Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy
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September 2026
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Is Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy worth booking?
Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy is a 5-hour experience in Kandy, Sri Lanka, from $80 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $80 per person
This town was founded by the British for recreational purpose of the Britches, many of buildings belong to colonial period such as the Grand Hotel, Hill club Queen's cottage, Generals House, post office it is furnished t
What you get
About this experience
This town was founded by the British for recreational purpose of the Britches, many of buildings belong to colonial period such as the Grand Hotel, Hill club Queen's cottage, Generals House, post office it is furnished to evidence the expertise of English architect, still the age-old building are to be found among the new latest buildings As the city is located high a cold climate persist but during the day time it is warm
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Private guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup
Not included
- Tea and coffee
- Meals
- Brunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Snacks
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
This town was founded by the British for recreational purpose of the Britches, many of buildings belong to colonial period such as the Grand Hotel, Hill club Queen's cottage, Generals House, post office it is furnished to evidence the expertise of English architect, still the age-old building are to be found among the new latest buildings As the city is located high a cold climate persist but during the day time it is warm During the month of April, the whole town comes to alive, flower shows .car racers, band shows .boat racers, are some of the highlighted events , Victoria park there are many places where we could be enjoyed flower shows , birds watching , boat racing is some of them. In this park also can be seen Indian blue robin, pied thrush or scaly thrush, particularly. In the town, there are nice hotels and in the night the whole city is like a carnival , Nuweraelya is the famous farmland, vegetable, fruits, and flowers, their temperature is as a Europe and Nuweraelya are named a little England, in this area growing potatoes, carrots, leeks, roses. Most of the Tea bushes on the steeper slopes fine Tea of this high land region produce some world’s finest orange pekoe Tea and several Tea factories suburbs Nuweraelya more suitable to a Better observation tea plantation and tea factory and How to blended tea as well as an opportunity to purchase the fine tea at Nuweraeliya. Eighteen holes golf court, Racecourse, who was that queen Gregory to the mansion that lake Named “Gregory Lake“ Most of the British people were staying in this “little England “when they were dominated, Sri Lanka
180 minutes here
Ramboda Waterfall
Ramboda fall is situated on Kandy Nuwara Eliya road in pusselawa area, it is 109 meters high it is fed by Panna river which is a tributary of kothmale river
15 minutes here
Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
Lord Hanuman as the presiding deity. The temple is on a stunning location that looks out towards part of the Kotmale valley approximately 40 minutes drive from Spring Acre on the A5 highway in the direction of Kandy. According to the legend, this is where Hanuman searched for Sita in the jungles above and behind the temple. There is supposed to be a stretch of barren land known as the ‘Chariot Path' on which Ravana took Sita to Ashoka Vatika to showcase the beauty of his kingdom to her. There is also said to be a pond - the ‘Sita Tear Pond' - here, which was formed from Sita's tears. The temple itself is one of the more enterprising establishments devoted to this legend and contains a granite statue of Lord Hanuman that is said to be over 40 feet tall.It is believed that Lord Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi from these hills of Ramboda. The Ramboda area is believed to be an area where Rama's forces were gathered against Ravana. Ram Padai means Rama's Force. The hills of Ramboda are also believed where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi.
30 minutes here
Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometer from and 5 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya. This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by King Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. On the rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints of Lord Hanuman
30 minutes here
Gregory Lake
Lake Gregory, sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
The Grand Hotel is on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwar Eliya Golf Course. Surrounded by tropical greenery and enjoying cool climates,
60 minutes here · Admission not included
The Hill Club is a gentlemen's club in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Established 1876 by British coffee planters in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Nuwara Eliya Golf Course
The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Sri Lanka. Established in the late 19th century, it is located in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. It is an 18-hole golf course
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
This place is more popular among travelers as their production is high quality and fresh, there is available factory visiting with who are expert knowledge tea and tea tasting, many visitors mention they offer Chocolate cakes with Cup of Tea, the place is more picturesque location
30 minutes here
Hela Bojun (Traditional Food Court) is a Cafe located in Sri Lanka. It is one of the Local foods cafes in Sri Lanka.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sri Lanka Hill Country Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing service and pricing!
Found out about EK 1 week before our trip to Sri Lanka with my family, and I consider myself so lucky. We only availed his services for a driver & car (Mr Sampath was a delight) in and around the country -- Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy & Southern beach towns, and the service & pricing was very good! The car & driver was not just safe and helpful, but also helped us make an itinerary to make sure we don't miss out of the best spots! Thank you EK!
Response from the operator: Dear Mr.Divesh Tolani We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your thorough review. Your feedback and are happy family trip that, in addition to the positive reviews, you found our services useful. We are overjoyed to learn that you had a great time and hope you would recommend Sri Lanka to your friends so they may take advantage of our wonderful vacation packages. Thank you Ek
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6 day trip around Sri Lanka
Amazing experience with Ek. We reached out to him to plan our 1 week trip all the way from Colombo. We covered Mirissa, Ella, Nuwareliya, Kandy and drove back to Colombo. Ek helped us arrange the travel from day 1 of reaching out to him, he was helpful, responsive and extremely professional and transparent about the plan and the cost. He helped us curate the itinerary and we were very excited about our trip. Our actual trip was nothing short of amazing. We had a great driver, Janaka, who knew all the places. The car was very comfortable and we always felt safe and happy with our plans every day. Would totally recommend Ek and his company, thanks so much for having us in your beautiful country!
