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Colombo/Negombo: 2-Day Nuwara Eliya, Kandy & Sigiriya Tour

Activity provider: Sign of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
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2-day trip from Colombo visiting Scenic Journey from Colombo or Negombo to Nuwara Eliya, St. Clare’s & Devon Waterfalls and Local Lunch Experience in Nuwara Eliya. Operated by Sign of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Highlights

  • Capture the beauty of the St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls on camera

Colombo/Negombo: 2-Day Nuwara Eliya, Kandy & Sigiriya Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $812 per person
Duration2 days
Group sizeUp to 8 people
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Colombo/Negombo: 2-Day Nuwara Eliya, Kandy & Sigiriya Tour

2-day trip from Colombo visiting Scenic Journey from Colombo or Negombo to Nuwara Eliya, St. Clare’s & Devon Waterfalls ...
2 days
English
$812
Free cancellation

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A 2-day trip out of Colombo taking in Scenic Journey from Colombo or Negombo to Nuwara Eliya, St. Clare’s & Devon Waterfalls, Local Lunch Experience in Nuwara Eliya and Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation Experience. There are 12 stops in all.

The running order is Scenic Journey from Colombo or Negombo to Nuwara Eliya, then St. Clare’s & Devon Waterfalls, then Local Lunch Experience in Nuwara Eliya, then Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation Experience, then Relax in Sri Lanka’s Coolest Highland Town, and on from there.

The price covers 01-night Accommodation in a 3 Star or a 4 Star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis, Transportation from hotel and back by Air-conditioned Luxury private vehicle.(Pick-up from Colombo or Negombo Hotels & Drop-off to Hotels in Sigiriya), English speaking driver guide and Visit to St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls. It does not cover entrance Fees to Ramboda Water Falls, Kandy Tooth Relic Temple, Bahirawakanda Temple, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Lunch or Dinner during the tour and Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $998 together rather than $812 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Scenic Journey from Colombo or Negombo to Nuwara Eliya

Begin your private Sri Lanka highland journey from your hotel in Colombo or Negombo and travel towards the picturesque mountain town of Nuwara Eliya, famously known as “Little England.” Enjoy spectacular scenery as the landscape changes from tropical lowlands to misty mountains and lush tea-covered hills.

St. Clare’s & Devon Waterfalls

Stop at the spectacular St. Clare’s Waterfall and Devon Waterfall near Talawakele. Admire these iconic Sri Lankan waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery and capture beautiful photographs of the cascading waters and mountain scenery.

Local Lunch Experience in Nuwara Eliya

Upon arrival in Nuwara Eliya, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, with an opportunity to experience the flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine.

Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation Experience

Explore the famous Nuwara Eliya tea plantations, where vibrant green tea bushes cover the rolling hillsides. Watch skilled tea pluckers carefully harvesting fresh tea leaves and discover the scenic beauty of Sri Lanka’s renowned tea country.

Relax in Sri Lanka’s Coolest Highland Town

After sightseeing, check in to your hotel and relax in the refreshing climate of Nuwara Eliya. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya to Kandy Scenic Highland Drive

After breakfast, depart Nuwara Eliya and journey towards historic Kandy. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, winding roads and lush landscapes along the way.

Ramboda Falls Scenic Experience

Stop at magnificent Ramboda Falls, a spectacular 109-meter-high waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and capture memorable photographs of this natural attraction.

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens

Visit the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, situated beside the Mahaweli River. Explore its beautiful orchid collection, spice gardens, medicinal plants, tropical flora and impressive palm avenues.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Explore the iconic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist religious landmarks. Discover the fascinating spiritual and cultural heritage of Kandy.

Bahirawakanda Temple & Kandy Lake

Continue to Bahirawakanda Temple and enjoy panoramic views across the historic city of Kandy. Then admire the tranquil Kandy Lake, located in the heart of the city.

Kandy Gem & Traditional Handicraft Experience

Discover two important aspects of Sri Lankan culture with visits to a traditional gem lapidary and an arts and crafts centre. Learn about Sri Lanka’s renowned gemstones and traditional craftsmanship.

