Lake Gregory Tours and Activities

The road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is full of turns, deceptively long and passes some of the largest tea plantations in the world. Truth be told, driving anywhere in the hill country of Sri Lanka is an exercise in patience given that even short distances can take hours due to slow moving traffic, poor weather or less than desirable roads. Better then to sit back and enjoy the ride while stopping for the occasional picture. (as we did for this cloudy sunset)
The road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is full of turns, deceptively long and passes some of the largest tea plantations in the world. Truth be told, driving anywhere in the hill country of Sri Lanka is an exercise in patience given that even short distances can take hours due to slow moving traffic, poor weather or less than desirable roads. Better then to sit back and enjoy the ride while stopping for the occasional picture. (as we did for this cloudy sunset)
TukTuk public transportation in SriLanka parked near Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya.
A beautiful train journey through the rolling hills of Sri Lanka's enormous tea plantations. I took this train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella which took about 3 hours, and less than 300 rupees- third class is worth the mild discomfort for the people you meet. And Ella is definitely worth a trip- stunning views and hikes up to Ella Rock and Little Adams Peak.
Tamil tea picker, up the hill of nuraya eliya sri lanka you will find an acre and acre of lush green tea plantation, and this women pick the tip of the tea leave everyday for an amount of 1 dollar per day.

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Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
Borella
Price was CA $2,610, price is now CA $2,100 per person
CA $2,100
per person
Apr 13 - Apr 18
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Colombo (CMB)
7.8/10 Good! (10 reviews)
Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
Wellawatte
Price was CA $2,698, price is now CA $2,191 per person
CA $2,191
per person
Apr 13 - Apr 18
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Colombo (CMB)
7.4/10 Good! (149 reviews)
spasious and comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2022

Mirage Colombo Hotel

Mirage Colombo Hotel

4 out of 5
Wellawatte
Price was CA $2,546, price is now CA $2,140 per person
CA $2,140
per person
Apr 13 - Apr 18
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Colombo (CMB)
7.6/10 Good! (53 reviews)
Spacious clean rooms with sea view

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Tours & day trips

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NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car

NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $76 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Explore Nuwara Eliya - Waterfall & Tea Factory Tour

Explore Nuwara Eliya - Waterfall & Tea Factory Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $57 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car

NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $76 per traveller*
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Wildlife & nature

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Yala Safari Tour from Nuwara Eliya

Yala Safari Tour from Nuwara Eliya

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $340 per adult*
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Water activities

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Nuwara Eliya Highlights: Waterfall, Tea & Picturesque Train Ride

Nuwara Eliya Highlights: Waterfall, Tea & Picturesque Train Ride

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $181 per adult
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Popular places to visit

The gorgeous old school bar at the Nuwara Eliya golf course.

Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Nuwara Eliya at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
The women who pick tea leaves pick about 18kg of leaves each day.

Pedro Tea Factory

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Pedro Tea Factory during your stay in Nuwara Eliya. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Pedro Tea Factory
Devon fall near Thalawakelle in #green Central highlands of Sri Lanka. Waterfall can be seen at a distance on Hatton- Nuwaraeliya main road right opposite the Mlesna Tea Center. ........However, one can also reach the top of the falls through Dimbula - Nawalapitiya road after about travelling 700m down the road..... Dimbula - Nawalapitiya road remains the route with most number of waterfalls in Sri Lanka

Devon Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Devon Falls during your travels in Kotagala. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Devon Falls

Galway Forest Reserve

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Galway Forest Reserve during your travels in Nuwara Eliya. Wander the gardens and lakeside in the area.

Galway Forest Reserve

Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya

Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya is just one of the places to see in Nuwara Eliya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya

Victoria Park

Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Park, a lovely green space in Nuwara Eliya. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Victoria Park

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Gregory

Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
Grand Hotel Rd Nuwara Eliya
Grand Hotel
Serenus Boutique Villa

Serenus Boutique Villa

3.5 out of 5
1/3, Gamunupura, Magastota Nuwara Eliya
Serenus Boutique Villa
Galway Heights Hotel

Galway Heights Hotel

4 out of 5
Upper Lake Rd Nuwara Eliya CP
Galway Heights Hotel
Hotel Grand Turf

Hotel Grand Turf

3.5 out of 5
62 Upper Lake Rd Nuwara Eliya CP
Hotel Grand Turf
Terrabella Nuwara Eliya

Terrabella Nuwara Eliya

3 out of 5
65/65H, Lady Horton Road, Bonavista Nuwara Eliya CP
Terrabella Nuwara Eliya
Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya

Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya

5 out of 5
1 Glen Fall Road Nuwara Eliya Central Province
Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya
Carnation Rest

Carnation Rest

3 out of 5
1, Unique View Road Nuwara Eliya
Carnation Rest
The Tea Garden

The Tea Garden

3 out of 5
111/12, Badulla Road Nuwara Eliya
The Tea Garden
The Golden Ridge Hotel

The Golden Ridge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No. 395 , Bambarakelle Nuwara Eliya Central Province
The Golden Ridge Hotel
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