Hill Country Tours
07 Nights/08 Days
Starting from 330$ Per Person
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Activities
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated in the northwest town of Kegalle, enroute Kandy-Sigiriya. This orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka.
Temple of the Tooth Relic – “Dalada Maligawa”
‘Maligawa’ literally means palace. This palace is over 3 centuries old ,is an art and history lover’s paradise located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of Lord Buddha.
This is one of the best botanical garden in the whole of Asia. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.
The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.
Falling within Kandy and Matale districts, the Knuckles Range covers an area of about 160 sq km. The mountain range can be reached via many roads and amongst them the easiest road to approach is from Matale via Rattota and Riversten. The weather in this mountain range is quite pleasant and keeps changing in an unpredictable manner. The Knuckles area represents also a great variety of different forest types and climate zones which makes it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts, botanists and researchers. Best time to visit is from March to September. Moderate possibilities of rainfall expected from December to February. Better recommended to take a guide for first-time visitors.
This national park, located in the central highlands , is rich in biodiversity and also a popular tourist destination. The World’s End and Baker’s Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park , which makes it unique.
Hatton is a small sleepy town that is the ultimate destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, surrounded by charming natural attractions, lush greenery and a cold climate. wander around warleigh church and wind down by castlereagh reservoir. Best time to go to Hatton is from January to April, when it’s relatively dry and daytime temperatures hover around 28°C (82°F).
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Bandarawela set amidst hill over hill of tea plantations interspersed by fruit gardens and vegetable plots all over the region is a great base for exploring the hill country’s scenic and less visited attractions. It is a bustling market town where the Sunday fair attracts the throngs of farmers and consumers from surrounding areas. It has plenty of small hotels and guest houses.
A short hike, to the top of the mountains where you appreciate nature at its best breathtaking and stunning views especially for an unforgettable sunset.
The Ella gap gives you an amazing view across the cleft in two hills towards the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
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Itinerary
On arrival you will be warmly welcomed by our English speaking Chauffeur Guide and Crimson Voyages Representative who will offer you assistance before driving to Kandy.
Proceed to the old regal city of Kandy.
En-route visiting the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage which is a unique project to save the Asian Elephants Where you can also give it a gentle stroll or a bath! A once in a life time experience.
Spend your afternoon leisurely.
An evening visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, where a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is enriched.
You can also surround yourself by visiting one of the calm and beautiful gardens of Sri Lanka considered to be the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, before winding up for the day.
After a quick breakfast, start your day tour to Knuckles, a world away from the fast-paced city life. Where you start your morning trek, through dense forests, alongside waterfalls, tea plantations, well grown paddy fields, small rural villages and rivers. You will be stunned by the Panoramic views of the mountains, valleys, lush green forests, view of the paddy fields and mini water streams passing by. A real paradise for those who love hiking and mountain biking. This is one of the most satisfying trek you can ever enjoy at the Sri Lankan highlands. Back to the hotel preparing for the next adventure ahead.
After breakfast, drive to the heart of the Hill Country often referred to as ‘Little England’. Hike through tea plantations, misty mountains where you will be able to visit a lush of greenery and waterfalls. You can also enjoy tea plucking and visit the tea factories, where you will be introduced the process of manufacturing some of the world’s finest tea. Finally drive around this hill station viewing Lake Gregory before retreating to the warmth of your hotel.
Today will be a day tour to Hatton, the central highlands with its gushing waterfalls, mini water streams, tea covered mountains and hills and a city entirely covered by nature and scenic beauty. Almost every side is bright with lushes of green tea bushes.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn more about the surrounding tea industry, while visiting one of the factories and tasting the finest choices of tea.
Natural attractions are Castlereagh Reservoir and Warleigh Church.
Today will be a day tour to Bandarawela, a cooler climate that makes it an agreeable base for exploring the mountains, waterfalls and temples in the surrounding area.
The surrounding area offers a fantastic scenery and usually idyllic climate provides a refreshing change from the heat of the low country and the cool environs of Nuwara Eliya.
Attractions include Lipton’s Seat and Diyaluma Falls, the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.
Ella is a beautiful sleepy mountain village with an ideal cool climate of the central highlands. On a clear day, its view extends the south coast of Sri Lanka. Ella is a perfect base for relaxing, with lots of fantastic walks through tea plantations to temples and waterfalls. With its perfect climate, this village really soothes your body and mind.
The main attractions in Ella are the Ella Rock, famous for its breathtaking views across the Hill Country with the town nestled in the hills below you. The trek to the top takes around 2 hours and it starts from the Ella railway station. From there, you will walk along the train tracks and continue through the villages, plantations and bushes. The last part with a steep ascends to the top is rather physical, but all your efforts are well worth it with the gorgeous sceneries over the mountain ranges and the valleys underneath.
Another gorgeous view point in Ella is the 1141-meter-high Little Adam’s Peak. The mountain was named after the holy mountain of Adam’s Peak because of the similar shape, and it is fairly easy to climb (around 2 hours both ways), with a good path all the way up. Rest and relax at the hotel.
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Capital city of Colombo, proceed to the city with many colonial era buildings located in between many sky scrapers. Sightseeing activities include Gangarama Temple, Town Hall, Viharamadevi park, National Museum and pettah market.
Finally wander around the city with a Tuk Tuk safari.
Now it’s time for some casinos and nightclubs experience.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Bandaranaike International Airport where you will take your return flight.
Tour Map
- Bandaranayaka International Airport
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ella
- Colombo
- Bandaranayaka International Airport
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