Hill Country Train & Tea Trail
A cool-climate escape into the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country. Wind up from Kandy through emerald plantations to Nuwara Eliya, ride the celebrated blue train to Ella, and walk among waterfalls, tea factories and mountain viewpoints.
- The world-famous hill-country train ride to Ella
- Tea estate visit and factory tour
- Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
- Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Day by day
- Day 1Overnight in Kandy
Colombo Airport (CMB) → Pinnawala
We collect you at the airport and drive up to Kandy, stopping at the elephants of Pinnawala on the way, and arrive for the evening rituals at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a lakeside stroll.
- Day 2Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Kandy
A morning at Kandy's botanical gardens, then a scenic climb through tea estates to Nuwara Eliya — cool air, colonial charm and a working tea factory to tour.
- Day 3Overnight in Ella
Nuwara Eliya → Nine Arch Bridge
We ride the celebrated blue train through the highest, greenest tea country down to Ella, arriving to watch a train curve across the Nine Arch Bridge.
- Day 4Overnight in Ella
Little Adam's Peak → Ravana Falls
A relaxed day in Ella: a gentle hike up Little Adam's Peak for valley views, then time at the tumbling Ravana Falls.
- Day 5Overnight in Colombo
Colombo Airport (CMB)
We descend from the hills and cross the lowlands back to Colombo for your onward transfer or airport drop-off.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- Driver's meals and accommodation
- Bottled water and pick-up / drop-off
Not included
- Hotels and your own meals
- National park entrance fees and safari jeep hire
- Entrance tickets to sites
- Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
Best months
Not per person · car, fuel and tolls included
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