Ceylon Tea Tour | 10 Days

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This 10-day tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Sri Lanka’s key destinations, including Colombo, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya, with a focus on cultural and natural highlights. In Colombo, travelers experience the city’s vibrant urban life and visit landmarks such as the Old Lighthouse, Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, and the National Museum. The journey continues to Kandy, where you can visit the Embilmeegama Tea Factory to see authentic Ceylon tea production and attend a traditional Kandy Cultural Dance Show featuring fire dancers and sword dancers. In Nuwara Eliya, stroll through colonial-era streets, visit the old post office, Queen Victoria Park, and Lake Gregory. The tour also includes a visit to Horton Plains National Park, known for its montane grasslands, cloud forests, and scenic viewpoints like World’s End and Baker’s Falls. This itinerary suits travelers interested in a mix of cultural experiences, tea heritage, and natural beauty, with accommodations available at 3 to 5-star hotels and transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
  • Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
  • All Local Taxes & Charges
  • 3 Star, 4 Star & 5 Star Hotel Accomodations (Only for selected option)

Exclusions

  • Food / Drinks
  • Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Airport > Colombo

  • Meet our Kingfisher representative from the Arrival Terminal and head towards Colombo ( The Urban Commercial Area )

  • Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores.

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 2

Colombo

  • Ceylon tea has long been renowned as some of the finest tea in the world, ever-since it was initially planted in the island’s hills by Scotsman James Taylor in the mid-19th century. If you do not have time to head to the hill country during your holiday, but are interested in learning about Sri Lanka’s tea industry, this Colombo-based tea factory is a great choice if you have a few hours to kill in the commercial capital.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 3

  • Colombo > Kandy

  • “Embillian Tea” the authentic factory fresh pure Ceylon tea comes directly from our own factory “Embilmeegama Tea Factory", which is an esteemed family business that was established in 1940 with great enthusiasm and commitment to produce the best quality Fresh Ceylon Teas.

  • See the Cultural Dance Show in the evening.

    The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 4

Kandy

  • You will jaunt through the lively streets of Kandy with their bright colors, delicious foods and deep history. Explore Kandy's most important monuments. Try out yummy Sri Lankan street food in stalls. Enjoy watching garland makers ply their trade. Visit a beautiful Hindu Temple. Go on a short but fun three wheeler ride.

  • The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 5

  • Kandy > Nuwara Eliya

  • Visit a Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality.

  • 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.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 6

  • Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Nuwara Eliya

  • Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 7

  • Nuwara Eliya > Galle

  • Later during the day, discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best preserved fortifications in Asia.

    View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 8

  • Galle > Ahangama > Galle

  • Visit the Handunugoda Tea Factory which is also known as the Virgin White Tea Factory. Learn the history of the tea that this factory produces. Get to know how the famous Virgin White Tea is plucked and processed completely untouched by human hands. Engage in a tasting session with a delicious cup of tea and scrumptious chocolate cake. Get a chance to purchase some tea leaves as a souvenir.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 9

  • Galle > Negombo

  • Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage. Observe the waterbirds in their natural habitats.

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

  • Overnight stay at 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel

Day 10

  • Negombo > Airport

  • After a relaxed morning and breakfast at the hotel check out and, drive to the Airport for your flight back home!

  • Only for "With Accomodation option"

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible All Hotels in Sri Lanka

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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