Sri Lanka Highlands & Tea Country Escape
Sri Lanka Highlands & Tea Country Escape
Experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s central highlands on this 3-day Colombo-to-Colombo journey. Discover Kandy’s cultural heritage, explore lush tea plantations and waterfalls, enjoy scenic mountain views, and experience the iconic hill-country train journey. With visits to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and scenic highland locations, this package is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking a relaxing escape into Sri Lanka’s mountains.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Sri Lanka’s stunning central highlands
- Discover the cultural heritage of Kandy
- Visit scenic tea plantations and a tea factory
- Experience the iconic hill-country train journey
- Enjoy waterfalls, mountain views, and scenic photo stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning pickup from Colombo: drive to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route to Kandy (optional stop depending on client preference).
Arrive in Kandy: visit Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake area and local market; overnight in Kandy.
Breakfast in Kandy, then proceed into the hill country via scenic tea plantations and waterfalls. Visit a tea factory and plantation, then continue to Nuwara Eliya for a city tour, including Gregory Lake and colonial buildings, or take the scenic train towards Ella if available and pre-booked.
Spend the evening in the Ella area with an optional walk to Nine Arches Bridge or Little Adam’s Peak. Overnight in Ella or Nuwara Eliya.
Depart after breakfast and drive back to Colombo via Hatton and Ramboda, with photo stops at scenic viewpoints and waterfalls along the way.
Arrive in Colombo by late afternoon and enjoy a drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your memorable 3-day journey through Sri Lanka’s cultural and hill country attractions.
What's Included
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Kandy cultural & city sightseeing
- Tea plantation and tea factory experience
- Scenic hill-country train journey
