Hills & Sea Sri Lanka – 4 Days (3 Nights)
Experience most awaited train journey in your life, Nanu Oya to Ella. On this tour you will be covering The hill capital Kandy and the famous Ella along with southern beach’s.
Overview
Day 1 – Arrival Transfer to Kandy
“Ayubowan” Warmly Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean! On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by a representative of Globeenjoy tours (your chauffeur guide) and drive you to the hotel in Kandy. It’s one of the tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Check-in to the hotel upon arrival and feel free to explore Kandy.
Overnight Stay at Amaya Hills Kandy.
Day 2 – Kandy to Ella via Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast at the hotel, morning transfer to Nuwara Eliya, stop at Ramboda to explore the area. And drive to Nuwara Eliya, “Little England” they call it. Get yourself dropped at Nanu Oya railway station to get the train to Ella.
Optional visit to Kandy Temple.
Overnight Stay at Ella Jungle Resort.
Day 3 – Ella to Mirissa
Breakfast at the hotel, feel free to visit few sights in Ella and transfer to Mirissa. Witness and experience the sandy southern beaches in Sri Lanka.
Overnight Stay at Paradise Beach Club Mirissa.
Day 4 – Mirissa to Airport via Colombo
Breakfast at the hotel, morning transfer to airport via Ambalangoda and Colombo.
Tour Brief
Day 1 - Arrival Transfer to Kandy
“Ayubowan” Warmly Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean! On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by a representative of Globeenjoy tours (your chauffeur guide) and drive you to the hotel in Kandy. It’s one of the tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Check-in to the hotel upon arrival and feel free to explore Kandy.
Kandy
Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
The Cultural Dance Show
The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. There are three main styles of Sri Lankan classical dance: The Kandyan dances of the Hill Country, known as Uda Rata Natum; The low country dances of the southern plains, known as Pahatha Rata Natum; Sabaragamuwa dances, or Sabaragamuwa Natum. “Ves” dance, the most popular, originated from an ancient purification ritual, the Kohomba Yakuma or Kohomba Kankariya. The dance was propitiatory, never secular, and performed only by males. Dances in low country are highly ritualistic. This form of dance is performed to appease evil spirits which cause sickness and is thus called ‘Devil Dance’. Sabaragamu dances are usually performed in Ratnapura, relating to the worshipping of God Saman much revered by local people. There are 32 main dances in Sabaragamuwa Style.
Botanic Garden
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya is about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden, Slave Island, Colombo, and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara. The Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844. On Gardner’s death in 1849 George Henry Kendrick Thwaites became superintendent. He served until he resigned in 1879, when he was succeeded by Henry Trimen, who served until 1895. The garden came under the administration of the Department of Agriculture when it was established in 1912.
Kadugannawa Ambalama
Ambalama is a historic wayside rest that is found – on the left, when traveling from Colombo to Kandy. a few meters before the Kadugannawa Hairpin turn aka Kadugannawa pass. Built in the early 19th century during the British colonial rule in Ceylon. the Ambalama is now more than 200 years old A popular stopover for horsemen and merchants traveling from the lowlands to the ancient hill capital Kandy, this structure resembles the Kandyan Era architecture and is of archaeological value.
Mawela Raja Maha Viharaya
It’s a budhist temple situated in in Pahala Kadugannawa village in Kandy Colombo Road. The Temple consists of several rock caves, a Stupa house, an image house found in Dambulla Viharaya can be found here. As the presence of early-Brahmi inscriptions, the history of this site ca be dated back to the pre-Christian era. Local link the history of this place to King Valagamba. The king “Walagamba” who was collect his army and practices and send them to the war. End of the war he was return here and built a temple note by legend.
Day 2 - Kandy to Ella via Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast at the hotel, morning transfer to Nuwara Eliya, stop at Ramboda to explore the area. And drive to Nuwara Eliya, “Little England” they call it. Get yourself dropped at Nanu Oya railway station to get the train to Ella. Optional visit to Kandy Temple.
Temple of The Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
Ramboda Falls
Ramboda Falls is a stunning waterfall located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the small town of Ramboda, near the A5 highway between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. The waterfall cascades down from a height of approximately 109 meters and is one of the highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The water flows down in a twin cascade, creating a breathtaking sight for visitors. The surrounding landscape is lush green and filled with tea plantations and forests, adding to the natural beauty of the falls. Visitors can view the falls from a nearby viewpoint, and there are also several walking trails leading to the base of the waterfall for a closer look.
