Nuwara Eliya from Colombo
Travel from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya, a cool highland retreat known for lush tea plantations, scenic landscapes, colonial charm, and refreshing waterfalls, offering a peaceful escape amidst misty mountains.
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Nuwara Eliya fra Colombo (2 Dage)
Nuwara Eliya fra Colombo (2 Dage)
(SKU: LK10203000) Dette 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. Klatre i kulden, tåget toppe af Horton Plains National Park og nå verdens ende, hvor dit syn 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.1 Dag i Nuwara Eliya
I løbet af din tid i Nuwara Eliya, du kan deltage i følgende aktivitet.
Tandens tempel
Temple of the Tooth Relic et UNESCO World Heritage Site, der blev bygget i det 16. århundrede som stedet for ærbødighed og beskyttelse for Lord Buddhas hellige tand. Gå gennem de smukt pyntede passager og kunstfærdigt malede haller, udført i rødt, creme og sort. Lounge mod fint udskårne søjler og bliv forbløffet over de smukke gyldne statuer. Få en uforglemmelig oplevelse af historie og kunst
.Tea Factory og en plantage
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, som er kendt for sin kvalitet
.Undervejs til Colombo, du kan deltage i følgende aktivitet.
Horton Plains Nationalpark
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
.Vend tilbage til Colombo & slip ved Colombo
Slutningen af Tour
Inkluderer:
- Transport i et privat køretøj, Brændstof, Parkering & Motorvejsafgifter.
- Service af engelsktalende chaufførguide.
- Alle gældende skatter og serviceafgifter.
- 2 x 500 ml vandflasker pr. Person pr. Dag.
Omfatter ikke:
- Hotel Indkvartering og måltider.
- Entré til de respektive websteder.
- Chauffør Guide"s indkvartering.
- Udgifter af personlig karakter.
- Visa og relaterede udgifter.
- Tips & Portages.
Gratis:
- 1 x 1 liter vandflaske pr. person pr. dag.
- 1 x Lokalt SIM-kort pr. værelse.
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Day 1 in Nuwara Eliya
En route to Nuwara Eliya from Colombo, in your short 2 day journey, you will engage in a number of activities while the first being a visit and worship session at the Temple of the Tooth Relic which is one of the most important edifices in Kandy related to culture and religion. Next in line would be a visit to a Tea Factory and its plantation where you will be able to witness the art of manufacturing Ceylon Tea. The tea will be just amazing and getting to know the tea making process would be interesting. You will be spending the night in Nuwara Eliya.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Tea Factory and a plantation
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, which is known for its quality.
Day 2 En-route to Colombo
We start our journey back to Colombo on the second day and during the drive we make a stop at the Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya which is a massive land area with cloud forests and grass lands. The park is also home to many endemic animals, reptiles, birds etc and you can catch glimpses of them on and off. Views from a precipice and waterfalls will keep you enthralled during the walk. To end the tour, you will be dropped in Colombo.
Horton Plains National Park
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.
Return to Colombo & drop at Colombo
End of Tour
Includes:
- Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
- Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- All prevailing taxes and service charges.
- 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Excludes:
- Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
- Entrance fees to the respective sites.
- Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Visa and Related Expenses.
- Tips & Portages.
Complimentary:
- 1 x 1 Litre water bottle per person per day.
- 1 x Local SIM card per room.