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Hill Country Tea Trail

7 Days 2–10 Pax Hill Country 5.0 (112 reviews)
Scenic
USD 820 / person
Hill Country Tea Trail
Hill Country Tea Trail
Hill Country Tea Trail
Hill Country Tea Trail
Hill Country Tea Trail

Tour Overview

Sri Lanka's central highlands are a world of misty mountains, cascading waterfalls, emerald tea estates and charming colonial hill stations. This 7-day journey takes you from the cultural capital Kandy — home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic — through the rolling tea country of Nuwara Eliya to the breathtaking scenery of Ella. Ride the legendary Kandy-to-Ella train, one of the world's most scenic rail journeys, and photograph the iconic Nine Arch Bridge. Visit working tea factories, hike to Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak, and experience the cool mountain air of Sri Lanka's most picturesque region.

Tour Highlights

Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
Scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella
Iconic Nine Arch Bridge photography
Tea factory tour and tasting in Nuwara Eliya
Hike to Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak
Horton Plains and World's End viewpoint
Ramboda and Ravana waterfalls

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Airport pickup and transfer to Kandy. Evening cultural dance show.

Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.

Scenic drive through tea estates. Tea factory tour and tasting. Explore "Little England".

Early morning hike to World's End and Baker's Falls in Horton Plains National Park.

Legendary scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella. Afternoon at leisure.

Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak hike, Ravana Falls and Ella Rock.

Transfer to Colombo airport via southern expressway.

What's Included

Included
  • Airport transfers
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Scenic train tickets (Kandy–Ella)
  • Tea factory tour
  • Horton Plains entrance and guide
  • Cultural dance show in Kandy
Not Included
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Tips

Attractions & Activities

At Ella  ·  4 attractions

Nine Arch Bridge
Nine Arch Bridge

Marvel at the iconic colonial-era viaduct built entirely of stone and brick without steel,...

Little Adam's Peak Hike
Little Adam's Peak Hike

Trek the easy 3 km trail through tea estates to the summit of Little Adam's Peak for sweep...

Ravana Falls
Ravana Falls

Visit one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, cascading 25 metres down a rocky cliff fa...

Scenic Train Ride
Scenic Train Ride

Board the famous hill country train from Ella to Kandy — widely regarded as one of the mos...

USD 820
per person
Duration 7 Days
Group Size 2–10 Pax
Location Hill Country
Category cultural
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