Highlights
Giragama: name when it comes to Ceylon Tea, Giragama is always a household.
Nuwara Eliya: augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world.
Kitulgala white water rafting: The Kelani River provides adventure seekers a treat with shooting rapids that facilitate white water rafting.
Itinerary
Set out on a four-day journey through Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural wonders with the "Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, Private Tour," designed specifically for seniors who love both comfort and adventure. Starting in Bentota, this moderate-paced trip unveils the enchanting legacy of Kandy, the tranquil beauty of Nuwara Eliya, and the excitement of white water rafting in Kitulgala.
Visit Giragama’s traditional tea factory, experience the serenity of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and meander through the lush 147-acre Botanical Gardens. Spice gardens and local workshops offer sensory delights, while a rafting excursion on crystal-clear river waters brings a splash of excitement.
The unique selling point of this tour package is its seamless combination of cultural depth and gentle adventure—allowing mature travelers to explore, learn, and embrace new experiences, all with the ease and comfort of a private itinerary.
day 1 - Bentota/ Kalutara/ M. Lavinia – Mawanella – Giragama – Kandy (185km – 4hrs)
After breakfast in your beach hotel, start your adventure to Kandy. On route make a stop at Mawanella and visit the spice garden. Then, visit a tea factory in Giragama for an authentic experience curled around a cup of tea. Watch how tea is being processed before they are graded, and send your taste buds to the edge with a fresh cup of Ceylon Tea just off the estate! Proceed to Kandy for lunch (included) and check-in. In the evening, savour dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Kandy.
day 2 - Kandy
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In the late afternoon, proceed to visit the temple of tooth. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town will feature the Kandy City Centre, bundled with latest and excellent brands, bazaar, an arts and crafts centre, as well as a gem museum and lapidary. Walk in colour as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Upon completion, proceed to witness a cultural show. Fine-tune your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music and drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. On completion returned to the hotel to savour dinner.
Overnight in Kandy.
day 3 - Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (80km – 2.5hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. On route proceed to visit the tea factory Sri Lanka, Tea and Tourism are words which cannot be separated. Step into a tea factory processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you observe the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your day in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea. Upon completion, proceed to do a small walking tour around Nuwara Eliya. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breath-taking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Lunch at Nuwara Eliya (included). Upon completion return to the hotel to enjoy dinner.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
day 4 - Nuwara Eliya – Kitulgala – Bentota/ Kalutara/ M. Lavinia (226km – 5hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Kitulgala for white water rafting. As you progress on the thrilling journey, you will pass the scenic location of the river where the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. On completion, return to your respective beach hotel.
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Brilliant Central Highlands + Sirigiya Tour. My parents, husband and I booked a private tour with Aitken Spence to travel to Sirigiya and the Central Highlands for a 5 day 6 night trip and we couldn't be more pleased. From start to finish the whole tour was very well organized thanks to a great organizer and great driver-guide Kusum who was very helpful and approachable throughout the trip. He was also very knowledgeable about Sri Lanka and was able to answer almost every question we asked him about the country! He was also, most importantly, a very safe driver who was highly skilled at driving (a useful skill when navigating the narrow roads of the central highlands). Aitken Spence also booked us in on some of the most amazing hotels we've ever stayed at. The lake views and amazing room upgrade at Heritance Kandalama was particularly memorable. The service and atmosphere at the Heritance Tea Factory, located inside a tea plantation, was also unforgettable. 98 Acres, facing Little Adam's Peak, gave us a wonderful sunrise and star gazing opportunity. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend it.
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