Tea Country & Highlands
Trip Overview
A serene, slower-paced journey through Sri Lanka's most beautiful landscapes. The Tea Country & Highlands experience focuses on Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Ella — the cool, misty heart of the island. The iconic blue train ride through endless emerald tea estates is the centrepiece of this naturalist itinerary, perfect for those seeking peace, beauty, and authentic local life.
Trip Highlights
Kandy — Temple of the Tooth Relic and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Blue train journey — one of the world's great rail journeys through tea country
Nuwara Eliya — Ceylon tea estate factory tour and tasting
Ella — Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, Ella village cafes
Horton Plains National Park (optional) — World's End cliff and cloud forest
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Kandy
Day 2: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by Blue Train
Day 3: Tea Estate & Nuwara Eliya
Day 4: Ella
Day 5: Ella Hike & Departure
Day 6: Departure
What’s Included
Inclusions
B&B accommodation, private AC transport, driver-guide
Airport transfers, welcome refreshments, daily water bottle
Exclusions
Entrance tickets (~$55–70), meals, flights, visa
Trip Details
Duration:
5 Days / 4 Nights
Departure :
Year-round departures
Group Size:
Private — 1 to 12 travellers
Price:
$790
Inclusions:
B&B, private transport, driver-guide, airport transfers
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