Response from the operator: Dear Miss Aish and Mr. Arth We truly appreciate you having the time to write us a 5-star review. We value you providing a five-star rating. We really respect your support and aid in spreading the word about us. You may count on us at any time. Your message means a lot to us. Please let us know what else we can do for you. Thank You Ek
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Lovely Time in Nuwara Eliya and a Great Driver to Boot!
I treated my parents to a driving tour from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. Hill Country Tours arranged our trip very professionally and conscientiously. Even though our hotel was not on the dropdown list for the reservation, the manager was very flexible in arranging for pickup at our hotel anyway. The manager initiated contact with me via WhatsApp and was quick to respond to my inquiries through that. He provided driver details and license plate information beforehand. I was very impressed when the tour manager came to the hotel as we awaited our driver's arrival. This came off to me that he genuinely cared about customer satisfaction and was willing to be on the field, even if only briefly. The driver was running just a few minutes late because of traffic, but this was totally forgivable. Our driver Mr. Nissanka was delightful! He demonstrated a very warm, familial presence right away, and I knew it would be a lovely trip down to Nuwara Eliya. We first stopped at a spice garden in Atabage which had many fragrant plants and oils. Chaminda (the tour guide there) gave a very educational presentation on the oils and plants. He was not at all pushy in selling his products, but we were happy to give him a tip. We also made stops at Ramboda Falls and Seetha Kovil. The viewpoint on the road doesn't get too close to Ramboda Falls, but the souvenir shop had a nice elephant gift that my mother bought. Seetha Kovil was mildly disappointing as there are other Hindu temples in Sri Lanka that are much larger and more elaborate. Still, the view from the temple was quite memorable. (And yes, you are asked to remove your shoes before entering the temple.) The tour does list certain stops, but you can add or remove stops within reason. I don't remember Mackwood Labookellie Tea Centre being listed, but we still went upon my request! The well-manicured estates and the tea factory itself were very interesting. We learned that white, green, and black tea come from different leaves on the same tea plant species. Who knew? In retrospect, the tea factory was the high point and perhaps we should have saved it for last. Nuwara Eliya Town had lovely features and had a comfortable climate. There was some things (at no fault of the tour company) that rubbed us the wrong way... ...If I recall correctly, Victoria Park charges foreigners 500 rupees and locals and resident visa holders 100 rupees. The ladies in the ticket office couldn't make change for a 500 rupee note. Fortunately, I had exact change. The parking also charged 100 rupees. Victoria Park itself needed some maintenance because it just looked tired. In the future, I would just skip Victoria Park. ...Having been to the Golf Club as the guest of a member, I suggested the driver take us to lunch there. Unfortunately, non-member foreigners were welcome to eat lunch in the club, but locals were not allowed to dine with them. This was highly offensive to me, as we very much liked and respected our driver and did not want him to be excluded. So, we decided to have lunch at the Grand Hotel instead. ...The meal at the Grand Hotel was fine. However, as with many other Sri Lankan restaurants, the server took too much time to deliver the bill. On top of that, payment was delayed because they needed to find a credit card machine that actually worked. At this point, I have learned to just ask for the bill once the last food item reaches the table. ...Gregory Lake was beautiful and our quick trip to Adma Agro Strawberry Farm Shop was fine. However, at that time, we were tired and ready to go home. The roads back to Kandy (especially between Nuwara Eliya and Atabage) are windy and nauseating. So, those roads would preclude us from doing the trip again. However, we truly enjoyed the trip and have no regrets as the trip offered the most comfortable weather we experienced in Sri Lanka as well as some highly enriching and educational moments. We were very pleased to have had a friend in our very charming and professional driver Mr. Nissanka who is driving during retirement because he enjoys interacting with people! That's the right kind of person for the job! We probably won't take the windy and nauseating road to Nuwara Eliya again.
Response from the operator: Mr. :John Buterbaugh Thank you for joining us at Sri Lanka Hill Country Tours and for your insightful comments. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. and we're delighted you've decided to return. We're glad you felt comfortable trying something new; it's our goal to help visitors take on new experiences safely and comfortably. We encourage guests to book ahead of time on our website, but your feedback clearly indicates that we need to communicate this more effectively. We conducted a thorough review of our website and directory listings, including Google My Business, in response to your comments, and we have adjusted wording to more accurately reflect what walk-ins can expect and when a booking is recommended. Our main goal is to improve our communication and booking capacity, and we appreciate your feedback.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
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Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kandy.
How much does Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy cost?
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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kandy usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kandy is not rushed.
Is Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kandy, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kandy can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kandy and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Trip to Nuwara eliya from Kandy start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kandy within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kandy?
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On Outty we rank every Kandy experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk, Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka, Chauffeur guide and Tour organizer. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kandy?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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