A tour of twodays and one night, we offer you a glimpse of the highlands. The tour startsfrom Kandy and we will first visit a tea factory and learn the arduous processof manufacturing the wholesomely tasty Ceylon Tea. There is a view point whereyou can enjoy gorgeous views of the Ramboda Falls which is like a welcome signto the hills. Once in Nuwara Eliya, you can explore the beautifully landscapedgardens and streets in the city and marvel the architectural elegance depicting“Little England”. The following day offers you the opportunity to enjoy a trekdeep in the forest reserve of Horton Plains National Park while stopping at theWorld’s End precipice and Baker’s Falls.
SKU:LK10222011
Highland Glory fra Kandy (2 Dage)
Highland Glory fra Kandy (2 Dage)
(SKU: LK10222000) Highland Glory er en kort, enkelt nat, 2-dages tur i det smukke bakkeland Sri Lanka. Besøg det naturskønne bjergland, omgivet af de stedsegrønne dale og tegodser. Se det smukke Ramboda-vandfald og klatre i kulden, tåget toppe i Horton Plains National Park og nå verdens ende, hvor din udsigt giver dig mulighed for at se Sri Lanka fra tusinder af meter over havets overflade. Udforsk det smukke, hyggelig lille by Nuwara Eliya, betragtes som"Lille England“ af briterne under deres styre i Colonial
Ceylon for flere hundrede år siden.Inkluderer
- Transport i et privat køretøj, Brændstof, Parkering & Motorvejsafgifter.
- Service af engelsktalende chaufførguide.
- Service af engelsktalende chaufførguide under hele turen.
- 2 x 500 ml vandflasker pr. Person pr. Dag.
Omfatter ikke
- Hotel Indkvartering og måltider.
- Entré til de respektive.
- Chauffør Guide"s indkvartering.
- Eventuelle udgifter af personlig karakter.
- Tips & Portages.
- Visa og relaterede udgifter.
Hvad kan man forvente
Dag 1
Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
2 Stopper
Ramboda Vandfald
Besøg en tefabrik og en plantage, hvor du kunne se, hvordan verdens berømte „Ceylon Tea“ fremstilles. I 1824 blev en teplante bragt til Ceylon af briterne fra Kina og blev plantet i Royal Botanical Gardens i Peradeniya til ikke-kommercielle formål. James Taylor var en britisk statsborger, der introducerede kommerciel teplantage i Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Han ankom til Sri Lanka i 1852 og slog sig ned i Loolecondera ejendom i Kandy. I dag er selv folk, der aldrig har hørt om Sri Lanka, bekendt med Ceylon-te
.- Varighed: 1 time
Gregory-søen
Højlandsbyen, der var den førsteklasses ferieby for briterne i det 19. og det tidlige 20. århundrede. Nyd at gå gennem gaderne med deres smukke små hytter, hyggelige villaer og smukke palæer. Lav en hukommelse i det gamle rødmurede postkontor, når du køber et billigt og farverigt postkort til at tage hjem eller sende til dine venner. Slap af på Queen Victoria Park eller ved bredden af Lake Gregory
.- Varighed: 30 minutter
Dag 2
Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Kandy
1 Stopper
Horton Plains Nationalpark
Besøg den smukke Horton Plains National Park i Ohiya, med sine montane græsarealer og skyskove. Nyd den majestætiske udsigt fra bunden af verdens ende og kølesprays fra Baker's Falls. Fang glimt af de mange endemiske fauna, der gør deres hjem i sletterne. Lær mere om de arkæologiske fund, der blev opdaget i området
.- Varighed: 2 timer
Yderligere info
- Bekræftelse modtages ved reservationen, medmindre reservationen er reserveret inden for 3 dage efter rejsen. I dette tilfælde vil bekræftelse blive modtaget inden for 48 timer, afhængig af tilgængelighed
- Ikke tilgængelig for kørestolsbrugere.
- Komfortabelt tøj og hatte anbefales.
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende.
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygproblemer.
- Ingen hjerteproblemer eller andre alvorlige medicinske tilstande
- De fleste rejsende kan deltage.
- Dette er en privat tur/aktivitet. Kun din gruppe vil deltage.
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Day 1 Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
Your Highland glory tour will start off from the hill capital Kandy which is also a gateway to the central region of the island. En route, you will visit a tea factory along with a plantation and experience the entire process of how Ceylon tea is manufactured. You can also bask in the beautiful views of the Ramboda waterfall. Heading towards Nuwara Eliya, you can enjoy a stroll along the banks of Lake Gregory and also maybe explore the streets of the city centre where there are quaint little cottages and famous landmarks.
Ramboda Waterfall
Visit a Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea.
- Duration: 1 hour
Gregory Lake
The highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked postoffice as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
- Duration: 30 minutes
Day 2 Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Kandy
The following day, you will be heading towards the Horton Plains National Park where you will enjoy a hike and views of the World’s End Precipice, Bakers Falls as well as the many native plants and animals who have been inhabiting the lands throughout the years. The hike in a cool climate will be so invigorating. After exploring Horton Plains, you will be transported back to Kandy to end the tour.
Horton Plains National Park
Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.
- Duration: 2 hour
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.