See highland tea plantations and lovely villages with our handpicked sightseeing tours in Nuwara Eliya — a vetted shortlist of the best ways to explore.

Sightseeing Tours in Nuwara Eliya: Our Top Picks for the Highlands

Sightseeing Tours in Nuwara Eliya

09:00 am - Start your tuk-tuk ride in the town of Nuwara Eliya which is also called as Little England as it enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. You will be taken to visit a take tea plantation and a tea factory which nestled in the hills to sample some of Ceylon’s finest. This will give you an opportunity to know how the tea workers’ life and share their knowledge of tea plucking & and tea production. You will also see Ramboda Falls, feel free to take a dip if the weather permits. 

12.30 pm - Return to your hotel 

Today you will ride on a tuk-tuk, visit waterfall, tea plantation and a tea factory

Nuwara Eliya - Mackwoods Tea Factory - Ramboda Falls - Nuwara Eliya

Take advantage of the clear skies and good weather in the morning to explore Nuwara Eliya's must-sees. You will be stopping by a tea factory, tea plantation and Ramboda falls where you will see two-tiered waterfalls. Feel free to ask the driver to stop for some unnamed waterfalls that you'd see along the way. 

Tuk-tuk ride through Nuwara Eliya's tea plantations.

Learn about tea production and sample Ceylon's finest.

Swim in Ramboda Falls, weather permitting.

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Sightseeing Tours

See Nuwara Eliya's must-sees by tuk-tuk while morning skies are still clear. Visit a tea factory, tea plantation and Ramboda Falls, plus roadside waterfalls.

Half-Day Nuwara Eliya's Must-Sees by Tuk-Tuk

Half-Day Nuwara Eliya's Must-Sees by Tuk-tuk 

Indulge in Nuwara Eliya's charm on a tuk-tuk ride with Gayan - experience hidden waterfalls, tea plantation & factory in style!

A great hike through Horton’s Plains (approx 7.5km full circuit), with stops at Chimney Pool, Bakers Falls, Greater World’s End and Mini World’s End. Our guide Gayan was great, met us with breakfast for our journey from hotel to national park! A great morning adventure!

6H Sunrise Hike to World's End Cliff | Horton Plains 

A great hike through Horton’s Plains (approx 7.5km full circuit), with stops at Chimney Pool, Bakers Falls, Greater World’s End and Mini World’s End.  Our guide Gayan was great, met us with breakfast for our journey from hotel to national park!  A great morning adventure!

2 days sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya and transport to bus station. I found Gayan through earlier TripAdvisor reviews and he did not disappoint. He responded quickly on WhatsApp and was punctual, something of a rarity in Sri Lanka, and good humoured as well as knowledgeable about the area, where to go and what we could do with time we had there.

One thing that really struck me was that while this is his income he wasn't over focussed on the money but on us experiencing the wonderful city and area that Nuwara Eliya is. We went to Damro tea factory - great and Ramboda Falls - again loved it and a strawberry farm. Couldn't ask for better and have already recommended Gayan to others.

2 days sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya and transport to bus station. I found Gayan through earlier TripAdvisor reviews and he did not disappoint. He responded quickly on WhatsApp and was punctual, something of a rarity in Sri Lanka, and good humoured as well as knowledgeable about the area, where to go and what we could do with time we had there.

One thing that really struck me was that while this is his income he wasn't over focussed on the money but on us experiencing the wonderful city and area that Nuwara Eliya is. We went to Damro tea factory - great and Ramboda Falls - again loved it and a strawberry farm. Couldn't ask for better and have already recommended Gayan to others.

We had a trip to Horton plains with a driver from this company.
 I recommend him, since he drove safe (avoiding risky situations) and fast enough at te same time (so we didn't have to spend half a day in the car).
 He also managed well with a hard terrain.

We had a trip to Horton plains with a driver from this company.
I recommend him, since he drove safe (avoiding risky situations) and fast enough at te same time (so we didn't have to spend half a day in the car).
He also managed well with a hard terrain.

I had an excellent tour around Nuwara Eliya with Gayan, he has great local knowledge and took me to some lovely spots and local tea plantations making sure I had lots of photos. I wouldn't have seen half as much if it wasn't for him and would definitely recommend him as a guide. Thanks Gayan!

I had an excellent tour around Nuwara Eliya with Gayan, he has great local knowledge and took me to some lovely spots and local tea plantations making sure I had lots of photos. I wouldn't have seen half as much if it wasn't for him and would definitely recommend him as a guide. Thanks Gayan!


