Nuwara Eliya Day trip

Nuwara Eliya Day Trip Itinerary

08:00 AM – Pick-up from Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Meet your driver/guide and start the scenic journey through tea plantations and rolling hills.

08:30 AM – Moon Plains (Sandathenna)

• Jeep safari ride to the summit plateau.

• Stunning 360° panoramic views of Sri Lanka’s central highlands.

• Great for nature lovers and photographers.

10:00 AM – Bomburuella Waterfall

• Short trek (15–20 minutes) through forested paths.

• Widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, surrounded by misty hills.

• Perfect photo opportunity and refreshing mountain air.

12:00 PM – Lunch in Nuwara Eliya Town

• Choose between local rice & curry or colonial-style tea house.

01:30 PM – Sitha Amman Kovil (Temple)

• Colorful Hindu temple linked to the Ramayana legend.

• Peaceful setting beside a stream with mountain backdrop.

• Learn the story of Sitha Devi and the temple’s importance.

02:30 PM – Ambewela Strawberry Farm

• Walk through strawberry plantations.

• Enjoy fresh strawberry juice, ice cream, and desserts.

• Buy locally made jams, wines, and souvenirs.

04:00 PM – Leisure at Gregory Lake (Optional)

• Stroll along the lake or enjoy a boat ride.

• Relax in the cool Nuwara Eliya climate.

05:00–05:30 PM – Return to Hotel
End of the tour with sweet memories of Nuwara Eliya.

 Tour Highlights

• 360° views of central highlands at Moon Plains

• Scenic trek to Bomburuella Waterfall

• Cultural experience at Sitha Amman Kovil

• Taste fresh strawberries at Ambewela Farm

• Relaxation by Gregory Lake

 Inclusions

• Comfortable private transport with English-speaking driver/guide

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off (within Nuwara Eliya)

• Entrance fees to Moon Plains

• Parking, highway tolls, and fuel costs

• Bottled water during the trip

 Exclusions

• Meals (lunch & snacks)

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks, tips)

• Boat rides or optional activities at Gregory Lake

Travel Tips

• Wear comfortable shoes for short walks at Moon Plains & Bomburuella.

• Carry a light jacket – Nuwara Eliya weather is cool and can change quickly.

• Bring a camera or phone with extra battery for stunning views.

• Modest dress is required at Sitha Amman Kovil (cover shoulders and knees).

• Best months for strawberries: November – April (harvest season).