Kandy Trip Overview
(SKU: LK60020200) Explore the gorgeous highlands of Sri Lanka and take in spectacular mountain views on this private tour from Kandy. Witness the rich heritage of tea-making by visiting tea estates and working tea factories and get hands-on experience in the art of making tea. Stop by the serene Lake Gregory and listen to the hypnotic lapping of water at its banks before returning to Kandy.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 11 hours
Starts: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK60020200) Explore the gorgeous highlands of Sri Lanka and take in spectacular mountain views on this private tour from Kandy. Witness the rich heritage of tea-making by visiting tea estates and working tea factories and get hands-on experience in the art of making tea. Stop by the serene Lake Gregory and listen to the hypnotic lapping of water at its banks before returning to Kandy.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
Ramboda Falls, at 109m (357ft) high, is the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and one of the highest waterfalls in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bluefield Tea Gardens, Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Visita Tea Factory to learn how tea is manufactured in Sri Lanka. You can observe the tea pickers, locally known as ‘tea puckers’ as they move between the lush green rows along the mountains with their large baskets. Thereafter you will be given a guided tour explaining fermentation, rolling, drying, cutting, sieving and the grading of tea. Finish with a tea tasting process and learn of the history, and why Ceylon Tea is considered among the best in the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post office as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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: 30 minutes
