Hill Country 2 Days Private Tour

Hill Country 2 Days Private Tour

If you have a limited time to see the sights of Sri Lanka, this 2-day tour will take you to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, and to some of the country’s most popular attractions.
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. Kandy you will have the opportunity to see UNESCO world heritage site, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the Royal Botanical Gardens- Peradeniya and also enjoy a panoramic view of Kandy from upper lake drive. Enjoy the drumbeat of traditional dance- Cultural show in the evening.

Explore, Nuwara Eliya, the hill station favored by the British when the heat of the coast got too enervating. The bungalows, climate and ambience evoke an old-fashioned England, Visit Glenloch Tea Factory, Sight scenes- Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some extra unique activities such as White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, Kitulagala

Itinerary

Day 1: Colombo/Negombo/Mount Lavinia/Wadduwa/Kalutara/Bentota to Kandy

Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens – Located just a few minutes from the hill Capital of Kandy, is the place for lovers of fauna, flora and nature. The stunningly landscaped gardens, the large variety of plants and the Orchid House; the best known attraction of the garden featuring over 300 varieties of beautiful orchids make it a much loved Sri Lankan attraction.
The great circle and Memorial trees - The great circle is a grassy central area of nearly 4 acres in extent. Around the circle is a diverse array of trees planted by dignitaries, who had visited the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.


Duration: 3 days 18 hours

Stop At: Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Temple of the Tooth Relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Tooth Relic, is the holiest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. It is located in the city of Kandy, the ancient capital of the Kandyan kingdom. The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: No. 72 Sangraja Mawatha Kandyan Cultural Centre, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
From 17.00hrs to 18.00 hrs - Cultural show- Kandyan Dance

Kandy cultural show – Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. The beat a dancing from depicting several demons, vibrant expression of low country rhythm, Fire and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra rising and falling to the lively tempo. As many as 12 different folk and traditional dances are performed within the span of one hour.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Kandy- Katukitula- Nuwara Eliya - Kitulgala- Colombo (or starting point)

Stop At: Glenloch Tea Factory, Estate Road, Katukitula 20588 Sri Lanka
Glenloch Tea Factory, Katukitula - The factory had humble beginnings, but over time it has put Sri Lanka on the map as the fourth-largest producer of tea in the world. One of its founders was Sir Thomas Lipton, a name widely recognized on tea boxes, who purchased a tea estate and factory in the late 19th century. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and temperate climate, which offers excellent conditions for growing quality tea leaves. Take a 30 -45 minute guided tour to learn how a leaf becomes a beverage;
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka’s premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The mountain slopes and valleys area carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling water falls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18 hole golf course and a race course gives Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St Clair's Falls, Hatton-Talawakele Highway, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
After Nuwara Eliya city Tour- sight scenes, Visit St. Clair's Water falls & Devon Water Falls
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Rafting Team 39, In front of 39th Mile Post,, A7, Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
White Water Rafting:
Great Fun, Adventure, Excitement and the ideal Outdoor Experience in White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by the white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience. Choose the offer which fits best to your style and energy.
Find all these elements in Rafting, Hiking, Trekking and Canyoning at "Kelani" River in Kithulgala, Sri Lanka and fall in love with the rapids, Water and Greenery that Nature has to offer you in this part of the Country!
Afterwards travel back to starting point.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.