Kandy to Sigiriya/Dambulla Journey

After completing your Kandy sightseeing, continue towards the Cultural Triangle and travel to Sigiriya or Dambulla for your overnight stay. Relax after an enriching day exploring Sri Lanka’s waterfalls, botanical gardens and cultural heritage. Overnight: Dambulla/Sigiriya

Includes

  • 01-night Accommodation in a 3 Star or a 4 Star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.
  • Transportation from hotel and back by Air-conditioned Luxury private vehicle.(Pick-up from Colombo or Negombo Hotels & Drop-off to Hotels in Sigiriya)
  • English speaking driver guide.
  • Visit to St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls
  • Exploration of tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya
  • Visit to Ramboda Falls
  • Entry to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Visit to Bahirawakanda Temple
  • Panoramic views of Kandy
  • Visit to a gem lapidary
  • Visit to an arts and crafts center

Excludes

  • Entrance Fees to Ramboda Water Falls, Kandy Tooth Relic Temple, Bahirawakanda Temple, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
  • Lunch or Dinner during the tour
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
  • Gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 2 days
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Wheelchair accessible

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$812
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Free cancellation
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Frequently Asked Questions

01-night Accommodation in a 3 Star or a 4 Star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis., Transportation from hotel and back by Air-conditioned Luxury private vehicle.(Pick-up from Colombo or Negombo Hotels & Drop-off to Hotels in Sigiriya), English speaking driver guide., Visit to St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls, Exploration of tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya, Visit to Ramboda Falls, Entry to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Visit to Bahirawakanda Temple, Panoramic views of Kandy, Visit to a gem lapidary, Visit to an arts and crafts center
The duration of the Colombo/Negombo: 2-Day Nuwara Eliya, Kandy & Sigiriya Tour is typically 2 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Be at the gate for the 6am opening, so leave Nuwara Eliya around 5am. World's End faces south and clouds over by nine or ten as warm air rises off the plain — arrive at eleven and you see a white wall. See our Horton Plains guide.
The town sits at about 1,900 m and drops to around 10°C at night, and few hotels have heating. Horton Plains at 2,300 m regularly sits near freezing before dawn, with ground frost from December to February. Bring a genuine warm layer — most visitors underestimate this.
No — they close on poya days, the monthly full moon and a public holiday in Sri Lanka. If your free day is a poya, take an estate walk with a plucker instead. Plucking happens in the morning; by afternoon the slopes are empty.
Mostly leaf size, not quality. OP is a long wiry whole leaf, BOP is smaller and broken, and fannings and dust go into teabags because the higher surface area brews fast. Bigger leaf is slower tea, not better tea. Explained in our Ceylon tea guide.
At a factory, not a tourist shop. Factory shops carry the higher grades that never reach a visitor shelf; the boxed tea on the main streets is usually fannings at visitor prices.
Nanu Oya, about 10 km and a 20-30 minute drive from the town. Nuwara Eliya has no station of its own, and tuk-tuk fares at Nanu Oya rise sharply the moment a train arrives.
Negombo, if you land in the evening, land tired, or fly out early — it is 10 km from the airport against Colombo's 35, which in bad traffic is 90 minutes. Give Colombo a proper day later in the trip instead of a jet-lagged half one. See our Negombo airport guide.
From about 5am, finished by eight. It is a working auction rather than an attraction — boats landing, the catch on the sand, and everything packed up before the heat. Jet lag makes the early start easy.
Two to three hours through mangrove channels and out to Monkey Island, past stake-net and crab fishing worked the same way for centuries. Kingfishers are near-guaranteed, along with monitors on the banks. Calm water throughout, so it suits children and non-swimmers. See the Negombo lagoon guide.
Roughly LKR 3,000-4,500 from the official counters in arrivals. Ride-hailing apps are usually cheaper but need a local SIM — buy one in arrivals for a few dollars, which is the single most useful thing to do before leaving the terminal.
One night on arrival and one on departure, or two if you want both the dawn fish market and a lagoon trip without rushing. Negombo is comfortable and well placed rather than a destination in its own right, and it does that job very well.
In the dry season, roughly December to March. From May to September the southwest monsoon builds the sea along this whole coast and currents strengthen. The beach is long and usable but it is not the south coast.
Roughly 1,200 steps, about 180 m above the plain, with handrails the whole way. Entry is around USD 30-35 for foreign adults — one of South Asia's priciest tickets — paid in cash. Climb at the 7am opening: there is no shade above the frescoes. Full detail in our Sigiriya rock guide.
