Tea Country Trails & Highland Exploration

Days 11

Nights 10

Day 01 - Arrival / Negombo

Arrive and transfer to Negombo for a relaxed evening. Overnight in Negombo.

Day 02 - Kandy

Scenic drive inland to Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 03 - Tea Country Arrival

Drive into tea country. Arrive in a plantation region surrounded by rolling hills. Afternoon tea estate walk through working plantations. Overnight in the Nuwara Eliya region.

Day 04 - Horton Plains

Early morning walk at Horton Plains – a high-altitude plateau walk through grasslands and cloud forest to the dramatic World’s End escarpment. Overnight in the Nuwara Eliya region.

Day 05 - Scenic Train to Haputale or Ella

Board the scenic highland train. Afternoon walk to viewpoints overlooking valleys and tea estates from the new highland base. Overnight in hill country.

Day 06 - Highland Trails

A full day of guided hiking through lesser-known trails – forest paths, highland streams, and local village routes rarely walked by visitors. Overnight in hill country.

Day 07 - Udawalawe Safari

Scenic drive to Udawalawe National Park. Afternoon game drive focusing on the park’s remarkable open elephant herds in a savannah landscape. Overnight near Udawalawe.

Day 08 - South Coast Arrival

Drive to the south coast. Arrive at a quieter beach destination – Tangalle or similar – for a first evening of coastal living. Overnight on the south coast.

Day 09 - South Coast Leisure

A full leisure day: beach walks, cycling through coastal villages, or lagoon exploration at a relaxed pace. Overnight on the south coast.

Day 10 - Return to Colombo

Scenic drive to Colombo. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Colombo.

Day 11 - Departure

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver throughout
  • All accommodation as specified
  • Daily breakfast and selected meals
  • All entrance fees and guided experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Optional activities not listed

Itinerary Highlights:

  • Tea estate walking and tasting in the plantation region
  • Horton Plains highland walk to World’s End
  • Scenic train through tea country
  • Highland lesser-known trail hiking
  • Udawalawe elephant safari

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