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Home/Destinations/Nuwara Eliya/Nuwara Eliya day trips
Day trips · Nuwara Eliya itinerary

Nuwara Eliya Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Nuwara Eliya is a base for the hill country. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Train
  2. 2City
  3. 3Tea
  4. 4Beyond

The scenic train

The famous hill ride to Ella.

The town

Colonial Little England.

A tea plantation

The emerald tea estates.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nuwara Eliya — prices per person.

Nuwara Eliya day trips — FAQ

What day trips are there from Nuwara Eliya?
Horton Plains, the Ella train and hill-country villages.
Which train stretch is best?
The Nanu Oya to Ella section is world-famous.
Why is it called Little England?
For its cool climate and colonial architecture.

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Tea PlantationsHorton PlainsWaterfallsScenic TrainCity Tour
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From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour
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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country
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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country
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