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.
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.
Book this Journey
Request a private proposal
Every tour is fully bespoke. Share your dates and preferences and we'll design a personalised itinerary and quotation.
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