I had an incredible experience with Gayan as a driver and as a guide. I am an anxious traveler, but that was all put aside from the moment he collected me from the railway station. The following day he took me on the most beautiful and interesting Tuk Tuk tour over the city. Taking photos of me, sharing insights into the town and with the friendliest &amp; safest service. He showed me many waterfalls and the top tea plantations - though he’s done the tour before with many tourist, he was as enthusiastic about showing me everything as a new guide. Was a great experience, very grateful to have had this company take care of me during my stay. Don’t think it would’ve been the same without Gayan. Highly recommend a tour or for any transport needs at a great price.

I had an incredible experience with Gayan as a driver and as a guide. I am an anxious traveler, but that was all put aside from the moment he collected me from the railway station. The following day he took me on the most beautiful and interesting Tuk Tuk tour over the city. Taking photos of me, sharing insights into the town and with the friendliest &amp; safest service. He showed me many waterfalls and the top tea plantations - though he’s done the tour before with many tourist, he was as enthusiastic about showing me everything as a new guide. Was a great experience, very grateful to have had this company take care of me during my stay. Don’t think it would’ve been the same without Gayan. Highly recommend a tour or for any transport needs at a great price.


It was a very pleasant ride throw a lot of theeplantages,waterfalls and a theefactory.
 Despite the bad weather we had a good time!!!

It was a very pleasant ride throw a lot of theeplantages,waterfalls and a theefactory.
Despite the bad weather we had a good time!!!

We did a tour from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with Gayan. He came and picked us up with his convenient bus and showed us all amazing places, waterfalles, tea plantages and many amazing views. After our tour he took us to Adams Peak, where we did the trial next morning. Very kind man, who does everything to make you feel comfortable. Highly recommended for short tours but also for long travels through Sri Lanka.

We did a tour from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with Gayan. He came and picked us up with his convenient bus and showed us all amazing places, waterfalles, tea plantages and many amazing views. After our tour he took us to Adams Peak, where we did the trial next morning. Very kind man, who does everything to make you feel comfortable. Highly recommended for short tours but also for long travels through Sri Lanka.


We had contact with d&amp;d tours via WhatsApp. He responded really quickly with all the info we needed. We planned the tour to Horton Plains with him for the next morning. The ride was good with stops to take pictures and good information. He arranged everything at Horton Plains what made the entrance and walk perfect. Afterwords he dropped us of at a place to eat in Nuwara Eliya so we could eat a nice lunch. Nothing is too much for him. He takes his time, will talk about everything and makes it a perfect day. Pleas get in touch with him for a tour, daytrips or longer arranged tours.

We had contact with d&amp;d tours via WhatsApp. He responded really quickly with all the info we needed. We planned the tour to Horton Plains with him for the next morning. The ride was good with stops to take pictures and good information. He arranged everything at Horton Plains what made the entrance and walk perfect. Afterwords he dropped us of at a place to eat in Nuwara Eliya so we could eat a nice lunch. Nothing is too much for him. He takes his time, will talk about everything and makes it a perfect day. Pleas get in touch with him for a tour, daytrips or longer arranged tours.

Today we visited Horton Plains, some waterfalls en tea factories. Two days ago we contacted using mail and WhatsApp and got very quick responses, yesterday he picked us up at the train station for free. Today we had a great time seeing multiple places around Nuwara Eliya.
 So really recommended if you want to see Nuwara Eliya and surroundings or you just need a pickup!

Today we visited Horton Plains, some waterfalls en tea factories. Two days ago we contacted using mail and WhatsApp and got very quick responses, yesterday he picked us up at the train station for free. Today we had a great time seeing multiple places around Nuwara Eliya.
So really recommended if you want to see Nuwara Eliya and surroundings or you just need a pickup!

D&amp;D Tours came highly recommended by our friends. It was easy communicating with Gayan prior to the trip, he was very helpful with suggestions and helped us secured train tickets from Nuwaraya eliya to Ella.

Our driver was Sarath (SK) who was friendly, reliable and flexible with our requests. He drove us around for 5 days where we visited Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwaraya eliya, Ella and Galle. Some of the highlights include Udawala safari tour, tea plantation @ Nuwaraya Eliya, Moonplains, Dambulla cave temple and Galle Dutch fort. SK helped us arranged the tours, through him we were able to meet many nice locals.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, we’ll definitely visit again.

D&amp;D Tours came highly recommended by our friends. It was easy communicating with Gayan prior to the trip, he was very helpful with suggestions and helped us secured train tickets from Nuwaraya eliya to Ella.

