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The 15 Best Nuwara Eliya Tours

37 tours  ·  from $20

Tea estates, a cold lake and a town that still thinks it is 1890. The 15 below cover factory visits, the waterfall run and the train connections, with prices and how long the climb up takes.

Mr.TukTuk Nuwara Eliya - Ramboda Waterfall and the 500-meter walk
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Mr.TukTuk Nuwara Eliya

1.Mr.TukTuk Nuwara Eliya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews Our pick

Spend about 4.5 hours with a local tuk-tuk guide such as Krishna, Suruli, or Sadeesh, visiting Ramboda Waterfall, tea factories, the old post office, and Nuwara Eliya’s market. Pickup is included, and the private tour costs $49 for up to three people.

“I had a great time on the drive with Krishna, we talked about a lot, personal lives, Sri Lanka’s varied cultures, and the different locations in Nuwara Eliya. The locations we visited were all very nice and Krishna was always around to give me advice, and keep good company. Highly recommend him as a guide in Sri Lanka!”

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Nuwara Eliya Tuk-Tuk Tour Tea Picking,Tasting &Ramboda Falls - Starting at the Royal Post Office
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Nuwara Eliya Tuk-Tuk Tour Tea Picking,Tasting &Ramboda Falls

2.Nuwara Eliya Tuk-Tuk Tour Tea Picking,Tasting &Ramboda Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 207 reviews · 4.5 hours

Ride from Nuwara Eliya with Krishna or one of his experienced English-speaking drivers to tea factories, plantations, waterfalls, viewpoints, and the Royal Post Office. You can pick tea leaves at Bluefield or Kingswood, sample local teas, and hike about 700 meters to Ramboda Falls.

“We had an amazing day trip! The perfect amount of things learned and seen. We had mr Sathis as guide, he was very courteous and friendly. Highly recommend the tour!”

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Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour - Damro Labookellie, where the tea story begins
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Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour

3.Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Ride with an English-speaking guide such as Saliya or Saravanan through Nuwara Eliya’s tea country. Visit Damro and Blue Field factories, taste Ceylon tea, walk among tea plants, and reach Ramboda and Puna Falls. Pickup is included within 3 km of town, though the outing can take 4 to 5 hours.

“We really enjoyed the tour! The guide was very easy going and set no time limits on us. He showed us an extra attraction of a beautiful pool. He chose places where we can see the plantation, factory and also taste test. He showed us some viewpoints that we would have never located without him. The tuktuk has bluetooth which made the journey back so fun! We really recommend this tour!!”

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From Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Tour via Ambuluwawa [Private Tour] - Asgiriya Stupa and the wood carving stop
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From Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Tour via Ambuluwawa [Private Tour]

4.Nuwara Eliya Tour via Ambuluwawa [Private Tour]

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $29

Travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with a private English or Sinhala-speaking guide such as Danushka, Channa, Kumara, or Rasi. Expect Ambuluwawa Tower, a tea factory, Ramboda Falls, viewpoints, and flexible photo stops in a tuk tuk or van.

“The tour was Amazing, we have seen a lot of intresting places, especially tea plantations; special thanks to our driver Lalith for everything”

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Best Tuk Tuk Rider Nagesh Nuwaraeliya - Exploring Nuwara Eliya by tuk tuk
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Best Tuk Tuk Rider Nagesh Nuwaraeliya

5.Best Tuk Tuk Rider Nagesh Nuwaraeliya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $40

Start around 5:00 am with pickup from your hotel or meeting point and explore Nuwara Eliya by tuk tuk with Nagesh or Prakash. You may visit tea plantations, waterfalls, viewpoints, and town sights. The private format lets you pause for photos and adjust the pace, but lunch and private transport are not included.

“I had an amazing day trip with Prakesh through the Nuwara Eliya area. He was patient, kind, and answered all of my questions. Can’t really ask for more. He was also willing to transport me the next day for my train. Highly recommend.”

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Horton Plains-World's End Tour From Nuwaraeliya - Walking the Horton Plains loop
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Horton Plains-World’s End Tour From Nuwaraeliya

6.Horton Plains-World’s End Tour From Nuwaraeliya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $42

Leave Nuwara Eliya at 5am for a private, guided 9.5-kilometer loop through Horton Plains. Walk to World’s End and Baker’s Falls, watch for sambar deer, monkeys, birds, and lizards, and ask for guides such as Charith or Prabhoda when available. Entrance fees are extra.

“The scenery was stunning. We were lucky when we started the walk it was very musty but it cleared and the views were stunning so clear. But what made the trip was the guide/ driver Chadith who was so knowledgeable and went far and abRead more”

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Nuwaraeliya Tea Factory and WaterFall Tour’s With DMJ Tours - Ramboda Falls and the extra 200 rupees
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Nuwaraeliya Tea Factory and WaterFall Tour’s With DMJ Tours

7.Nuwaraeliya Tea Factory and WaterFall Tour’s With DMJ Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews

Spend about four hours with DMJ Tours visiting Oak Ray and Bluefield tea factories, Ramboda Falls, Nuwara Eliya’s old post office, and Central Market. Sivabalan Dhivakaran, also known as Divan or Dhivan, arranges private pickup and can add scenic viewpoints along the route.