It is cheaper and has the better view — of Sigiriya. What it does not have is the water gardens, frescoes, mirror wall, lion's paws or summit palace. For the photograph, take Pidurangala. For the site, take Sigiriya. Compared properly in our Sigiriya rock guide.
Roughly June to September, peaking in August, when the shrinking reservoir exposes fresh grass and several hundred elephants converge. Outside those months the herds disperse and you get a normal safari. Operators switch between Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu depending on where the herds are — that is them doing their job. See our Minneriya gathering guide.
Five caves under one granite overhang, in continuous use since the 1st century BC, holding around 150 Buddha images and 2,100 m² of painting. The approach is a steep 15-minute climb; shoes come off at the top terrace, so bring socks. See the Dambulla cave temple guide.
Polonnaruwa if you have one morning — compact, cyclable in three hours, and the Gal Vihara is the finest sculpture in the country. Anuradhapura if you have a full day and an interest in living Buddhism; it is a thousand years older and still an active pilgrimage city. See Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura.
Sigiriya is in the dry zone and follows the *northeast* monsoon — its wet season is October to January, the opposite of Colombo. Best months are May to September, which is also the elephant Gathering. See best time to visit Sigiriya.
Two nights in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana. Day 1: the rock at 7am, Dambulla late morning, a 3pm safari. Day 2: Polonnaruwa by bicycle or Pidurangala at sunrise. Our Sigiriya 2-day itinerary sets out the order and why it matters.
Time it for a puja — 5.30am, 9.30am or 6.30pm. Those are the only windows when the upper relic chamber opens and the hevisi drummers play; outside them you are visiting a beautiful building rather than a ceremony. Take socks: shoes come off at the gate and the stone courtyard gets painfully hot. Full detail in our Temple of the Tooth guide.
February for the clearest weather, or July-August, which is drier here than most people expect and covers the Esala Perahera. Kandy sits between Sri Lanka's *two* monsoons and catches some of both, so it has no long dry season — but it also never has a season that is a write-off. See best time to visit Kandy.
Reserved seats open 30 days ahead and sell out within hours from December to March. Unreserved 2nd/3rd class is sold on the day and always available — you will stand, which is where the open doorways and the famous photographs are. Sit on the right-hand side going south. Note there is no Nuwara Eliya station; the stop is Nanu Oya, 10 km away. See our Kandy to Ella train guide.
July or August — but the dates move every year with the lunar calendar, so any guide naming a fixed week is guessing. It runs ten nights and ends on the Nikini poya. Book accommodation on the route six to twelve months ahead. Details in our Esala Perahera guide.
Sigiriya and Dambulla (2.5 hrs each way) is the best of them. Kitulgala rafting is 2 hrs, the Knuckles range and Pekoe Trail stages are day hikes from here. Ella, Galle and Yala are *too far* — 4-6 hours each way. See day trips from Kandy.
Two nights. One full day for the town — Bahirawakanda, Peradeniya gardens, the lake and the evening puja — and a second for a hike, a village day or the cultural triangle. Our Kandy 2-day itinerary lays it out hour by hour.
The centre and the lake circuit are walkable. For anything up a hill or out of town, take a tuk-tuk — roughly LKR 100-150/km on the meter, and ride-hailing apps price it automatically with no negotiation. See getting around Kandy.
December to March is the driest stretch. Colombo sits on the west coast, so it gets the southwest monsoon roughly May to September — the northeast monsoon (October to January) hits the *other* side of the island instead. Any guide describing one national "rainy season" is only describing half the country. Full breakdown in our best time to visit Colombo guide.
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — insist on the meter or agree the fare first. PickMe is the local ride-hailing app and usually cheaper than flagging one down, with no fare argument. The coastal railway south toward Galle runs along the sea and costs very little. See getting around Colombo.
Rice and curry is the everyday meal, not a dish — rice with several curries and sambols. Kottu roti is chopped roti cooked with a distinctive clanging rhythm on the griddle, hoppers are bowl-shaped fermented rice-flour pancakes, and lamprais is the Dutch Burgher dish baked in a banana leaf. See the Colombo food guide.
Pettah is the market district east of Fort, and its streets are organised by trade — one for electronics, one for textiles, one for hardware, one for spices. The candy-striped Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar, 1908) is the landmark. Street-by-street in our Pettah market guide.
Galle is the easiest — about 2 hours on the southern expressway. Kandy is only 115 km but 3-4 hours each way on a mountain road. Sigiriya is realistically a 12-14 hour day and is better as an overnight. Honest distances in our day trips from Colombo guide.
Two days covers it comfortably. Colombo is not a museum city and most travellers pass through on the way somewhere else — our Colombo 2-day itinerary sets out a realistic pair of days.
Starting from$812