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Rolling green tea plantations in the Sri Lankan hill country

6 days · 5 nights · Private tour

6-Day Sri Lanka Tour: Hill Country & Tea

Temples, tea estates and one of the world's most beautiful train rides.

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  • Duration6 days
  • Best timeDecember – April
  • PaceRelaxed · 2 nights in Kandy and Ella
  • Ideal forNature lovers, walkers and couples

Destinations

  1. Airport
  2. Kandy
  3. Nuwara Eliya
  4. Ella
Where you stayKandy · 2 nightsNuwara Eliya · 1 nightElla · 2 nights

Travel highlights

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Tea factory visit and tasting
  • The scenic train ride to Ella
  • A free day in Ella for walks and viewpoints

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Up to Kandy

    Pickup and drive up to Kandy, the old hill capital. An evening walk around Kandy Lake and an optional Kandyan dance show.

    ≈ 3 hrsKandy

  2. Day 2

    Kandy at leisure

    Morning at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya. Free afternoon, then the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic during the evening ceremony.

    Around KandyKandy

  3. Day 3

    Into tea country

    A winding mountain drive past waterfalls. Visit a tea factory, then Gregory Lake and the colonial streets of Nuwara Eliya.

    ≈ 2.5–3 hrsNuwara Eliya

  4. Day 4

    Scenic train to Ella

    Ride the train from Nanu Oya to Ella through tea estates and valleys. Your driver takes your luggage by road and meets you in Ella.

    Train ≈ 3 hrsElla

  5. Day 5

    A free day in Ella

    Optional sunrise walk up Little Adam's Peak, the Nine Arches Bridge, or a cooking class — or simply enjoy the views.

    No long drivesElla

  6. Day 6

    Ravana Falls and onward

    Stop at Ravana Falls, then continue to Yala for a safari, down to the south coast beaches, or back towards Colombo.

    Depends on your next stop

Included

  • Private vehicle for your group only
  • Your own driver for the whole tour
  • Pickup and drop-off at the airport or your hotel
  • Help planning and adjusting the route

Not included

  • Hotels and your meals
  • Entrance tickets
  • Safari jeeps and boat trips
  • Train tickets
  • Licensed tourist guides at sites
  • Personal expenses and tips

Confirmed in your quote: fuel, highway tolls and parking, driver's accommodation and meals. Every tour is private and flexible — we can shorten, extend or change any day and start from the airport, Colombo, Galle or your hotel.

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