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Hill Country & Tea Trail

Hill Country & Tea Trail

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Hill Country & Tea Trail

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Description

This 4-day highland escape follows the legendary hill country railway through spectacular scenery. Visit working tea factories, hike to the Nine Arch Bridge, and experience the colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya — often called 'Little England'.

4 Days Max People: 10 Tours
Experiences: Tea Plantation Discovery
Price Includes
  • Accommodation (3 nights)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Train tickets (2nd class reserved)
  • Tea factory visit & tasting
  • Guided hikes
Price Excludes
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches & dinners (except stated)
  • Personal expenses
Day 1 - Colombo to Kandy by Train

Depart Colombo Fort Station on the intercity express to Kandy. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city centre and the lake.

Destinations: Colombo, Kandy

Day 2 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Scenic train ride through tea-carpeted hills to Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea factory, see the colonial-era race course and Victorian-style Victoria Park.

Destinations: Nuwara Eliya

Day 3 - Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Board the most scenic stretch of Sri Lankan rail between Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Cloud-shrouded tunnels, soaring viaducts, then afternoon Nine Arch Bridge hike.

Destinations: Ella

Overnight: 98 Acres Resort & Spa (4★)

Activities:
  • Nine Arch Bridge Hike — easy (2h)
Day 4 - Ella Sunrise Hike & Return

Optional dawn climb of Little Adam's Peak for sunrise views over the valley. Transfer back to Colombo via Badulla.

Destinations: Ella, Colombo

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Sophie van der Berg
Sophie van der Berg

April 15, 2026

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The hill country train journey from Kandy to Ella was worth the entire trip alone. Misty mountains, emerald tea fields rolling past the window — pure magic. The BluReef team organised everything flawlessly.

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