Route
BIA → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Horton Plains → Ella → BIA
Highlights
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Temple of Tooth (UNESCO)
- Pedro Tea Estate
- Horton Plains World's End
- Baker's Falls
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Ravana Falls
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Kandy
- Drive to Kandy (90 km)
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
- Temple of Sacred Tooth puja ceremony
Day 2Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Ramboda Falls stop en route
- Pedro Tea Estate — guided factory walk & fresh-brew tasting
- Gregory Lake boating · Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Day 3Horton Plains & World's End
- Early morning drive to Horton Plains
- Cloud forest loop trail (9.5 km)
- World's End — sheer 870 m cliff over misty lowlands
- Baker's Falls — 20 m twin cascade
Day 4Ella & Nine Arches
- Scenic drive Nuwara Eliya to Ella via mountain pass (65 km)
- Nine Arches Bridge — colonial viaduct through tea fields
- Little Adam's Peak hike at your leisure
- Ravana Falls
Day 5Ella to BIA
- Leisurely morning in Ella — breakfast café
- Drive Ella to BIA (280 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · entrance fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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