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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 343 reviews

Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk Local Experience Guide

Discover Kandy’s sacred temples, royal history, breathtaking viewpoints, and lush tea plantations on a guided journey through Sri Lanka’s cultural capital.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews

Learn traditional Sri Lankan cooking

Cook a traditional Sri Lankan meal in an old British Bungalow.

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Spice garden tour with cooking class

Explore our 2.5-acre family spice garden in Ella with a guided tour of Sri Lanka’s spices and medicinal plants. Then enjoy a hands-on cooking class. Finally enjoy rice & curries.

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Craft tea from leaf to cup with an artisan

Learn traditional processing techniques and indulge in a tasting of 10 rare tea varieties guided by a family-trained Sri Lankan tea maker.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Kandy Cooking Class with Janaka - Pick up & drop

Learn to make simple yet delicious Sri Lankan meal with Janaka and Nilu. Our goal is to getting you to cook Sri Lankan food. We will cook to your liking, your spicy tolerance level, your preference.

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Nuwara Eliya : Tea Plucking Tasting Waterfall Tour

Visit hidden viewpoints, sip teas in historic factories, and see Ramboda Falls with a local tuk-tuk guide who knows the quietest paths.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviews

Ella One Day Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Mini van

Little Adam’s peak, Nine Arches bridge, Demodara Loop, Tea Plantation/Factory, water falls

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Magical Kandy: Sacred Mornings or Evenings, By Tuk

Experience the enchanting city of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the perfect light! Choose between the fresh, serene energy of a morning tour or , mystical atmosphere of an evening adventure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Morning/Evening kandy explorer tour by tuk tuk

As per the time you have, lets visit iconic temples, view ponts and industrial visits with a sip of fresh Ceylon tea.. end the day with rhythms of cultural dance show

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Kandy : City tour with Tuk-Tuk ride to Pinnawala

Glide by tuk tuk with a local route planner to quiet stupas, the Temple of the Tooth, hilltop Buddha views and hidden craft, tea and gem workshops.

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Kandy to Nanuoya Take Train to ella with Tickets

Join a central highlands specialist for tea garden insights, Ramboda waterfall views and train tickets included with seat ( Not Reservations tickets) on Sri Lanka’s celebrated hill country railway.

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Journey by rail to Lipton’s Seat with a guide

Ride the scenic train from Ella, explore Dambethenna Tea Factory and Lipton’s Seat, stroll through tea plantations, and enjoy an all-inclusive hill-country experience.

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Catch sunrise at Lipton's Seat

Join a local guide for a sunrise at Lipton’s Seat, enjoy stunning tea estate views, walk across Nine Arch Bridge, and visit peaceful Mahamevnawa Monastery.

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Ride a tuk-tuk through tea country

Explore Sri Lanka's countryside by tuk-tuk. Tour a local tea factory with tasting, view Ramboda Falls, visit a historic colonial post office, and walk through a peaceful sacred Buddhist stupa.

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Kandy Tuk-Tuk Tour with Driver Lal - Top Sights

Full Day Kandy Tour with Lal! Temple of Tooth, Big Buddha, View Point, Lake, Gem Museum, Dance Show, Tea Factory. Pickup & drop from hotel. 8 hours tuk tuk tour. Local guide.

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Discover Sacred Kandy with a Local Host

Explore Kandy with a Kandy-born host: Temple of the Tooth, Big Buddha, tea, gems, royal gardens, 17+ dish Sri Lankan lunch and Kandyan dance. If time allows, request an extra stop or viewpoint.

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Stir Sri Lankan curries with a home cook

Handle fragrant spices, simmer traditional dishes and sit down to your own Sri Lankan spread, with local tea and fresh fruits served against mountain views.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya & [Nanu Oya to Ella] by Train

Drive by (Car) from "Kandy to Nuwara Eliya" Passing Through Lush Tea-Covered Hills and Cascading Waterfalls Conclude your day with the Famous Train Journey From the Picturesque " Nanu Oya to Ella."

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Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking & Spice Garden Tour

Walk through our private spice garden, discover the aromas of Sri Lankan spices, then meet our chef. Cook authentic dishes with garden-fresh ingredients and enjoy your meal together.

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Handcraft Your own Ceylon tea at Greenwood Estate

Discover Ceylon tea with a local tea maker at Greenwood Estate. Pick fresh leaves, make your own handmade tea, learn traditional techniques, and enjoy a freshly brewed cup in a peaceful estate