Ramboda Tunnel
Ramboda Tunnel is a road tunnel located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is situated on the A5 highway, which connects the towns of Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. The tunnel was constructed in 2001 and is approximately 1.2 kilometers long. It is the longest tunnel in Sri Lanka and serves as a vital transportation link between the two major towns. The tunnel passes through a mountain range, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The construction of the tunnel was a significant engineering feat, and it has improved the efficiency and safety of transportation in the region.
Tea Factory visit in Nuwara Eliya
To see where your morning cup originates, head to the Pedro Tea Estate, about 3.5km east of Nuwara Eliya on the way to Kandapola. You can take a half-hour guided tour of the factory, originally built in 1885 and still packed with 19th-century engineering. However, due to the type of tea processed here (a very light tea), processing only takes place at night when it’s colder, so you’re unlikely to see much action. Overlooking the plantations is a pleasant teahouse.
Nuwara Eliya
“Little England” they call it. It is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means “city on the plain (table land)” or “city of light”. With a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, and this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. Indeed, Nuwara Eliya was once was the favored cool-climate escape for the hard-working and hard-drinking English and Scottish pioneers of Sri Lanka’s tea industry.
Train Journey
Train travel removes the stress from travelling to multiple locations while on vacation. Starting from Colombo Fort, one of the key railway stations in the Sri Lanka. There are many tourist destinations where you can travel by train from Colombo. It provides you with a great method of travelling because you get a clear picture of the country (Specially the beauty of the Tea Estates in Sri Lanka) which is not the case when you travel via the road, probably also in fear of your life. To discover the beauty of the countryside, travelling by train could be the best option even though this might be tedious as the trains are bit slow at some points. we always make sure you get the seats as in you are reserving a flight ticket before you travel.
Ella
Welcome to everyone’s favorite hill-country village. It’s a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The views through Ella Gap are stunning, and on a clear night you can even spy the subtle glow of the Great Basses lighthouse on Sri Lanka’s south coast. Don’t be too laid-back though; definitely make time for easygoing walks through tea plantations to temples, waterfalls and viewpoints. Halpewatte Tea Factory, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Ella Falls, the famous Nine Arches Bridge and Ella Rock are some of the highlights you must visit during your stay I Ella.
Day 3 - Ella to Mirissa
Breakfast at the hotel, feel free to visit few sights in Ella and transfer to Mirissa. Witness and experience the sandy southern beaches in Sri Lanka.
Upper Diyaluma Falls Hike
Diyaluma Falls is 220 m high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 361st highest waterfall in the world. Located off the beaten track in the Sri Lankan highlands (about an hour from Ella), Diyaluma falls is home to epic views and some of the best natural infinity pools in the world. hiking downhill through long, dry grass for around 30mins before getting your first glimpse of the upper Diyaluma falls. A short hike further and you are there, standing on what seemed like the edge of the world, watching the cascading water drop 220m to the valley below.
Flying Ravana
Flying Ravana Adventure Park is one-of-a-kind experience available in Sri Lanka, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at a maximum speed of 80kmph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island. Get on board at Mini Adam’s Peak and fly over iconic tea estates and lush greenery overlooking the famous Ella Gap. Ziplines and our instructors are certified by European Rope Course Association (ERCA) for maximum passenger safety. The adventure park is exclusively designed for adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies who prefer a not-so-ordinary hillside experience, offering ATV/quad bike rides, Abseiling, Archery, and Air rifling for a gripping outdoor experience.
Day 4 - Mirissa to Airport via Colombo
Breakfast at the hotel, morning transfer to airport via Ambalangoda and Colombo.
Coconut Hills Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill is presumably the most well-known place in Mirissa. You can watch the infinite sea and Mirissa bay area from the top of this amazing place. It takes you 10-15 min walk up the street from Mirissa Beach. This place has become so popular that a lot of people wish to make a popular frame of the headland leaving the sea with coconut trees.
Mirissa is the perfect tourist’s getaway only 125 miles away from Colombo, yet offering so much to those who wish to taste Sri Lanka’s unspoiled southern experience. Proud of its tout free beaches, Mirissa is held in high regard by surf lovers all over the world as one of the key surf points in Sri Lanka. Lately Mirissa has come to be a popular destination for Whale and Dolphin watching in Sri Lanka
Galle Fort
In the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria IV, for its unique exposition of “an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world.
