Sri Lanka 6 Days - Hill Country Adventure
Tour Summary
A 6-day tea country adventure through Sri Lanka's misty central highlands — Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Haputale — with hikes, waterfalls, factory visits and the world's most scenic train ride.
Inclusion
- Accommodation
- Airport Pick-up
- Airport Drop-off
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Private Luxury Car
- Private Driver/Guide
Tour Theme
Number of Cities
4Nestled among misty mountains, Kandy is the gateway to the hill country — a UNESCO city ringed by tea gardens and home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth.
Day 01 Activities
- •Airport pick up and drive to Kandy
- •Stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- •Evening ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth
- •Walk around Kandy Lake
- •Dinner and overnight stay
Kandy Highlights
At 6,182 ft among rolling tea estates, Little England features colonial bungalows, Gregory Lake and the crispest air on the island.
Day 02 Activities
- •Scenic drive through tea country
- •Ramboda Falls stop
- •Guided walk on a working tea estate
- •Tea factory tour and tasting
- •Gregory Lake walk and boat ride
Nuwara Eliya Highlights
Horton Plains — a wind-swept plateau of grassland and cloud forest that ends at World's End, a sheer 870m cliff with jaw-dropping views on clear mornings.
Day 03 Activities
- •Predawn drive to Horton Plains National Park
- •9km loop hike to World's End
- •Baker's Falls viewpoint
- •Picnic breakfast at the plateau
- •Return to hotel and rest
Nuwara Eliya Highlights
A traveller-favourite hillside village with iconic viewpoints, tea estate walks and the famous Nine Arch Bridge cutting through the jungle.
Day 04 Activities
- •World-famous train ride Nanu Oya to Ella
- •Nine Arch Bridge visit
- •Hike Little Adam's Peak
- •Sunset at Ella Rock viewpoint
- •Dinner in Ella town
Ella Highlights
A misty ridge-top town with breathtaking views south to the coast — the setting for Lipton's Seat, where tea magnate Sir Thomas Lipton surveyed his empire.
Day 05 Activities
- •Drive to Haputale
- •Sunrise trip to Lipton's Seat viewpoint
- •Tour the Dambatenne Tea Factory
- •Hike through emerald tea estates
- •Visit Diyaluma Falls
Haputale Highlights
A final tea-country breakfast before the long descent back to Colombo airport.
Day 06 Activities
- •Leisurely breakfast with mountain view
- •Long drive down to Colombo
- •Ceylon tea souvenir stop
- •Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
Departure Highlights
Your Tour Map
- Assistance at the Airport
- Airport pick up
- Airport drop off
- Private air-conditioned car
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
- Private English Speaking Chauffeur for the entire journey
- Accommodation on Half Board basis
- All applicable entrance fees per itinerary
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- All government taxes included
Everything You Need to Know
Can you customize this itinerary?
Yes, certainly. We would be happy to adjust the tour itinerary as you wish.
Can you combine multiple tours together?
Yes, certainly! Let us know which parts of the tours you would like to combine, and we would love to put together a customized tour plan for you.
Can you help plan a tour based on our specific interests?
Yes, certainly. Our experienced tour consultants will be happy to discuss your interests and requirements needed for a personally curated tour plan just for you.
Can you recommend hotels based on our budget?
We have a large pool of hotels with different price ranges, comfort levels and so on. We would be happy to suggest accommodation based on your budget and preferences at each location.