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Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka
Experience the elegance of Sri Lanka’s colonial past on a luxurious rail adventure through the island’s scenic highlands. Travel aboard one of the world’s most beautiful railway journeys, discover cultural treasures in Kandy, explore tea plantations and colonial towns, and stay in iconic luxury hotels. These itinerary combines heritage, comfort, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable hill-country experiences.
Journey Route
Itinerary
Day-by-day journey
1Day 1
Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo
Colombo
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Day 1
Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo
Colombo
Arrive in Colombo and transfer to your luxury hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the city’s colonial landmarks, seafront promenade, and shopping districts. Enjoy a welcome dinner introducing Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and rail history.
Accommodation
Ramada by Wyndham Colombo • Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo • Shangri-La Colombo
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
35.00 KM
2Day 2
Day 2 – Colombo to Kandy
Kandy
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Day 2
Day 2 – Colombo to Kandy
Kandy
Travel to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital. Visit Kandy Lake, local markets, and colonial-era buildings. In the evening, enjoy a cultural performance and a relaxing dinner overlooking the surrounding hills.
Accommodation
Santani Wellness Kandy • Earl's Regent Kandy • Mahaweli Reach Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
120.00 KM
3Day 3
Day 3 – Kandy Heritage Exploration
Kandy
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Day 3
Day 3 – Kandy Heritage Exploration
Kandy
Explore Kandy’s UNESCO-listed cultural attractions, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens, and handicraft centres. Enjoy leisure time in the city before preparing for the iconic rail journey into the highlands.
Accommodation
Santani Wellness Kandy • Mahaweli Reach Hotel • Earl's Regent Kandy
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
45.00 minutes
Distance
25.00 KM
4Day 4
Day 4 – Scenic Train Journey to Tea Country
Nuwara Eliya
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Day 4
Day 4 – Scenic Train Journey to Tea Country
Nuwara Eliya
Board the famous hill-country train, passing lush tea estates, mountain tunnels, waterfalls, and misty valleys. Arrive at Nanu Oya Railway Station and transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Spend the evening exploring colonial architecture and the charming atmosphere of “Little England.”
Accommodation
88th Nuwara Eliya • Araliya Red • The Blackpool Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.30 hours
Distance
80.00 KM
5Day 5
Day 5 – Tea Country Discovery
Nuwara Eliya
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Day 5
Day 5 – Tea Country Discovery
Nuwara Eliya
Visit renowned tea estates and factories to learn the art of Ceylon Tea production. Enjoy exclusive tea tastings, scenic viewpoints, Gregory Lake, and colonial landmarks. Relax amidst cool mountain air and spectacular landscapes.
Accommodation
88th Nuwara Eliya • Araliya Red • The Blackpool Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
35.00 KM
6Day 6
Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya to Hatton
Hatton
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Day 6
Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya to Hatton
Hatton
Journey through Sri Lanka’s most picturesque tea-growing region to Hatton. Explore tea-covered mountains, waterfalls, and luxury tea bungalows. Enjoy a refined evening surrounded by tranquil plantation scenery.
Accommodation
Camellia Hills • • Ceylon Tea Trails Dunkeld Bungalow • Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.30 hours
Distance
45.00 KM
7Day 7
Day 7 – Hatton to Colombo Departure
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Day 7
Day 7 – Hatton to Colombo Departure
After breakfast, depart for Colombo through scenic hill-country roads. Enjoy final views of tea plantations and mountain landscapes before arriving at the airport for departure with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s colonial heritage and railway adventures.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
140.00 KM