Our driver was Sarath (SK) who was friendly, reliable and flexible with our requests. He drove us around for 5 days where we visited Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwaraya eliya, Ella and Galle. Some of the highlights include Udawala safari tour, tea plantation @ Nuwaraya Eliya, Moonplains, Dambulla cave temple and Galle Dutch fort. SK helped us arranged the tours, through him we were able to meet many nice locals.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, we’ll definitely visit again.

1. time with service from this company was March 2016 - with Sampath Rathnayaka as guide and driver. Now this year he made for us most of the arrangements for coming around to the east coast and south, with hotel bookings, getting train tickets for us, recommended restaurants + reservations and div. shopping stops.
 The start was Colombo to Pasikudah ,7 hours trip. Pick up one week later for Nuwara Eliya by the owner himself. From N.E. Sampath arranged tickets and even seats!! for our train trip to Ella!! Sampath followed the train to Ella by car with our luggage!. In Ella he followed us as guide to Adams P. - the tea factory, the Arch bridge and introduced 2 restaurants, everything perfect. 2 days Ella, than nonstop by car to Yala and goodby. ;)
 Even here he cut arrange pick up with a safari car ( a friend of him) with 25 % off. - instead to give it to the hotel ( for one phone call)! We like Sampath very much and once again we have been very happy with his company. He is a safe driver, he has very good knowledge about all turist routes and places.
 It's easy to fix contact with Sampath Rathnayaka, even before going to Sri Lanka. It's best by WhatsApp or Messenger or FB.
 We wish to give a highly recommendation to "D&amp;D Services" and the fair prices they will give you! They all are honest, friendly and on time every day!

1. time with service from this company was March 2016 - with Sampath Rathnayaka as guide and driver. Now this year he made for us most of the arrangements for coming around to the east coast and south, with hotel bookings, getting train tickets for us, recommended restaurants + reservations and div. shopping stops.
The start was Colombo to Pasikudah ,7 hours trip. Pick up one week later for Nuwara Eliya by the owner himself. From N.E. Sampath arranged tickets and even seats!! for our train trip to Ella!! Sampath followed the train to Ella by car with our luggage!. In Ella he followed us as guide to Adams P. - the tea factory, the Arch bridge and introduced 2 restaurants, everything perfect. 2 days Ella, than nonstop by car to Yala and goodby. ;)
Even here he cut arrange pick up with a safari car ( a friend of him) with 25 % off. - instead to give it to the hotel ( for one phone call)! We like Sampath very much and once again we have been very happy with his company. He is a safe driver, he has very good knowledge about all turist routes and places.
It's easy to fix contact with Sampath Rathnayaka, even before going to Sri Lanka. It's best by WhatsApp or Messenger or FB.
We wish to give a highly recommendation to "D&amp;D Services" and the fair prices they will give you! They all are honest, friendly and on time every day!

Gayan is friendly, drive safely and knowledgeable. He would like to introduce his hometown for you. He can help to organize your trip in Sri Lanka, not only in Nuwara Eliya. He's driving me to visiting a tea factory, waterfalls, and Horton Plains. Considerate of stopping for photos. Just tell him what you would like to visit and what you want. He will try the best to help you organize. He can provide tuk tuk or private van with a reasonable price. Also, he will introduce the good restaurant for you. Easily contact by Whatsapp. Highly recommend his service. Value of money!

Gayan is friendly, drive safely and knowledgeable. He would like to introduce his hometown for you. He can help to organize your trip in Sri Lanka, not only in Nuwara Eliya. He's driving me to visiting a tea factory, waterfalls, and Horton Plains. Considerate of stopping for photos. Just tell him what you would like to visit and what you want. He will try the best to help you organize. He can provide tuk tuk or private van with a reasonable price. Also, he will introduce the good restaurant for you. Easily contact by Whatsapp. Highly recommend his service. Value of money!

Gayan is friendly, drive safely and knowledgeable. He would like to introduce his hometown for you. He can help to organize your trip in Sri Lanka, not only in Nuwara Eliya. He's driving me to visiting a tea factory, waterfalls, and Horton Plains. Considerate of stopping for photos. Just tell him what you would like to visit and what you want. He will try the best to help you organize. He can provide tuk tuk or private van with a reasonable price. Also, he will introduce the good restaurant for you. Easily contact by Whatsapp. Highly recommend his service. Value of money!

Gayan is friendly, drive safely and knowledgeable. He would like to introduce his hometown for you. He can help to organize your trip in Sri Lanka, not only in Nuwara Eliya. He's driving me to visiting a tea factory, waterfalls, and Horton Plains. Considerate of stopping for photos. Just tell him what you would like to visit and what you want. He will try the best to help you organize. He can provide tuk tuk or private van with a reasonable price. Also, he will introduce the good restaurant for you. Easily contact by Whatsapp. Highly recommend his service. Value of money!


