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Nuwara Eliya Highlands Tour: Private Tea-Making Experience and Lake Gregory Visit from Kandy
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4 Ratings
Kandy
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Sri Lanka’s highlands on a private tour from Kandy. Experience the art of tea-making, visit tea estates and factories, and relax by the tranquil Lake Gregory.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kandy - Nestled amid lush greenery and rolling hills, Kandy in Sri Lanka captivates visitors with its rich history and cultural charm. Home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy beckons with its serene lake, vibrant markets, and colorful festivals. The city’s cool climate and picturesque landscapes provide a tranquil escape, while its bustling streets offer a glimpse into the island’s vibrant culture and warm hospitality.
- Ramboda Waterfall - 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
- Bluefield Tea Gardens - 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.
- Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya - 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.
- Gregory Lake - 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.
What's Included
- Complimentary water bottle per person.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Kandy.
- Guided tour with an English-speaking chauffeur.
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation.
- Included entrance tickets to Gregory Lake.
What's Not Included
- Entrance tickets to where not mentioned.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
Additional Information
(Item No.: LK60020200) Journey through Sri Lanka’s beautiful highlands and soak up stunning mountainous vistas on this individual tour starting from Kandy. Experience the historical legacy of tea production via tours of established tea plantations and operational tea processing units, and partake in the process of tea creation. Take time to visit the peaceful Lake Gregory and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of gently flowing water at its edge, before your return to Kandy.
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Location
Kandy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Graham_h
Mar 20, 2023
An enjoyable tour of Tea and "Little England" - I definitely enjoyed the tour. Seeing the "Little England" of Nuwara Eliya was interesting. The colonial-style Grand Hotel is a good place to stop off for a stylish tea break
I particularly liked the visit to the Tea Factory and Tea Lounge. I paid extra to take a "Tea Safari" ride around the tea plantation and got some up-close tea picking experience, which was good fun.
Nilanka did a great job and was very informative. After the tour, he also very kindly drove back to my hotel to return a tour souvenir I'd accidentally left behind in his car. A big Thank You!
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Thambapannigwlk
Jan 16, 2022
Tea plantation visit and hill country - We had an amazing experience and we enjoyed fresh tea with chocolate cake on the way. We visited a working tea plantation and factory also. We recommend the hill country tour known as little England.
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Beth
Mar 30, 2016
This tour was fantastic!! <br/> Our... - <p>This tour was fantastic!! <br/>
Our driver had a lot of knowledge of the area.<br/>
The waterfall was only a short walk and its surrounds were stunning. <br/>
The tea plantation was great. The tour was very insightful, the tea is very good, we bought a lot. <br/>
The botanical gardens were nice, even though it has been dry in Sri Lanka they were still very nice.<br/>
Lake Gregory was picturesque and we had a ride on the paddle boats on the lake. We had lunch at the Calamander and it was awesome. <br/>
All in all a great tour and it was really good to get away from the heat in Kandy city, to the cool highlands.</p>
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Neil
Nov 29, 2017
The driver, Mr Viraj, was prompt... - <p>The driver, Mr Viraj, was prompt, pleasant and made good company along the trip. spoke good English. One of us got a stomach upset so had to go back at lunch time but he was so kind and gave us details of who to contact in our hotel and the hospital if needed. Good day out while is lasted!</p>
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