Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Scenic Day Tour

Wind up into Sri Lanka's tea country from Kandy, with waterfall views, a tea factory visit and an afternoon in cool, misty Nuwara Eliya.

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Swap the warmth of Kandy for the cool climate of the hill country. Stop at a scenic viewpoint or waterfall on the way, tour a tea factory and plantation to see how Ceylon tea is made, then continue to Nuwara Eliya, often called Little England. After lunch, visit Gregory Lake or other town landmarks before the drive back to Kandy, or finish in Nuwara Eliya if you are moving on.

Route: Kandy → Ramboda → Tea plantation → Nuwara Eliya → Kandy (or finish in Nuwara Eliya)

Best for tea country, landscapes and cool-climate sightseeing. A return trip to Kandy makes for a full day, so please confirm whether you would like a round trip or a one-way tour ending in Nuwara Eliya.

Tour Itinerary

Day01

Tea Country & Nuwara Eliya

6:30 AM Pick-up in Kandy and depart for the hill country.
8:30 AM Stop at a scenic viewpoint or waterfall where safe and accessible.
9:30 AM Visit a tea factory and plantation, subject to opening hours and tour availability.
11:30 AM Continue to Nuwara Eliya.
12:30 PM Lunch in town.
1:30 PM Visit Gregory Lake or selected town landmarks.
3:00 PM Start the return drive to Kandy if booked as a round trip.
6:00–7:00 PM Estimated arrival in Kandy.

Kandy

Nuwara Eliya

Tour Highlights

Trip Length: Full Day (approx. 8–10 hrs)
Hill-country waterfalls and viewpoints
Tea factory and plantation visit
Nuwara Eliya town
Gregory Lake
Cool mountain climate

Travel Tips

Bring a light jacket; Nuwara Eliya is much cooler than Kandy.
The mountain roads are winding; take motion-sickness tablets if needed.
Tea factory tours depend on opening hours; your guide will confirm on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is included?: Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel, parking and highway tolls
Bottled water
Q. Is this a private tour?: Yes. You travel with your own English-speaking driver guide in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Q. How long does the tour take, and when does it start?: Approx. 8–10 hours. Start: 6:30–7:00 AM. Finish: Kandy, or Nuwara Eliya if booked as a one-way transfer tour.