Our holiday was booked through a tour company, but there was a chunk in the middle where we wanted to do our own thing - a bit of train travel and some tours that we had organised ourselves. I found D&amp;D tours on Tripadvisor with great reviews and we were not disappointed.

Nil, Gayan's brother met us off the train at Nanuoya, it was all really easy and the vehicle was clean and huge - lots of space for two 6 footers like us. He dropped at us our hotel high above Nuwara Eliya, then arranged to pick us up at 5 am the next day. We were only in the area for one whole day so we were keen to fit as much in as we could.

We went to Horton Plains national park stopping on the way to see the sunrise. We arrived at the park and Nil told us everything we needed to know to gain access. We did a lovely walk through the park, featuring the amazing Worlds End with the best views in the world! We saw Elk, lizards, jungle fowl and flycatchers, it was wonderful. At 2000m it was the highest that I've ever been and the views were spectacular. It was quite busy but big enough to get away from people and not feel crowded. The viewing spot at Worlds End is always going to be busy though - selfie central :-(

We then visited a few beautiful waterfalls in the tea plantations, and did a factory tour at Oak Ray Tea Factory. We did a tea tasting and bought some black and green tea - I'm drinking some now, delicious. Then Nil took us back to the hotel for about 4pm. It was an AMAZING day and he was really knowledgable about the wildlife, the architecture, the history and culture of the area.

I would thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend D&amp;D tours. We had a brilliant day, we did exactly what WE wanted without pressure to do touristy things, and the service was amazing. Thank you.

Our holiday was booked through a tour company, but there was a chunk in the middle where we wanted to do our own thing - a bit of train travel and some tours that we had organised ourselves. I found D&amp;D tours on Tripadvisor with great reviews and we were not disappointed.

Nil, Gayan's brother met us off the train at Nanuoya, it was all really easy and the vehicle was clean and huge - lots of space for two 6 footers like us. He dropped at us our hotel high above Nuwara Eliya, then arranged to pick us up at 5 am the next day. We were only in the area for one whole day so we were keen to fit as much in as we could.

We went to Horton Plains national park stopping on the way to see the sunrise. We arrived at the park and Nil told us everything we needed to know to gain access. We did a lovely walk through the park, featuring the amazing Worlds End with the best views in the world! We saw Elk, lizards, jungle fowl and flycatchers, it was wonderful. At 2000m it was the highest that I've ever been and the views were spectacular. It was quite busy but big enough to get away from people and not feel crowded. The viewing spot at Worlds End is always going to be busy though - selfie central :-(

We then visited a few beautiful waterfalls in the tea plantations, and did a factory tour at Oak Ray Tea Factory. We did a tea tasting and bought some black and green tea - I'm drinking some now, delicious. Then Nil took us back to the hotel for about 4pm. It was an AMAZING day and he was really knowledgable about the wildlife, the architecture, the history and culture of the area.

I would thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend D&amp;D tours. We had a brilliant day, we did exactly what WE wanted without pressure to do touristy things, and the service was amazing. Thank you.

We came across D&amp;D Tours on Trip Advisor and arranged for them to take us on various drives/tours over the three days we were in Nuwara Eliya. This included a transfer from the train station to our hotel - Heritance Tea Factory (which was outside Nuwara Eliya), on a tour around Nuwara Eliya and local tea plantations and for the long drive from Nuwara Eliya to Weligama (7 hour drive).

Communication was great and very easy via WhatsApp and their prices were reasonable. Our driver was an incredibly safe and cautious driver so we felt comfortable even during the long drive. They were also very flexible and willing to change our booking and tour length at short notice. The driver was knowledgeable and very helpful, always offering to stop at different attractions etc.

We highly recommend D&amp;D Tours and thank them for the wonderful service, we will certainly pass their details on to our friends.

We came across D&amp;D Tours on Trip Advisor and arranged for them to take us on various drives/tours over the three days we were in Nuwara Eliya. This included a transfer from the train station to our hotel - Heritance Tea Factory (which was outside Nuwara Eliya), on a tour around Nuwara Eliya and local tea plantations and for the long drive from Nuwara Eliya to Weligama (7 hour drive).

Communication was great and very easy via WhatsApp and their prices were reasonable. Our driver was an incredibly safe and cautious driver so we felt comfortable even during the long drive. They were also very flexible and willing to change our booking and tour length at short notice. The driver was knowledgeable and very helpful, always offering to stop at different attractions etc.

