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Nuwara Eliya from Colombo (2 Days)

A two-day private tour from Colombo through Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and tea country to Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains' World's End.

Nuwara Eliya from Colombo (2 Days) - group posing with traditional wooden pole at white temple grounds Nuwara Eliya from Colombo (2 Days) - misty tea plantation hillside with tall trees at sunrise Nuwara Eliya from Colombo (2 Days) - ornate orange Hindu temple with blue accents nestled in lush green forest Nuwara Eliya from Colombo (2 Days) - lush forested mountains with dramatic limestone peaks under clear sky Nuwara Eliya from Colombo (2 Days) - woman picking tea leaves in green plantation field Nuwara Eliya from Colombo (2 Days) - hikers on mountain trail above clouds and valley

About this experience

This two-day tour runs from Colombo into Sri Lanka's hill country, travelling with a private chauffeur guide throughout. The route takes in Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a working tea factory before climbing to the highland town of Nuwara Eliya, known to the British as 'Little England'. The second day is built around Horton Plains National Park, with its grasslands, cloud forest and the World's End escarpment, before the return drive to Colombo.

Travellers get a compact introduction to the hill country's mix of culture, tea heritage and highland scenery, with stops chosen to cover a religious landmark, a tea plantation and a national park trek in a short span of time.

The tour is private throughout, with two 500 ml water bottles per person per day included. Hotel accommodation, meals and site entrance fees are arranged separately and are not included. Minimum age for travellers is 12.

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What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.

Not included

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.
  • Tips & Portages.

Day-by-day itinerary

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1 Colombo \u2192 Kandy \u2192 Nuwara Eliya

Day 1 — Colombo \u2192 Kandy \u2192 Nuwara Eliya

Leaving Colombo, the day's route runs through Kandy before climbing into the tea country around Nuwara Eliya, where you overnight.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kandy was built in the 16th century to house and protect Lord Buddha's sacred tooth. Its passageways and halls are richly painted in red, cream and black, with carved pillars and golden statues.

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Tea Factory

A visit to a working tea factory and plantation shows how Ceylon Tea is made. Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka's Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya in 1824, and commercial cultivation began when James Taylor, a British settler, established plantations at the Loolecondera estate in Kandy from 1852.

2 Nuwara Eliya \u2192 Horton Plains \u2192 Colombo

Day 2 — Nuwara Eliya \u2192 Horton Plains \u2192 Colombo

The second day is spent at Horton Plains before the drive back down to Colombo.

Horton Plains National Park

The park's montane grasslands and cloud forest lead to the World's End escarpment, with views across the island, and to Baker's Falls. The plains are home to a range of endemic fauna and sites of archaeological interest. After the trek, you return to the hotel to check out and continue on to Colombo.

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Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
  • Your Hotel in Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is private to your group: your own air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide for all 2 days, with no other travellers joining.

Where does the tour start and end?

Day 1 starts at Colombo \u2192 Kandy \u2192 Nuwara Eliya and day 2 ends at Nuwara Eliya \u2192 Horton Plains \u2192 Colombo. Every stop in between is reached by road in the same vehicle, so there is no other transport to arrange.

Are hotels included?

The base price covers the vehicle and chauffeur guide. In the booking box you can add hotels for all 1 nights at Budget (3★), Standard (4★) or Luxury (5★ and boutique) level, on half board. Hotels we hold contracts with for your dates are named in the price; for any other night our team books a hotel of the same class after you pay.

What vehicle will we travel in?

It depends on your group: a car for 1–2 guests, a van for 3–5, a large van for 6–8 and a bus for 9–15. Choose the number of guests in the booking box and the price updates to match.

Are entrance fees included?

Not in the base price. Set Tickets to Included in the booking box to add the entrance fees and safari jeeps for the sights on this itinerary; the booking box lists exactly which ones are covered.

Can we have a national guide?

Yes. A chauffeur guide is always included, and you can add a government-licensed national guide who travels with you for the whole tour. Choose it under Guide in the booking box; the vehicle is sized for the extra seat.

Can we change the itinerary or the dates?

Yes. Every tour is private, so it can start on any date you choose. To change stops, add nights or combine it with another tour, write to us in the booking notes or plan your own trip at lakpura.com/plan-your-trip.

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Nuwara Eliya Golf Course on TripAdvisor

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4.1 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.1 / 5 · 125 reviews
#18 of 106 Outdoor Activities in Nuwara Eliya
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Give it a miss!
Extremely overpriced at $170 AUD. The course is average at best with tee shots over roads and right next to main streets in town! The fairways hadn’t been mowed and the greens were terrible. You have a caddy to carry…
Eagles181 · Feb 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Charming-A hole in one!
We were welcomed in here even though we were not members but I think being British helped as we were asked where we were from and quickly seated.We proceeded to order tea and toast and whilst waiting I had a look around.…
charl26 · May 2025 · via TripAdvisor

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