Mask Museum
Ambalangoda is renowned for the manufacture of wooden masks and puppets. The traditional masks are carved from light Balsa like Kaduru wood (Nux vomica). Kaduru trees grow in the marshy lands bordering paddy fields. The wood is smoke dried for a week in preparation. The hand carved and hand painted masks in traditional dance dramas are both vibrant and colorful. Masks are created for three different types of dancing rituals: ‘Kolam’, which tell mocking stories of traditional Sri Lankan colonial life; ‘Sanni’, or devil dancing masks, used in a type of exorcism ceremony to heal people of persisting illnesses believed to be inflicted by demons; and ‘Raksha’ masks, which are used in festivals and processions. Local puppet shows, showing dramas, comedies and folk tales were also a popular form of entertainment. Influences from South India, Asia and Europe are assumed to have been the shaping factor in the art of mask dancing and puppetry. The Naga Raksha (Cobra demon) mask of the ‘Raksha Kolama’ (demon dance), consists of a ferocious face with bulging, popping & staring eyes, a carnivorous tongue lolling out of a wide mouth armed to the hilt with set of fanged teeth, all topped by a set of cobra hoods. With the practices of traditional exorcism (thovil), mask dancing (kolam) and puppetry (rookada) shows in the decline, the art of mask carving has seen a reduction of interest. Though only a few of the antique originals survive, the local mask museum retains an interesting collection of reproductions and provides displays of carving techniques for visitors.
Colombo
Colombo is the commercial capital and the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (which is the official capital of Sri Lanka) suburb or the parliament capital of Sri Lanka. “Kolamba” (Anglicised “Colombo”) is a Sinhalese word; meaning port, ferry, harbor or haven. Colombo’s cosmopolitan side supports ever-more stylish eateries, galleries and shops. Surprises abound: with a little exploration you’ll find great local food, characterful shops and tiny, convivial cafes. Meanwhile, a building boom like no other is transforming the city’s skyline.
Accommodation
Day 1
Amaya Hills Kandy
Visitors to Sri Lanka can find an idyllic retreat at Amaya Hills, which is close to Kandy’s cultural and natural attractions. This stunning hotel was designed to resemble a Kandyan palace, or maligawa, as the locals refer to it. It is a tasteful blending of Kandyan culture and modern luxuries. The hotel has a view of the Hanthana mountain range, which is the ideal spot to watch a fiery sunset. The 100 rooms at this resort, which are inspired by ancient Kandyan architectural concepts and motifs, provide breathtaking views of the forested hills of Heerassagala and the picturesque valleys beyond. Every room offers a distinct perspective on modernistic luxury infused with Kandyan culture from floor to ceiling. Heavy wooden carvings are used as accents in the rooms, which is a feature.
Day 2
Ella Jungle Resort
Nestled on the banks of the Kirindi Oya River and surrounded by wild jungles, bubbling mountain streams, and abundant flora and fauna. It’s the perfect setting for the many adventure activities provided at the resort or simply a place to be still and merge with nature. There are 16 spacious chalets, 6 Cottages and jungle cabins in this property. Ella Jungle Resort has created the perfect environment for you and your children to bond and spend time together in the pure, goodness of nature. With limited phone signal, and limited internet signal to distract them, your family members can experience the adventure of the jungle together and learn about the trees, the birds, the insects, the animals and the rivers of our natural environment right here at Ella Jungle Resort.
Day 3
Paradise Beach Club Mirissa
Paradise Beach Club was started off in 1983 by a young and energetic entrepreneur with just 5 very simple cabana huts. Today Paradise boasts of 42 well equipped cabanas out of which 20 are complete with cable TV, mini-bar and telephone facilities and a common swimming pool. All rooms are with sea view and gives and absolute tremendous view of the Indian ocean. Imagine endless stretches of golden beaches with the rolling surf and stick-fishermen in the sunset. Sit with your favorite cocktail at your side, and a scrumptious Sri Lankan seafood bonanza laid in waiting. Take long relaxing walks in the fresh sea breeze. Experience the ultimate excitement in surfing. Paradise has over the years developed many loyal visitors who come over each year to taste southern Sri Lankan comfort at its best.
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Include
- Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking chauffer guide for tour and transfers including arrival and departure.
- Accommodation; double room shearing on BB Basis at all hotels.
- Excursions to be pay direct by the clients. Cultural dance show & Temple of the tooth relic Kandy, Botanic Garden Peradeniya, Railway Museum, Ambalama Kadugannawa, Walagamba cave temple Kadugannawa, City tour in Kandy, Ella Rock, Mirissa.
- City tours in Colombo, Kandy and Ella
- 01st class or 02nd class train tickets from Nanu Oya to Ella.
- Two water bottles per person per day during the tour (FOC).
- Insurance coverage for each passenger during the tour.
Exclude
- Personal Expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, drinks, etc.
- Tips and Porterage.
- Camera Permits for filming.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the ‘inclusions’
Booking
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Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
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