4 days 3 nights
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Espanol, Francais
This 4-day hill country adventure covers Sri Lanka’s most iconic inland destinations from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on the Maha Oya River to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, the misty tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, and the colonial Nine Arch Bridge in Ella. The tour follows the legendary Kandy to Ella railway corridor through the central highlands, passing tea estates, waterfalls, and mountain villages at elevations reaching 1,868 meters at Nuwara Eliya. All transport is by private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced English-speaking local guide throughout.
On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, your Tira Travels guide will meet you and transfer you north-east toward Kandy via Pinnawala. Your first stop is the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 on the banks of the Maha Oya River, currently home to over 70 Sri Lankan elephants, including calves, juveniles, and adults. You will have the opportunity to observe the twice-daily river bathing session, where the herd descends to the river at 10am and 2pm. After Pinnawala, continue to Kandy — Sri Lanka's last royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city arriving in the early evening. Overnight in Kandy.
Begin the morning with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) on the shores of Kandy Lake — the most sacred Buddhist site in Sri Lanka, believed to house the tooth relic of the Buddha. After the temple, depart south through the central highlands toward Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a working tea estate and factory along the way to learn about the Ceylon tea production process from fresh leaf to the finished product. Nuwara Eliya sits at 1,868 meters above sea level, giving it a cool climate unlike anywhere else in Sri Lanka, earning it the colonial-era name "Little England." Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Depart early for Ella, a hill town at 1,041 meters known for its dramatic valley views and tea-covered slopes. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge a colonial-era stone viaduct built in 1921 spanning 91 meters across a jungle valley, one of the most photographed locations in Sri Lanka. Continue to Little Adam's Peak for panoramic views across the Ella Gap, then descend toward Kitulgala on the Kelani River, a whitewater rafting destination and the filming location of the 1957 film Bridge on the River Kwai. Transfer onward to Colombo for your final overnight stay.
After breakfast, a brief city orientation of Colombo is available before your departure transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport. Colombo highlights on the transfer route include the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, the Galle Face Green seafront promenade, and the Pettah street market district. Transfer time from central Colombo to the airport is approximately 45 minutes.
Purchase after a tour package, you'll get a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase. We ask that you fill out your Passenger Information Form as soon as possible. However, changes requested after filling out the form cannot be guaranteed and will incur additional fees, as mentioned in the schedule of fees below. On purchasing the Travel Offer, you (and any additional cardholders on the account) are bound by the terms of General Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in Important Information.
3 – 4 Star (self–rated) PLEASE NOTE: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in-room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Maximum room capacity – 03 people (subject to availability) Child policy No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents Valid for Children 8 years old and over. PLEASE NOTE: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed. Triple Share – No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. PLEASE NOTE: Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding. Bedding Configuration – Twin or Double bedding (Subject to availability) Adjoining / interconnecting rooms – Subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option.
Online credit/debit card payment. By International Bank Transfer: Flexi payment We are offering you a Flexi payment option. You have to pay half of the total cost now and the remaining 50% of cash payment in USD / GBP / EURO upon your arrival at the airport lobby, Sri Lanka, before starting the tour. Our prices include all applicable taxes. You’ll never have to worry about it.
Suppose you are unable to travel due to Covid-19-related travel restrictions. In that case, you will receive a free date change or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase. PLEASE NOTE: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by Tira Travels, not the property you are due to stay with Cancellation charges 21 days or less - 100% cancellation charge Between 22 days & 29 days - 50% cancellation charge or the equivalent of the first two days of charges depending on the program and period of stay. Above 29 days - No cancellation charges provided.
All those who travel must possess valid travel insurance, and those details must be stated before travel - unless we give a specific written exemption. Individuals must ensure that their travel insurance offers adequate cover for the type of holiday undertaken. We reserve the right to refuse travel if they are inadequately insured.
We aim to offer flexible itineraries. However, once an itinerary is finalized, requests for changes to a group or individual itinerary will always be considered, but they may incur charges.
TOUR GUIDE Our licensed & qualified tour guides can provide you with a variety of information, and they can route effective sightseeing tours. In addition, they're very good at keeping large groups together and ensuring that everyone in the group has a good time. CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURES Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with two monsoon seasons, so there is a lot of confusion around when is the best time to visit. However, you can wear whatever you like and still feel great in the warm and pleasant climate. The sea temperature is constant at 26°C, and the air temperature is about 27°C - that means that it’s nice and cool over here! FLIGHTS At Tira Travels, we don't arrange flight tickets. You will need to contact the airline directly and book the relevant dates yourself. PASSPORT VALIDITY The valid Passport details will be requested either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before departure. Failure to provide this information will cancel the booking, and you will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred. MEALS - CAR / COACH TOUR Breakfast is included for all tours. For all other meals, the tour guide will help you make reservations to local restaurants. It would help if you let us know any dietary restrictions before the tour. Please note; we will do our best to meet your requests, but we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to. LUGGAGE For the duration of the tour, you're responsible for your belongings. You must carry your luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will help with these tasks. Sightseeing In the event of changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, an activity may be cancelled, and a similar activity may be offered instead (subject to availability).
A Tourist Visa for Sri Lanka is a strict requirement. You can start your Visa application process once you receive your final travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure. Please note; Travellers need to see the Consulate or Visa Agency website to find out a visa requirement and what personal identification they ask for. In addition, some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organizations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas.
Change requests by you This includes any costs incurred to make a booking change requested by you, including but not limited to those that require an accommodation date change or a purchase confirmation reissue.
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