Destination introduction
Kandy
Enjoy sightseeing in the royal city of Kandy, the ‘capital of the Sri Lankan Kings’ and you take in Kandy town and market before visiting the renowned Temple of the Tooth and enjoying an evening performance of traditional Kandyan dancing.
Nuwara Eliya
Nestled in a mountain valley some 6,000 feet above sea level, Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s most famous hill station and is dotted with lush tea plantations.
Yala
Located on Sri Lanka's southernmost tip, Yala is the island's largest National Park where you might see wild elephant, spotted deer, jackal, sloth bear - and, if you're lucky, the elusive leopard.
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Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Yala highlights
• Kandy's historic Temple of the Tooth is a must see as it houses the Buddhist’s most important relic.
• Just 6km from Kandy are Sri Lanka’s largest botanical gardens with an entrancing spice garden and Orchid House.
• Visit Sri Lanka’s biggest national park, Yala National Park and spot leopards, elephants, deer, monkeys and crocodiles.
• Take a guided tour of the Labookellie tea factory renowned for its great quality tea and buy a box to take home.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Yala honeymoons
Book your dream honeymoon in one of these three stunning destinations. Whether you choose to immerse yourselves in Kandyan culture, tour fragrant tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya or spot breathtaking wildlife in Yala, look out for our 'Honeymoon' labels to see our favourite honeymoon resorts in this area.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Yala multi-centre holidays
You can combine Kandy, Nuwara Eliya or Yala with one of Sri Lanka’s sumptuous beaches or exciting cities or explore further and combine it with Dubai, India or the idyllic Maldives. Simply:
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Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Yala facts
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Sports
Tee off at nearby Victoria Golf & Country Resort. Or work up a sweat at your hotel, with tennis and squash at Earl’s Regency, table tennis and boating at Chaaya Citadel and tennis at Mahaweli Reach.
Shopping
Kandy is well-known for its handicrafts, which make fantastic souvenirs of your time there. In central Kandy, barter for silver, antique jewellery, brass, wood carvings, gemstones and batiks.
Excursions
Mahaweli Reach can arrange excursions to landmarks including Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Lankathilaka Rajamaha Temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Labookellie Tea Centre and the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
From Chaaya Citadel you can trek in the Knuckles Mountains, walk ancient trails to temples and learn the art of Kandyan dancing.
Yala Village can arrange safaris and bird watching in Yala National Park, a trip to Situlpahuwa Monastic Settlement, an overnight safari in Bundala, a night safari in Yala Buffer Zone and leopard and bear trails.
Ceylon Tea Trails
Get stuck into mountain-biking and hiking, bird-watching, kayaking and white-water rafting. Climb Adam’s Peak and visit Kandy, Uda Walawe National Park and Horton Plains.
Heritance Tea Factory
Embark on a trek and go bird-watching and tea-plucking. You can also visit landmarks including St Clair's Falls, Mahakudugala Peak and Sita Eliya Temple.