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Nuwara Eliya

Guided tours in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Plan a trip to Nuwara Eliya

Nearest airport
Mattala Rajapaksa (HRI), 56 mi
Main hub
Colombo (CMB), 61 mi
Time zone
Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30)

Guided tours in Nuwara Eliya

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Insight Vacations

Wonders of Sri Lanka - Classic Group

Sri Lanka

4.7 (18 reviews)

From $3,578

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Trafalgar

Wonders of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

From $3,776

per person

Next departure Jan 9, 2027

Trafalgar

Best of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

4.5 (8 reviews)

From $2,925

per person

Next departure Jan 15, 2027

Cheapest months for Nuwara Eliya

August 2027 is the lowest, from $2,925 per personBest of Sri Lanka

  1. Nov 2026$3,578
  2. Dec 2026no current price
  3. Jan 2027$2,950
  4. Feb 2027$2,950
  5. Mar 2027$2,950
  6. Apr 2027$2,950
  7. May 2027no current price
  8. Jun 2027no current price
  9. Jul 2027no current price
  10. Aug 2027$2,925
  11. Sep 2027$2,925
  12. Oct 2027$2,925

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

When to go to Nuwara Eliya

Warmest in April, with an average high of 73°F. Coolest in February, with an average low of 50°F. Most rain in October, about 10.3 inches.Averages around Nuwara Eliya

Average high and low

  1. Jan68°51° high 68, low 51 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb70°50° high 70, low 50 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar72°51° high 72, low 51 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr73°53° high 73, low 53 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May71°56° high 71, low 56 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun66°57° high 66, low 57 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul66°56° high 66, low 56 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug66°56° high 66, low 56 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep67°55° high 67, low 55 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct68°55° high 68, low 55 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov68°54° high 68, low 54 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec67°53° high 67, low 53 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan3.6in inches of rain
  2. Feb3.2in inches of rain
  3. Mar2.6in inches of rain
  4. Apr5.2in inches of rain
  5. May8.6in inches of rain
  6. Jun7.1in inches of rain
  7. Jul5.5in inches of rain
  8. Aug6.0in inches of rain
  9. Sep5.7in inches of rain
  10. Oct10.3in inches of rain
  11. Nov9.0in inches of rain
  12. Dec8.6in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Nuwara Eliya, 1991-2020 averages

Sample itineraries in Nuwara Eliya

2 days in Nuwara Eliya on a Trafalgar tour

Best of Sri Lanka, 11 days

  1. Day 6 Tea Country Hills

    Scenic Train Ride · Tea Estate and Factory · Nuwara Eliya City Tour

    Stay: Galway Heights · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 7 Onward to Tissamaharama

    Visit Local Farm and Try Your Hands at Making Buffalo Curd

    Stay: Ekho Safari · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

2 days in Nuwara Eliya on an Insight Vacations tour

Wonders of Sri Lanka - Classic Group, 13 days

  1. Day 8 All Aboard the Train to Nuwara Eliya

    Scenic Train Journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya · Nuwara Eliya City Tour · High Tea in Nuwara Eliya

    Stay: Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  2. Day 9 Through the Lowlands to Yala National Park

    Ella Gap Viewpoint

    Stay: Jetwing Yala · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Questions about Nuwara Eliya

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Nuwara Eliya?

August 2027 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Nuwara Eliya, from $2,925 per person, twin share.

How warm is Nuwara Eliya in July?

In July the average high around Nuwara Eliya is 66°F and the average low is 56°F, with about 5.5 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Nuwara Eliya in January?

In January the average high around Nuwara Eliya is 68°F and the average low is 51°F, with about 3.6 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Nuwara Eliya?

October, with about 10.3 inches around Nuwara Eliya. The driest month is March, with about 2.6 inches.

What is the nearest airport to Nuwara Eliya?

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) in Mattala, about 56 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), about 61 miles away.

What time zone is Nuwara Eliya in?

At Nuwara Eliya the time is Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30).

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