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Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka
Experience Sri Lanka’s most scenic and flavorful journey through lush tea plantations, misty mountains and iconic train routes. This curated itinerary blends heritage railway travel with authentic tea experiences and hill country cuisine. From the cultural city of Kandy to the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya and the breathtaking landscapes of Ella, enjoy tea tastings, plantation visits, culinary experiences and one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys.
Journey Route
Itinerary
Day-by-day journey
1Day 1
01 Day – Arrival Colombo → Kandy
Kandy
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Day 1
01 Day – Arrival Colombo → Kandy
Kandy
Arrive in Sri Lanka and travel to Kandy, passing through scenic countryside and lush green landscapes. Settle into your hill country retreat, unwind after your journey and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by misty mountains, nature and serene surroundings.
Accommodation
Kings Pavilion • The Golden Crown Hotel • Amaya Hills Kandy
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
115.00 KM
2Day 2
02 Day – Kandy Cultural & Culinary Experience
Kandy
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Day 2
02 Day – Kandy Cultural & Culinary Experience
Kandy
Visit the spice gardens of Kandy, where you’ll discover aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper and learn about their role in Sri Lankan cuisine and Ayurveda. Continue with a traditional Sri Lankan cooking experience, using fresh local ingredients to prepare authentic dishes, guided by local chefs in a hands-on culinary session.
Accommodation
Kings Pavilion • The Golden Crown Hotel • Amaya Hills Kandy
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
3Day 3
03 Day – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Scenic Train Journey)
Nuwara Eliya
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Day 3
03 Day – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Scenic Train Journey)
Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic train journeys as you travel through lush tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, misty mountains and rolling green hills toward Nuwara Eliya. Sit back and soak in breathtaking views along the way experiencing the charm of Sri Lanka’s hill country as the landscape transforms into a cool, serene highland retreat.
Accommodation
Heritance Tea Factory • The Blackpool Hotel • Jetwing St. Andrew's
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
5.00 hours
Distance
80.00 KM
4Day 4
04 Day – Tea Plantation & Tasting Experience
Nuwara Eliya
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Day 4
04 Day – Tea Plantation & Tasting Experience
Nuwara Eliya
Explore the lush tea estates of Nuwara Eliya, walking through rolling green plantations while learning the traditional art of tea plucking with local tea workers. Enjoy a premium Ceylon tea tasting and elegant high tea experience, savoring freshly brewed varieties and delicate treats in a cool mountain climate surrounded by misty hills and serene landscapes.
Accommodation
Heritance Tea Factory • The Blackpool Hotel • Jetwing St. Andrew's
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
5Day 5
05 Day – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train Journey)
Ella
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Day 5
05 Day – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (Train Journey)
Ella
Travel through breathtaking mountain landscapes, tunnels and deep valleys on the iconic train journey to Ella, enjoying some of the most scenic views in Sri Lanka’s hill country. Visit the famous Nine Arches Bridge, a stunning colonial-era railway bridge surrounded by lush greenery, where you can enjoy panoramic views and capture unforgettable moments.
Accommodation
98 Acres Resort & Spa • EKHO Ella • Ella Flower Garden Resort
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
55.00 KM
6Day 6
06 Day – Ella Culinary & Scenic Experience
Ella
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Day 6
06 Day – Ella Culinary & Scenic Experience
Ella
Hike Little Adam’s Peak, enjoying a scenic and rewarding walk through lush tea plantations with breathtaking panoramic views of Ella’s valleys and surrounding hills. After the hike, indulge in local culinary experiences, savoring hill country flavors and fresh organic cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients, offering an authentic taste of Ella’s mountain charm.
Accommodation
98 Acres Resort & Spa • EKHO Ella • Ella Flower Garden Resort
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
7Day 7
07 Day – Ella → Colombo Airport
Colombo Airport
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Day 7
07 Day – Ella → Colombo Airport
Colombo Airport
After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable private transfer to Colombo International Airport, traveling through scenic mountain roads and changing landscapes along the way. Depart Sri Lanka with unforgettable memories of your tea, train and culinary journey, filled with misty hills, scenic views and authentic hill country experiences.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
6.00 hours
Distance
200.00 KM









