Oliphant Bungalow, Nuwara Eliya
Day 3: HAKGALA GARDENS | COLOMBO OR NEGOMBO
Stop At: Hakgala Botanic Gardens, Badulla Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Established in 1861 as an experimental cultivation of Cinchona, a commercial crop thriving at the time in Nuwara Eliya and was turned into a Botanical garden since in 1884. Over 10,000 species of plants can be found including Orchids and Roses. The best time to visit the park is during the spring season of April.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