We highly recommend D&amp;D Tours and thank them for the wonderful service, we will certainly pass their details on to our friends.

First rate experience, Gayan was friendly and easy to contact to arrange several days touring in the area, visiting a tea factory, waterfalls, and Horton Plains. He also drove us to Yala area, a beautiful journey via Ella. Considerate of stopping for photos, restbreaks, and cups of tea! We would recommend his service, he also offered us a free pickup from Nanuoya train station, which made our arrival from Colombo easier.

First rate experience, Gayan was friendly and easy to contact to arrange several days touring in the area, visiting a tea factory, waterfalls, and Horton Plains. He also drove us to Yala area, a beautiful journey via Ella. Considerate of stopping for photos, restbreaks, and cups of tea! We would recommend his service, he also offered us a free pickup from Nanuoya train station, which made our arrival from Colombo easier.


D&amp;D Tours has perfectly organized 2 tours in Nuwara Eliya for me, he picked me up from Colombo International Airport directly to Nuwara Eliya, then the next day at 5am sharp he took me to Horton Plains National Park to see the sunrise and to hike for 3 hours. He also arranged the Ramboda Waterfalls tour.

I received a perfect service, very punctual and great fun along the drives. I highly recommend D&amp;D Tours.

D&amp;D Tours has perfectly organized 2 tours in Nuwara Eliya for me, he picked me up from Colombo International Airport directly to Nuwara Eliya, then the next day at 5am sharp he took me to Horton Plains National Park to see the sunrise and to hike for 3 hours. He also arranged the Ramboda Waterfalls tour.

I received a perfect service, very punctual and great fun along the drives. I highly recommend D&amp;D Tours.

My husband and I booked two tuk tuk tours with D&amp;D Tours - one was a tea factory and waterfalls tour around Nuwara Eliya, and the other was a trip to Horton Plains National Park so that we could hike to World’s End. Both were fantastic!

From start to finish Dhanushka was professional and kind, and looked after us really well. We initially contacted him via WhatsApp (his number is on his website) and he was very quick to respond. He was a careful and safe driver, and encouraged us to take as much time as we liked each time we stopped. He was very knowledgeable about the area, and took us to two great tea factories - Damro and Blue Field (Blue Field was my favourite!). He also gave us lots of tips about other things we could see and do in the area, and even picked us up from the train station for free!

I’d definitely recommend D&amp;D tours to anyone visiting Nuwara Eliya.

My husband and I booked two tuk tuk tours with D&amp;D Tours - one was a tea factory and waterfalls tour around Nuwara Eliya, and the other was a trip to Horton Plains National Park so that we could hike to World’s End. Both were fantastic!

From start to finish Dhanushka was professional and kind, and looked after us really well. We initially contacted him via WhatsApp (his number is on his website) and he was very quick to respond. He was a careful and safe driver, and encouraged us to take as much time as we liked each time we stopped. He was very knowledgeable about the area, and took us to two great tea factories - Damro and Blue Field (Blue Field was my favourite!). He also gave us lots of tips about other things we could see and do in the area, and even picked us up from the train station for free!

I’d definitely recommend D&amp;D tours to anyone visiting Nuwara Eliya.

We had a amazing time , we felt very safe . We were introduced to Gayan by another driver named Harsha from Kandy to nuwerilya .
 Gayan was very patient , understanding and guided us with excellent service. We have already recommended him to our friends and family.

We had a amazing time , we felt very safe . We were introduced to Gayan by another driver named Harsha from Kandy to nuwerilya .
Gayan was very patient , understanding and guided us with excellent service. We have already recommended him to our friends and family.

Me and my friend had a great time in Nuwara Eliya! First we were at the tea factories, waterfalls and we did a tour to Nuwara Eliya. The next day we went to World end! Also the 3th day he was our taxi driver to a place at the sea. Thats was his idea. Very good! Thanks for your time and youre nice stories!

Me and my friend had a great time in Nuwara Eliya! First we were at the tea factories, waterfalls and we did a tour to Nuwara Eliya. The next day we went to World end! Also the 3th day he was our taxi driver to a place at the sea. Thats was his idea. Very good! Thanks for your time and youre nice stories!

Gayan is an experienced driver, he'll take care of your priorities and comfort with the utmost professionalism. Not to mention he is fun to travel with and he offers great insights not only about the places to visit but also about the culture, traditions and cuisines of the country.

D&D Tours 

Gayan is an experienced driver, he'll take care of your priorities and comfort with the utmost professionalism. Not to mention he is fun to travel with and he offers great insights not only about the places to visit but also about the culture, traditions and cuisines of the country. 

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