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Say Hello for Adventures & Nature !
Experience the World’s Number 1 Scenic Train Ride along with a Hike at Horton Plains National Park. Discover the incredible biodiversity and rich flora of the Horton Plains National Park and cover the Cultural Triangle Of Sri Lanka visiting the Temple Of Sacred Tooth and more. The Tour is specially well organised for Nature Lovers.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Rail Tours
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Say Hello for Adventures & Nature !
Experience the World’s Number 1 Scenic Train Ride along with a Hike at Horton Plains National Park. Discover the incredible biodiversity and rich flora of the Horton Plains National Park and cover the Cultural Triangle Of Sri Lanka visiting the Temple Of Sacred Tooth and more. The Tour is specially well organised for Nature Lovers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hello For Adventures ! Pickup – Kandy
Pass By: Kandy, Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province
Meet & Greet your Professional Guide at Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) or your Hotel in Sri Lanka and head towards Kandy (Cultural Triangle).
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Once you reach Kandy,
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
See the Cultural Dance Show in the evening.
The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3-4 Star Hotel (Only for selected option “With Accomodation”)
Day 2: Kandy – Nanu Oya – Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Kandy Railway Station, William Gopallawa Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Early morning head to Kandy Railway Station. Take the World’s Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya.
Sit back and enjoy the Scenic View through misty mountains and lush green tea plantations.
Your Guide will be waiting at Nanu Oya Railway Station to pickup you with your bags
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Explore the City for some relaxation after a long journey
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option (With Accomodation)
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3-4 Star Hotel (Only for selected option “With Accomodation”)
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains – Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Early in the morning proceed to Horton Plains National Park to go on a lovely hike in the National Park,
Discover the incredible biodiversity and rich flora of the Horton Plains National Park, a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World’s End and the cooling sprays from Baker’s Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archaeological finds that were discovered in the area.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Explore the City for some relaxation after a long hike by visiting the Gregory Lake, Strawberry Farm and more
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option (“With Accomodation”)
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3-4 Star Hotel (Only for selected option “With Accomodation”)
Day 4: Time to say Bye !
Pass By: Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Head towards Airport or your Dropoff location and end your beautiful tour
Stop At: Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality
You will be shown how Ceylon Tea are made inside a Factory with tasting various cups of Tea
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Only for selected option (“With Accomodation”)
No accommodation included on this day.