“Ashan was very professional and knew very well all the stops along the way, including many viewpoints which I highly appreciated as I love to take picture. Two tea factories included - one you have free tasting included, another one you haRead more”

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Tuk Tuk Nuwara Eliya Tea Falls Adventure - Damro Labookellie: four hours in tea country
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Tuk Tuk Nuwara Eliya Tea Falls Adventure

8.Tuk Tuk Nuwara Eliya Tea Falls Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews

Travel by private tuk tuk with a local driver such as Mahesh, Thabishan, Susantha, or Jayakanth through Nuwara Eliya’s tea country. Stop at Ramboda Waterfall, Damro Labookellie, Blue Field Tea Factory, the old post office, and Central Market. Swimming may be possible, so pack a change of clothes.

“I loved everything; the price was low for such a service, and the guide was very pleasant and attentive. We took a tuk-tuk to places where jeeps can't go. The guide took us to the best viewpoint, helped us carry our child there, and then took us to the waterfall where we went swimming. The tour ended at a tea factory, which was also very interesting 👌”

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Train Tickets from Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya) to Ella - The middle section, where the ride earns its reputation
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Train Tickets from Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya) to Ella

9.Train Tickets from Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya) to Ella

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 37 reviews · from $20Best value

Reserve a seat on Sri Lanka’s famous Nanuoya to Ella railway route. You receive an e-ticket and booking reference by email and WhatsApp, then board at Nanuoya Railway Station for a 3 to 4-hour ride through tea country, waterfalls, and mountain views. You may continue to Badulla.

“This experience was really bad , I bought a ticket for 14:30 pm but when I arrive they told us that the train should had left at 16:30 pm so we were forced to buy a new ticket and we wasted the 17.50€ of our ticket booked on this app while the ticket we bought at the train station was only 3€ ! Please do not book with viator!!”

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Nuwara Eliya Tea factory and waterfall tour - Damro Labookellie, your first look at tea production
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Nuwara Eliya Tea factory and waterfall tour

10.Nuwara Eliya Tea factory and waterfall tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

With pickup from your Nuwara Eliya hotel, Sanaali Tours takes you to Damro Labookellie, Oak Ray, and Blue Field tea factories, plus Ramboda Waterfall. Your guide, including Sameer on some departures, explains tea production, offers tastings, and leaves time for photos and swimming.

“We had a great day where the driver was the coordinator's father. He was very sweet and tried to engage in conversation even though there was a bit of a language barrier - the only time this really affected us was regarding the tRead more”

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Half-Day Private Trip to Waterfalls and Tea Factory - Oak Ray Tea Factory, Museum, and Kotmale Dam views
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Half-Day Private Trip to Waterfalls and Tea Factory

11.Half-Day Private Trip to Waterfalls and Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $25

Take a private 3 to 4-hour drive from Nuwara Eliya to tea factories, waterfalls, viewpoints, and Gregory Lake. Guides such as Akram, Anwar, Fais, and Karim handle transport, photos, local insight, and flexible stops. Tea tastings and hotel pickup are included.

“Akram was a great guide- on time, knowledgeable, and so kind. Also knew all the great photo taking spots! Very fun tour!”

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Nuwara Eliya Day Tour - Why Nuwara Eliya works well for a short private tour
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Nuwara Eliya Day Tour

12.Nuwara Eliya Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $21

Join D&D Tours for a private look around Nuwara Eliya, with stops at waterfalls, tea factories, and scenic nature. Guides linked with the service include Gayan, Danushka, Danusha, Tuan, and Gaya. The listed city visit lasts about 30 minutes, though the total tour time needs confirming.

“We had a great experience in Sri Lanka thanks to our guide Gayan and Deshan, who were incredibly accommodating and always willing to adjust the plans to fit exactly what we wanted. While they were not the most detailed in terms of historical or cultural knowledge, they Read more”

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Nuwara Eliya Full day: 5Waterfalls, 2Tea Test & pick by TUK - Starting near Nuwara Eliya Bus Stand
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Nuwara Eliya Full day: 5Waterfalls, 2Tea Test & pick by TUK

13.Nuwara Eliya Full day: 5Waterfalls, 2Tea Test & pick by TUK

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Saliya or Saravanan, visiting tea factories, tasting rooms, five waterfalls, reservoir viewpoints, villages, and Nuwara Eliya town. Private tuk-tuk transport, entrance tickets, and pickup within 3 kilometers of town are included.

“We had a great time visiting the tea factories, the waterfalls, as well as a few lovely viewpoints along the way. Our drivers were very nice and told us a lot about the history of the landmarks we visited.”

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Horton Plains-World's End Tour and Tea Factory Tour From Nuwaraeliya - Walking the 9.5-kilometer Horton Plains circuit
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Horton Plains-World’s End Tour and Tea Factory Tour From Nuwaraeliya

14.Horton Plains-World’s End Tour and Tea Factory Tour From Nuwaraeliya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $50

Leave Nuwara Eliya at 5:00 am for a private guided hike through Horton Plains to World’s End and Baker’s Falls. After the 9.5-kilometer walk, visit Damro Labookellie Tea Centre. Guide Charith can lead the trek, with hotel pickup included within 5 kilometers of town.

“Charith our guide was very patient and informative, we enjoyed the trek with him. The trek was early morning and Charith picked up on time , we also went for a Tea factory visit , it was good”

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Horton plains: Discover real essence of central highland - The Horton Plains walk, World’s End, and Baker’s Falls
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Horton plains: Discover real essence of central highland

15.Horton plains: Discover real essence of central highland

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 13 reviews · 1 day

Leave Nuwara Eliya at 5:30 am with an English-speaking driver-guide for Horton Plains, World’s End, Baker’s Falls, tea country, a tea factory, and Seetha Amman Temple. The private trip costs $72 for up to three people, but park tickets and meals are extra.

“nice driver-guide, told us a lot of local information, and adjusted the agenda as we asked.”

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