Sri Lanka
Tea Country & Highlands • Tea Country & Highlands • Scenic Journey • Trekking & Hiking
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Sri Lanka
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Handpicked Itineraries · Tailored Experiences
Explore Sri Lanka’s breathtaking highlands on a 12-day adventure through misty mountains, emerald tea plantations, and scenic hill-country towns. Discover the Knuckles Mountain Range, trek through Horton Plains, admire panoramic views from Lipton’s Seat, and experience Ella’s iconic railway landmarks while enjoying the natural beauty of Ceylon tea country.
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12D / 11N
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Day 1
Kandy
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, surrounded by lush hills and scenic landscapes. Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in this charming hill-country city.
Accommodation
The Grand Kandyan • The Golden Crown Hotel • Amaya Hills Kandy • Hotel Topaz
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
120.00 KM
Day 2
Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore Kandy Lake, and discover the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for a memorable introduction to Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage.
Accommodation
The Grand Kandyan • The Golden Crown Hotel • Hotel Topaz • Amaya Hills Kandy
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 3
Knuckles Mountain Range
Travel into the Knuckles Mountain Range, renowned for forest trails, traditional villages, waterfalls, and spectacular mountain scenery. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Sri Lanka’s highlands.
Accommodation
THE RIVERSTON GRAND
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
40.00 KM
Day 4
Knuckles Mountain Range • Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a guided nature walk through the Knuckles Highlands, subject to weather and trail conditions. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by tea plantations and cool mountain landscapes.
Accommodation
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand • Jetwing St. Andrew's • Heritance Tea Factory • The Blackpool Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
110.00 KM
Day 5
Nuwara Eliya
Visit a Ceylon tea estate and factory to learn about traditional tea production. Explore Nuwara Eliya’s colonial charm, scenic countryside, and refreshing highland atmosphere.
Accommodation
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand • The Blackpool Hotel • Heritance Tea Factory • Jetwing St. Andrew's
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya
Discover Gregory Lake, Hakgala Botanical Garden, and nearby viewpoints surrounded by lush hills and tea plantations. Enjoy a relaxed day exploring the natural beauty of Nuwara Eliya.
Accommodation
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand • The Blackpool Hotel • Heritance Tea Factory • Jetwing St. Andrew's
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
40.00 KM
Day 7
Horton Plains
Explore Horton Plains National Park, famous for misty grasslands, dramatic World’s End viewpoints, and Baker’s Falls. Enjoy a memorable nature walk through Sri Lanka’s central highlands.
Accommodation
The Blackpool Hotel • The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand • Heritance Tea Factory • Jetwing St. Andrew's
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
65.00 KM
Day 8
Haputale
Travel through scenic mountain roads and tea-covered slopes to Haputale. Enjoy panoramic views across the southern highlands and settle into your peaceful hill-country retreat.
Accommodation
Thotalagala • Silanway by Olive's Haputale • Haputale Super View
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
70.00 KM
Day 9
Haputale
Visit Lipton’s Seat for sweeping views across Sri Lanka’s tea plantations. Explore Dambatenne Tea Factory to discover the island’s famous Ceylon tea heritage.
Accommodation
Thotalagala • Haputale Super View • Silanway by Olive's Haputale
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
35.00 KM
Day 10
Ella
Enjoy a scenic train journey to Ella, subject to railway schedules and ticket availability. Discover the charming town, lush mountain scenery, and beautiful viewpoints.
Accommodation
98 Acres Resort & Spa • EKHO Ella • Oak Ray La Ella Breeze • Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
30.00 KM
Day 11
Belihuloya
Visit Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and Ravana Falls before travelling to Belihuloya. Relax amid peaceful mountain scenery and the natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s highlands.
Accommodation
Sennya Resorts • The Glenrock • River Garden Resort
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
65.00 KM
Day 12
CMB Airport
After a relaxed breakfast, check out and begin your journey to Bandaranaike International Airport. Your chauffeur-guide drives you through Sri Lanka’s scenic countryside, with time for a last look at the green hills, villages and tea estates, and helps with your luggage on arrival. You leave with memories of misty mountains, winding train rides and warm Sri Lankan hospitality, concluding your highland adventure. Thank you for travelling with Apple Vacations Sri Lanka, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
5.00 hours
Distance
190.00 KM
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11 Nights
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