Themed • 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tea Country Experience
Plantations, trains and mountain air
Overview
The journeyin brief
5 Days / 4 Nights
Private tour, fully bespoke
Private, air-conditioned vehicle; reserved seats on the highland train.
A slow, romantic itinerary through Sri Lanka's central highlands — plantation stays, tea-tasting with estate managers, the Nanu Oya–Ella train, Little Adam's Peak at dawn and quiet nights in colonial bungalows.
Highlights
- Working tea estate visit
- Plantation bungalow stay
- Nanu Oya to Ella train
- Nine Arches Bridge
Day by Day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Airport · Kandy
Private transfer and evening at leisure.
Day 2
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya
Tea plantation experience and colonial-town exploration.
Day 3
Nuwara Eliya · Ella
Highland train and Ella Gap sunset.
Day 4
Ella
Little Adam's Peak at dawn; Nine Arches by day.
Day 5
Ella · Airport
Scenic transfer via the Ella pass.
Included
What's in your journey
- Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Carefully selected hotels and luxury resorts (on B&B or half-board basis)
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- 24/7 ground support from our team
- Government taxes
Excluded
Not included
- International flights
- Sri Lanka entry visa (ETA)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities and camera fees at some sites
- Travel insurance
Transportation
Private, air-conditioned vehicle; reserved seats on the highland train.
Accommodation
Colonial bungalows and boutique plantation stays.
Best time to travel
The central highlands are cooler and wetter than the lowlands, with their own microclimate shaped by the south-west monsoon; January to March and again in July to September (the (dry) spells between monsoon shifts) give the clearest views for the Nanu Oya-Ella train and Little Adam's Peak.
Packing list
- Lightweight breathable clothing for coast and lowlands
- A warm layer for hill country evenings
- Modest attire for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Sun protection, insect repellent and refillable water bottle
- Camera and binoculars for wildlife safaris
- Warm layers for cold highland evenings
Good to know
- All itineraries are fully private and can be tailored to your interests.
- Order of destinations may be adjusted to optimise weather and events.
- Pricing is available on request — contact us for a custom quotation.
Common Questions
About this journey
Which train class do you recommend?
Second-class reserved is the sweet spot — comfortable, with opening windows for photography.
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