2-day Nuwara Eliya tour from Badulla: Train journey included

Tea gardens, a sacred temple, and a mountain railway in two days

A 2-day tour from Badulla to Nuwara Eliya with an overnight hotel stay, covering the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, an Ayurvedic herbal garden, a wood carving factory, tea plantations, Gregory Lake, and a train journey from Badulla to Kandy with views of waterfalls and mountain scenery. The itinerary includes an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, dinner, and all transport by air-conditioned vehicle and train.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Visit attractions by car

• Visit Ayurvedic herbal garden
• Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Visit wood carving factory
• See Ramboda Falls waterfall
• Tour tea factory and taste tea
• Walk around Gregory Lake

Day 2: Train journey from Badulla to Kandy

• Start train journey from Badulla station
• Enjoy scenic views on train
• Arrive at Kandy railway station
• Travel to final destination

The experience

The tour starts with a drive through Sri Lanka's interior, stopping first at an Ayurvedic herbal garden where you can see medicinal plants and receive a complimentary head massage. From there you visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, one of Buddhism's most important pilgrimage sites, which houses a relic of the Buddha's tooth inside the former royal palace complex. The route then takes you to one of Sri Lanka's largest wood carving factories, where artisans craft pieces entirely by hand, and to Ramboda Falls, a waterfall set in the highlands.

The second half of day one focuses on Nuwara Eliya, the colonial-era hill station known locally as "Little England." You walk through a working tea factory to see how Sri Lankan tea is processed and get to taste it fresh, then stroll around Gregory Lake in its scenic setting. You spend the night in a 3-star hotel with dinner included. On day two, the train departs Badulla railway station at 8:30 a.m., traveling for about six and a half hours to Kandy. The route passes through tea gardens, tunnels, and mountain terrain, with views of waterfalls and the surrounding highlands. After arriving at Kandy railway station around 3 p.m., you return to your hotel.

What’s included

• An English-speaking guide for the full two days.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport on day one.
• train tickets from Badulla to Kandy on day two.
• one night in a 3-star hotel with dinner.
• bottled water, coffee and tea throughout.
• and hotel pickup at the start.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Suduhansa Tours

Is this one for you?Two days is long enough to move beyond the usual day-trip stops and ride the mountain railway, but short enough to fit into a longer Sri Lanka itinerary without breaking your rhythm elsewhere. The overnight hotel stay means you see Nuwara Eliya and the train route without rushing either one.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and why is it on this tour?

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is a Buddhist temple inside the royal palace complex that houses a relic of the Buddha's tooth, making it one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Buddhism. The tour visits it on both day one and day two so you see it from different approaches.

How long is the train journey from Badulla to Kandy?

The train departs Badulla at 8:30 a.m. and arrives in Kandy around 3 p.m., taking roughly six and a half hours. The route passes through tea gardens, tunnels, waterfalls and mountain scenery throughout the journey.

What happens at the tea factory in Nuwara Eliya?

At the tea factory you walk through the production hall to see how Sri Lankan tea is made from leaf to cup, and you get to taste freshly prepared tea as part of the experience.

Is hotel accommodation included, and where do I stay?

Yes, one night in a 3-star hotel is included in the tour price, along with dinner. Breakfast and the return journey to your hotel after the train arrives in Kandy are also part of the itinerary.

What's included in the tour cost?

The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle and all transport by train; hotel accommodation for one night; dinner; train tickets; bottled water; coffee and tea; and an English-speaking guide throughout. Hotel pickup is also included.