Little England Day Tour (Nuwara Eliya)
Experience the cooler climate of Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England,” with its tea plantations and rolling hills. This day trip includes scenic drives, nature walks, and tours in Nuwara Eliya, which is located in the heart of Sri Lanka.
Highlights
- Gregory Lake
- Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Tea plantations and factories
- Nuwara Eliya town and colonial architecture
- Victoria Park
Inclusions
- Professional chauffeur guide
- Soft drinks and beverages
- Entrance fees
- Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
- Meals
- Optional activities
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
- Hotel Pickup: Start the day with a hotel pickup, where you will be greeted by your chauffeur-guide, who will outline the scenic journey through Sri Lanka’s hill country.
- Scenic Drive to Nuwara Eliya: Travel through tea plantations, misty mountains, and charming hillcountry villages, with crisp air and postcard-worthy views.
- Gregory Lake: Make a stop at Gregory Lake for a leisurely and easy stroll or a short boat ride, surrounded by calm waters and greenery.
- Hakgala Botanical Gardens: Get to enjoy the gardens, flowers, trees, and the well-cut lawns. There is a peaceful relationship that one develops as a result of the calming environment.
- Tea plantation & Factory Visit: Get the opportunity to visit a tea plantation and a factory where the entire process of getting tea into the cup begins. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea while taking a huge whiff of the profusion of scent in the highland gardens.
- Nuwara Eliya Town & Victoria Park: Take a colonial-era town stroll to see quaint buildings, local markets, and the vibrant Victoria Park with flower beds and walking trails.
- Return to Hotel: Conclude your day with a scenic drive back to your hotel, enriched with the cool climes, natural beauty, and quaint charm that make Nuwara Eliya “Little England.”