Hakgala Gardens
These attractive gardens, 10km southeast of Nuwara Eliya, are a peaceful retreat with roses, orchids, Japanese gardens and giant cypresses.
Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community has a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens.
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Places to Explore in Nuwara Eliya
Discover the historic landmarks, cultural attractions and hidden gems that make Nuwara Eliya special.
Lovers Leap
From the Pedro Tea Estate, a pleasant 5km round-trip walk leads through tea gardens and forest to Lovers Leap waterfall.
Seetha Amman Temple
This colourful Hindu temple is traditionally associated with the Ramayana story and the place where Sita was held captive by King Ravana.
Galway’s Land National Park
One of Sri Lanka’s smallest national parks, Galway’s Land is a dense patch of montane forest renowned for birdlife.
Lake Gregory
Lake Gregory is popular with visitors who enjoy walking, boating and taking in the cool highland scenery.
Tours through Nuwara Eliya
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
A well-paced three-day introduction to Kandy and the hill country, finishing with a Colombo city tour.
$40.00 – $311.00
3D / 2NACT10103
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
A relaxed four-day hill-country and coast introduction, staying in 4-star hotels throughout.
$55.00 – $419.00
4D / 3NACT10104
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
Extends the hill-country loop to include Ella and the Nine Arches Bridge before finishing in Colombo.
$73.00 – $554.00
5D / 4NACT10105
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Bentota → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
Adds a southern coast finish to the hill-country loop, with a stop in Bentota before Colombo.
$91.00 – $690.00
6D / 5NACT10106
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle → Bentota → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
Adds a Yala safari and more southern coast time to the hill-country and coast loop.
$107.00 – $807.00
7D / 6NACT10107
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle → Bentota → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
A comprehensive week-long loop covering the Cultural Triangle, hill country, a wildlife safari and the south coast.
$123.00 – $924.00
8D / 7NACT10108
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Bentota → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
An extended island loop starting in Negombo, covering the Cultural Triangle, hill country, a safari, and the south coast.
$137.00 – $1026.00
9D / 8NACT10109
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Negombo → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Bentota → Galle → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
A leisurely ten-day circuit covering Negombo, the Cultural Triangle, hill country, a wildlife safari, and the south coast.
$154.00 – $1154.00
10D / 9NACT10110
Family HolidaysFamily Holidays
Negombo → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Bentota → Galle → Colombo
Sri Lanka Family Escape
The most complete Family Escape itinerary, an unhurried eleven-day loop covering the whole island with generous time for a wildlife safari and the south coast.
$170.00 – $1274.00
11D / 10NACT10111