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Day tour

Little England Hill Country Day Tour

Terraced tea plantation with hills beyond near Nuwara Eliya
Photo: Bergentroll · public domain

Nuwara Eliya earned its nickname from cool air, colonial-era villas and neat flower gardens. Tea country around it is among the prettiest in the island, with winding roads, waterfalls and hillsides combed into green terraces.

This private day pairs the town with tea estates and viewpoints along the climb. Pack a warm layer: mornings and evenings are cool even when the plains below are hot.

Highlights

Best time to go

Jan to May

  1. January: usually the best time
  2. February: usually the best time
  3. March: usually the best time
  4. April: usually the best time
  5. May: usually the best time
  6. June: outside the best season
  7. July: outside the best season
  8. August: outside the best season
  9. September: outside the best season
  10. October: outside the best season
  11. November: outside the best season
  12. December: outside the best season

The brightest, driest weather in the hills is usually early in the year; April is the busy holiday season, so book early.

Included

Price on request

Private vehicle with driver. Pay in cash on the day. Expressway tolls and parking are not included unless your quote says otherwise. Tell us your date, group size and pick-up point.

Get a quote on WhatsApp

Questions about this trip

Do I need warm clothes?

Yes. A fleece or jacket is wise for mornings and evenings, and a light rain layer helps in the wetter months.

Can I take the train instead of the road?

The hill country train is a classic trip, but a private car is easier with luggage and lets you stop at estates and viewpoints.

How do I book it and what does it cost?

Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and pick-up point and we will send a quote. Entrance fees, boats and similar costs are paid separately unless your quote says otherwise.

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