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From Negombo: 2-Day Tour to Nuwara Eliya & Transfer Ella

Activity provider: Sign of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
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2-day trip from Negombo visiting Morning – Journey from Negombo to Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, St. Clare & Devon Waterfalls – Scenic Highland Waterfalls and Nuwara Eliya – Discover Sri Lanka’s “Little England”. Operated by Sign of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Highlights

  • Discover charming town of Nuwara Eliya, known as Sri Lanka's \

From Negombo: 2-Day Tour to Nuwara Eliya & Transfer Ella: 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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From Negombo: 2-Day Tour to Nuwara Eliya & Transfer Ella

2-day trip from Negombo visiting Morning – Journey from Negombo to Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, St. Clare & Devon Waterfall...
2 days
English
$812
Free cancellation

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A 2-day trip out of Negombo taking in Morning – Journey from Negombo to Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, St. Clare & Devon Waterfalls – Scenic Highland Waterfalls, Nuwara Eliya – Discover Sri Lanka’s “Little England” and Explore Nuwara Eliya Tea Country. There are 9 stops in all.

The running order is Morning – Journey from Negombo to Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, then St. Clare & Devon Waterfalls – Scenic Highland Waterfalls, then Nuwara Eliya – Discover Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, then Explore Nuwara Eliya Tea Country, then Evening – Relax in Nuwara Eliya, 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, English speaking driver guide and Visit to St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls. It does not cover lunch or Dinner during the tour, Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section and Gratuities, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $1014 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.

Morning – Journey from Negombo to Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

Begin your scenic Negombo to Nuwara Eliya private tour with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel. Travel inland towards the cool, misty highlands of Sri Lanka, where dramatic mountains, lush valleys, and cascading waterfalls await.

St. Clare & Devon Waterfalls – Scenic Highland Waterfalls

Along the way, stop at the magnificent St. Clare Waterfall and Devon Waterfall, two of the most picturesque waterfalls in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. Enjoy the spectacular views, capture beautiful photographs, and experience the refreshing mountain atmosphere.

Nuwara Eliya – Discover Sri Lanka’s “Little England”

Continue to Nuwara Eliya, a charming highland town famous for its cool climate, colonial heritage, beautiful gardens, and picturesque landscapes. Often known as “Little England,” Nuwara Eliya offers a unique blend of Sri Lankan culture and British colonial charm.

Explore Nuwara Eliya Tea Country

Visit the beautiful Nuwara Eliya tea plantations and admire endless rows of vibrant green tea bushes covering the surrounding hills. Observe traditional tea plucking and learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous Ceylon Tea while enjoying panoramic highland scenery.

Evening – Relax in Nuwara Eliya

After exploring the highlights of the hill country, check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in the cool mountain climate. Overnight Stay – Nuwara Eliya

Morning – Depart Nuwara Eliya for Ella

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and begin your scenic journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Enjoy spectacular views of tea-covered mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and rural landscapes along the way.

Nine Arch Bridge – Iconic Ella Railway Landmark

Upon arrival in Ella, explore the famous Nine Arch Bridge, one of Sri Lanka’s most photographed attractions. Take a scenic Tuk-Tuk ride and short walk to reach this impressive railway bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and tea plantations.

Little Adam’s Peak – Ella’s Scenic Mountain Hike

Continue with an exciting Little Adam’s Peak hike. Follow the scenic trail through lush landscapes to reach the summit, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ella Gap, mountains, valleys, and tea estates.

Optional Flying Ravana Zipline Adventure

For adventure enthusiasts, add the thrilling Flying Ravana zipline experience. Soar above Ella’s spectacular mountain landscape and enjoy unforgettable aerial views of the lush valleys and surrounding hills.

Hotel Drop-off in Ella – End of Service

Conclude your 2-day Negombo–Nuwara Eliya–Ella tour with a convenient drop-off at your hotel in Ella, taking home wonderful memories of Sri Lanka’s waterfalls, tea plantations, mountain scenery, and iconic Ella attractions.

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.
  • English speaking driver guide.
  • Visit to St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls
  • Exploration of tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya
  • Explore Nine Arch Bridge
  • Trekking experience to Little Adam's Peak
  • Rest assured, parking fees are also covered, allowing you to focus on enjoying the tour without any additional expenses.
  • Stay refreshed throughout the tour with complimentary refreshments and water provided for your convenience.
  • All government taxes are included in the package, giving you peace of mind and transparency in pricing.

Excludes

  • 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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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., English speaking driver guide., Visit to St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls, Exploration of tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya, Explore Nine Arch Bridge, Trekking experience to Little Adam's Peak, Rest assured, parking fees are also covered, allowing you to focus on enjoying the tour without any additional expenses., Stay refreshed throughout the tour with complimentary refreshments and water provided for your convenience., All government taxes are included in the package, giving you peace of mind and transparency in pricing.
The duration of the From Negombo: 2-Day Tour to Nuwara Eliya & Transfer Ella 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.
A 20-25 minute walk downhill from Ella town through tea and jungle — uphill on the way back. A tuk-tuk to the Demodara side is quieter and saves the climb. It is free, with no ticket and no official viewing area. See our Nine Arch Bridge guide.
Roughly every two hours, but Sri Lanka Railways runs 30-90 minutes late routinely, so any blog quoting exact times is quoting a timetable rather than reality. Ask at Ella station on the morning — staff will tell you what is expected and how late it is running.
Little Adam's Peak for almost everyone — 45 minutes up a stepped path for arguably the better view, out through the Ella Gap. Ella Rock is three hours return, largely unsigned, and people get lost on it regularly; take a guide or an offline map. Compared in full here.
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 are. Send your luggage ahead by road if you have a driver. See getting to Ella.
January to March for the clearest Ella Gap views. June to September is dry but hazy from the Uva wind; October to December is wet. The real risk is cloud, not rain — at 1,000 m the view can be inside a cloud on a dry day, and mornings are clearer than afternoons in every month. See best time to visit Ella.
Two nights, which gives you two dawns — Little Adam's Peak on one, Ella Rock or a tea morning on the other, with the bridge mid-morning on day one. Our Ella 2-day itinerary sets out the order.
Do everything before nine in the morning. The Gap view is clearer in the morning in every month, Little Adam's Peak has a queue by nine, and the Nine Arch Bridge has hundreds of people on it by ten.
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