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Lush green tea plantations in Sri Lanka hill country with train

Tea Trails &
Scenic Train Rides

Six days in Sri Lanka's misty highlands — emerald tea plantations, the world's most beautiful train journey, dramatic cliff edges, and waterfalls at every turn.

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Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
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From $580 per person
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Best For Couples, Photographers, Nature lovers
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Best Season Jan – Apr (driest), Dec – Mar for clear views

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Kandy

Airport pickup. Drive to Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Evening stroll around Kandy Lake.

🏣 Overnight: Kandy
Day 2

Tea Country Train

Board the famous Kandy-to-Nuwara Eliya train. We book your seats on the best side for views. Watch the landscape transform from jungle to emerald tea hills. Visit a tea factory.

🏣 Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 3

Horton Plains & World's End

Pre-dawn drive to Horton Plains. Trek to "World's End" — an 870-meter cliff drop. Visit Baker's Falls. Afternoon explore Nuwara Eliya's colonial charm.

🏣 Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 4

Scenic Drive to Ella

Drive through stunning hill country roads with stops at Ramboda Falls and a working tea plantation. Arrive in Ella — a laid-back mountain village with incredible views.

🏣 Overnight: Ella
Day 5

Ella Exploration

Morning hike to Little Adam's Peak. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge — watch the train pass over this engineering marvel. Afternoon free: cooking class, zip-line, or hillside café with a book.

🏣 Overnight: Ella
Day 6

Departure

Leisurely morning. Transfer to Colombo airport (5 hours with stops) or continue south to the beaches. We can combine this trip with any other itinerary.

What Does It Cost?

Comfort

$580 /person
  • 3-star guesthouses & bungalows
  • Private vehicle & driver
  • Daily breakfast
  • Train tickets included

Luxury

$1,800 /person
  • 5-star tea trail hotels
  • Private everything
  • All meals & private experiences
  • Spa treatments at tea bungalows

Ready to Ride the Most
Beautiful Train on Earth?

Tell us your dates and we'll plan the perfect hill country escape — with the best seats on the train, of course.

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