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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.

EnglishPrivate · up to 6Starts: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo, or your hotel
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Hill Country Train & Tea Trail

Day by day

D1
Colombo / CMB → Kandy

Drive to Kandy for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and lakeside stroll.

D2
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Botanical gardens and a climb through tea estates to 'Little England'.

D3
Nuwara Eliya → Ella (by train)

Ride the scenic blue train through the highlands to Ella.

D4
Ella

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

D5
Ella → Colombo / CMB

Descend from the hills back to Colombo or the airport.

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

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Per day (car + driver)Private tour
$72/day
5 days × $72 = $360 total

Not per person · car, fuel and tolls included

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