Japan Railway Pass
Nuwara Eliya Private Day Tour from Ella
Overview
Picture yourself relaxing amidst a highland setting surrounded by tea plantations, intricate vegetable plots, and rocky hills - a day spent in Nuwara Eliya is exactly like this! Treat yourself to a well-deserved getaway and join a private day tour to this scenic hill county. On this full day adventure, get to visit the highest set botanical garden in the world at Hakgala Botanical Garden, explore the Seetha Amman Temple that is dedicated to Lord Rama’s wife, venture into the hills to stop at Pedro Tea Factory, and have time to walk and lounge around the historic Lake Gregory. It’s time to escape the stress of daily life and take on an exciting day tour to Nuwara Eliya that includes round trip transfers from Ella City!
What to Expect
12hr 30min Duration
English
Private group
Hotel pick up
- Make your sweet escape to the scenic Nuwara Eliya highlands with this day tour from Ella
- Experience a relaxing journey filled with views of tea plantations, intricate vegetable plots, and rocky hills
- See the highest set botanical garden in the world when you visit the iconic Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Take the time to wander around the historic Gregory Lake and bask in its relaxing natural sceneries
- Make your trip extra memorable with convenient pick up and drop off services from your hotel in Ella
What To Bring:
- Swimwear (if you wish to bathe in the falls!)
- Lace up shoes or sandals that won’t fall off
- Towel
- Sunscreen
Please select a tour date
Available Options
Group of 6 (Per Person)
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Private tour
- Transportation by air conditioned car
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Other meals and beverages
- Hakgala Botanical Garden entrance fees: Adult: LKR1,500/person; child: LKR750/person
- Pedro Tea Factory LKR200/person
- Lake Gregory LKR200/person
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Eligibility
- Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Children aged 0-3 can join the tour for free provided that they do not occupy an additional seat
Additional information
- Please note that entrance fees to the attractions are not included in the packages
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear (if you wish to bathe in the falls!)
- Lace up shoes or sandals that won’t fall off
- Towel
What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Ladies are required to cover up to enter the temple. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and a long-sleeved shirt or bring something to wrap around you to cover your shoulders. A scarf is also recommended for places that require you to cover your hair
- Footwear must be removed before stepping inside the temple, but socks may be worn
Usage validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
-
Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
-
Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
-
Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
-
Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes
-
Pick up time:
-
07:30
Group of 5 (Per Person)
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Private tour
- Transportation by air conditioned car
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Other meals and beverages
- Hakgala Botanical Garden entrance fees: Adult: LKR1,500/person; child: LKR750/person
- Pedro Tea Factory LKR200/person
- Lake Gregory LKR200/person
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Eligibility
- Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Children aged 0-3 can join the tour for free provided that they do not occupy an additional seat
Additional information
- Please note that entrance fees to the attractions are not included in the packages
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear (if you wish to bathe in the falls!)
- Lace up shoes or sandals that won’t fall off
- Towel
What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Ladies are required to cover up to enter the temple. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and a long-sleeved shirt or bring something to wrap around you to cover your shoulders. A scarf is also recommended for places that require you to cover your hair
- Footwear must be removed before stepping inside the temple, but socks may be worn
Usage validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
-
Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
-
Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
-
Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
-
Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes
-
Pick up time:
-
07:30
Group of 4 (Per Person)
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Private tour
- Transportation by air conditioned car
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Other meals and beverages
- Hakgala Botanical Garden entrance fees: Adult: LKR1,500/person; child: LKR750/person
- Pedro Tea Factory LKR200/person
- Lake Gregory LKR200/person
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Eligibility
- Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Children aged 0-3 can join the tour for free provided that they do not occupy an additional seat
Additional information
- Please note that entrance fees to the attractions are not included in the packages
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear (if you wish to bathe in the falls!)
- Lace up shoes or sandals that won’t fall off
- Towel
What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Ladies are required to cover up to enter the temple. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and a long-sleeved shirt or bring something to wrap around you to cover your shoulders. A scarf is also recommended for places that require you to cover your hair
- Footwear must be removed before stepping inside the temple, but socks may be worn
Usage validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
-
Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
-
Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
-
Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
-
Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes
-
Pick up time:
-
07:30
Group of 3 (Per Person)
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Private tour
- Transportation by air conditioned car
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Other meals and beverages
- Hakgala Botanical Garden entrance fees: Adult: LKR1,500/person; child: LKR750/person
- Pedro Tea Factory LKR200/person
- Lake Gregory LKR200/person
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Eligibility
- Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Children aged 0-3 can join the tour for free provided that they do not occupy an additional seat
Additional information
- Please note that entrance fees to the attractions are not included in the packages
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear (if you wish to bathe in the falls!)
- Lace up shoes or sandals that won’t fall off
- Towel
What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Ladies are required to cover up to enter the temple. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and a long-sleeved shirt or bring something to wrap around you to cover your shoulders. A scarf is also recommended for places that require you to cover your hair
- Footwear must be removed before stepping inside the temple, but socks may be worn
Usage validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
-
Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
-
Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
-
Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
-
Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes
-
Pick up time:
-
07:30
Group of 2 (Per Person)
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Private tour
- Transportation by air conditioned car
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Other meals and beverages
- Hakgala Botanical Garden entrance fees: Adult: LKR1,500/person; child: LKR750/person
- Pedro Tea Factory LKR200/person
- Lake Gregory LKR200/person
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Eligibility
- Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Children aged 0-3 can join the tour for free provided that they do not occupy an additional seat
Additional information
- Please note that entrance fees to the attractions are not included in the packages
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear (if you wish to bathe in the falls!)
- Lace up shoes or sandals that won’t fall off
- Towel
What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Ladies are required to cover up to enter the temple. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and a long-sleeved shirt or bring something to wrap around you to cover your shoulders. A scarf is also recommended for places that require you to cover your hair
- Footwear must be removed before stepping inside the temple, but socks may be worn
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
-
Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
-
Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
-
Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
-
Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes
-
Pick up time:
-
07:30
Usage validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Solo Adult Traveler
Included
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Private tour
- Transportation by air conditioned car
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Other meals and beverages
- Hakgala Botanical Garden entrance fees: Adult: LKR1,500/person; child: LKR750/person
- Pedro Tea Factory LKR200/person
- Lake Gregory LKR200/person
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Itinerary
- Time:
- 07:30-20:00
- Hotel pick up from Ella
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden
- Offer prayers at Seetha Amman Temple, dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Head to Pedro tea factory
- Take a stroll around Lake Gregory
- Depart for Ella
- Hotel drop off in Ella
Eligibility
- Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- Children aged 0-3 can join the tour for free provided that they do not occupy an additional seat
Additional information
- Please note that entrance fees to the attractions are not included in the packages
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear (if you wish to bathe in the falls!)
- Lace up shoes or sandals that won’t fall off
- Towel
What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Ladies are required to cover up to enter the temple. Please wear long pants to cover your knees and a long-sleeved shirt or bring something to wrap around you to cover your shoulders. A scarf is also recommended for places that require you to cover your hair
- Footwear must be removed before stepping inside the temple, but socks may be worn
Usage validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
- Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
- Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
- Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes
- Pick up time:
- 07:30
Choose from available options above
Cancellation Policy
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hour(s) before the activity starts
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
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