3 Days & 2 Nights Sri Lanka Highlights

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Up to 6 People

Three-day Sri Lanka highlights tour through Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Ella

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella

3 Days & 2 Nights – Highlights of Sri Lanka

Package Details

Theme: Culture • Tea Country • Scenic Train • Hill Country
Best for: First-time international visitors

Discover Sri Lanka’s culture and hill-country beauty on this carefully planned three-day journey. Explore Kandy’s sacred landmarks, botanical gardens, gem heritage, and traditional dance. Travel through lush tea estates, visit a tea factory, and experience charming Nuwara Eliya. Ride the scenic train to Ella before visiting Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls. Return to Colombo in a private vehicle, with time for city highlights before your final drop-off.

Tour Highlights

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Royal Botanical Gardens
Tea Plantation & Tea Factory Experience
Nuwara Eliya – “Little England”
World-famous Scenic Train Journey
Nine Arches Bridge
Ravana Falls
Colombo City Highlights

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DAY 1: Colombo → Kandy

Culture & Heritage

Pickup from Colombo Airport or hotel
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (optional)
Depart for Kandy
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit a Gem Museum & Lapidary
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Check in to hotel in Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Watch a traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy

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DAY 2: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella

Tea Country & Scenic Train

Breakfast & check-out
Visit a Tea Plantation & Tea Factory
Scenic drive through tea estates
Ramboda Falls photo stop
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya (“Little England”)
Lunch
City tour – Gregory Lake & Victoria Park
Scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella (subject to ticket availability)
Arrive in Ella and check in to the hotel
Dinner & overnight stay in Ella

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DAY 3: Ella → Colombo

Hill Country & Colombo

Breakfast & check-out
Visit Nine Arches Bridge
Visit Ravana Falls
Depart for Colombo via the Southern Expressway
Lunch en route
Arrive in Colombo
Colombo city highlights: Independence Square, Galle Face Green, and shopping (time permitting)
Airport transfer or hotel drop-off

Destination	Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella
Package Includes	Airport pickup and drop-off Private air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking chauffeur Scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella (subject to availability) Fuel, parking, and highway tolls Complimentary bottled water and snacks during travel
Package Excludes	International flights Breakfast, lunches, and dinners (unless specified) Two nights’ accommodation (unless specified) Entrance fees to attractions Personal expenses Travel insurance Tips and gratuities
Notes	The train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella is one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Tickets should be booked well in advance, especially during peak season. This itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with comfortable travel, making it ideal for international visitors experiencing Sri Lanka for the first time.
Travel by Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle