Clouds Over Ceylon
Inquire nowRecommended for Tea country, scenery
Hill Country Tours
Clouds Over Ceylon
6 nights & 7 days
Ayubowan — welcome to Sri Lanka. Chiford Travels shapes this route with private transport, licensed guiding, and stays chosen for comfort and location.
This 7-day hill country tours sample follows the Clouds Over Ceylon Route. Timings, hotels, and optional experiences are refined at enquiry stage to match your party and season.
Inquire nowSacred Kandy and tea-country mist
DAY 01 Arrival Negombo & rest
- Meet-and-assist at Bandaranaike International Airport and private transfer to Negombo.
- Overnight near the lagoon to rest before heading inland to Kandy.
DAY 02 Negombo >> Kandy
- Scenic drive to Kandy—the hill capital and Temple of the Tooth.
- Check in with time for an evening stroll around Kandy Lake.
DAY 03 Kandy
- Full day in Kandy—temple visits, botanical gardens, or a cultural dance show.
- Optional tea-factory or spice-garden stops matched to your interests.
DAY 04 Kandy >> Nuwara Eliya
- Climb into tea country—estates, viewpoints, and cool-climate Nuwara Eliya.
- Check in with time for Gregory Lake or a plantation walk.
DAY 05 Nuwara Eliya
- Full day in Nuwara Eliya—tea tastings, Horton Plains (optional), or estate walks.
- Relaxed highland pacing with fireside evenings at your hotel.
DAY 06 Nuwara Eliya >> Colombo
- Descend from the hills to Colombo—the capital’s galleries, markets, and waterfront.
- City overnight before your departure flight.
DAY 07 Colombo >> BIA
- Private transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport for your outbound flight.
- Departure assistance coordinated with your flight time.
Tour Highlights
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Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected hotels as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast/dinner at all hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
- English-speaking chauffeur guide service
- Train tickets for the scenic hill country journey
- All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for included sites (as specified in the itinerary)
- 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (BIA)
- Fuel, parking, highway tolls, and driver accommodation
- All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- International airfare (air tickets)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified in the itinerary)
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
- SIM cards, Wi-Fi devices, or personal communication costs
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any expenses arising due to flight delays, weather, or unforeseen circumstances
Payment policies
- Fifty percent on confirmation; balance due two weeks before arrival unless full settlement on confirmation is preferred.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer
Here is your Clouds Over Ceylon Route
Negombo arrival, Kandy’s temple city, extended time in Nuwara Eliya’s cool hills, then Colombo and airport departure—private transport and unhurried highland pacing throughout.
- BIA
- Negombo
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Colombo
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