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Highland Glory from Kandy (2 Days)

Highland Glory from Kandy (2 Days)

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Highland Glory is a short, single night, 2-day tour in the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka. Visit the scenic hill country, surrounded by the evergreen valleys and tea estates. Witness the beautiful Ramboda waterfall and climb the cold, misty peaks of Horton Plains National Park and reach World’s End, where your view will allow you to see Sri Lanka from thousands of meters above sea level. Explore the beautiful, cozy little town of Nuwara Eliya, deemed ‘Little England’ by the British during their rule in Colonial Ceylon several hundred years ago.

Includes

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
  • 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.

Excludes

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance fees to the respective.
  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Any expenses of personal nature.
  • Tips & Portages.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.
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Day 1 Kandy > Nuwara Eliya

Your Highland glory tour will start off from the hill capital Kandy which is also a gateway to the central region of the island. En route, you will visit a tea factory along with a plantation and experience the entire process of how Ceylon tea is manufactured. You can also bask in the beautiful views of the Ramboda waterfall. Heading towards Nuwara Eliya, you can enjoy a stroll along the banks of Lake Gregory and also maybe explore the streets of the city centre where there are quaint little cottages and famous landmarks.

Ramboda Waterfall

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.

  • Duration: 1 hour

Gregory Lake

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 postoffice 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.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Day 2 Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Kandy

The following day, you will be heading towards the Horton Plains National Park where you will enjoy a hike and views of the World’s End Precipice, Bakers Falls as well as the many native plants and animals who have been inhabiting the lands throughout the years. The hike in a cool climate will be so invigorating. After exploring Horton Plains, you will be transported back to Kandy to end the tour.

Horton Plains National Park

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.

  • Duration: 2 hour

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
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