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Kandy Tea Trail

Sri Lanka

Discover the wonders of Sri Lanka, from misty hill stations to bustling cities. Encounter majestic elephants at Pinnawala, stroll through Kandy’s historic streets, savor Ceylon tea in Nuwara Eliya, and experience Colombo’s vibrant charm. A journey of nature, culture, and unforgettable memories.

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Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Welcome to Kandy

Upon arrival at the airport, meet your representative and proceed to Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural capital. After checking in to your hotel, explore the city's highlights including Kandy Lake, the bustling town bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, and a gem museum. Visit the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, home to a remarkable collection of tropical plants and towering trees. In the evening, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and enjoy a traditional cultural dance performance.
🏨 Your stay at Golden Crown Hotel or Royal Kandyan Hotel (🍴B&B)

Day

Tea Country Excursion

After breakfast, set out on a scenic day excursion to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's famous hill station. En route, visit a tea plantation and tea factory to learn about the production of world-renowned Ceylon Tea and enjoy a freshly brewed cup. Continue through the picturesque tea country to Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England", for its cool climate, colonial charm, and lush landscapes. After exploring the area, return to Kandy for the night.
🏨 Your stay at Golden Crown Hotel or Royal Kandyan Hotel (🍴B&B)

Day

Pinnawala & Colombo

After breakfast, travel towards Colombo with a stop at the renowned Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Watch rescued elephants being cared for and, if timing permits, see them bathing in the nearby river. Continue your journey to Colombo, check in to your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
🏨 Your stay at Courtyard by Marriott or Morven Colombo (🍴B&B)

Day

Explore Colombo

Enjoy breakfast before discovering the vibrant capital city of Colombo. Visit popular attractions including Pettah Bazaar, Hindu and Buddhist temples, the Colombo Museum, BMICH, and the Dutch Museum. Drive through the city's bustling streets, where modern skyscrapers blend seamlessly with colonial-era architecture and historic landmarks.
🏨 Your stay at Courtyard by Marriott or Morven Colombo (🍴B&B)

Day

Farewell from Colombo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking home wonderful memories of Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, scenic tea country, majestic elephants, and vibrant city life.

Day 1:

Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya

Destination Highlights

Kandy – Sacred temples and cultural heritage

Nuwara Eliya – Tea estates and cool hills

Pinnawala – Rescued elephants and river baths

Colombo – Colonial charm and city life

Signature Experiences

Watch elephants at Pinnawala

Visit the Temple of the Tooth

Explore Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Taste authentic Ceylon tea

Discover vibrant Colombo landmarks

Discover vibrant streets of Colombo city

Inclusions and Exclusions

As detailed in the itinerary:

Includes

Your stay on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Activities and transfers listed in the itinerary
Travel documents sent by email
24/7 emergency travel support
All applicable taxes

Excludes

Int'l & Domestic flights unless specified
Personal expenses - Drinks, tips, laundry, shopping not listed
Tips & gratuities for guides or drivers
Travel or liability insurance
Optional extras, car hire, activities or excursions not listed
Camera/video permits not included

Best Time to Travel

October to March

AED

Price start from

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Prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude flights & visa. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on availability and travel dates. Prices may be revised in the event of changes to taxes, fuel surcharges, or other fees imposed by the government or suppliers.

AED 1,299pp excl. flights

Explore by Landscape

Countryside & Rural Life

Signature Stays

Discover a thoughtfully curated range of accommodation options designed to suit every traveler's preferences, comfort level, and lifestyle.

Golden Crown Hotel

Kandy

A luxurious hillside hotel featuring elegant rooms, an infinity pool, fine dining, and panoramic views, offering a relaxing stay near Kandy's cultural attractions.

Royal Kandyan Hotel

Kandy

A comfortable hotel with spacious rooms, modern amenities, a swimming pool, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality close to Kandy's city centre.

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo

Colombo

A contemporary city hotel offering stylish rooms, premium dining, modern facilities, and easy access to Colombo's shopping and business districts.

Morven Hotel Colombo

Colombo

A modern hotel featuring comfortable rooms, a rooftop infinity pool, excellent dining, and convenient access to Colombo's popular attractions.

Gallery

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

Aerial view of luxury skyscrapers, Colombo

City skyline and Beira Lake chanel at sunset, Colombo

Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens located, Kandy city

Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque or Red Masjid Mosque is a historic mosque, Colombo

Lake Gregory and Gregory Park, Nuwara Eliya

Traditional Kandyan dancers

Seema Malaka buddhist temple in the Beira Lake, Colombo

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pinnawala village

Botanical Garden landscape in Peradeniya, Kandy

Island with palms on the Kandy Lake, Kandy city

Ceylon Tea Factory

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