Sri Lanka Hill Country & Tea Plantation Tour

Sri Lanka Hill Country & Tea Plantation Tour

Sri Lanka Hill Country & Tea Plantation Tour

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Type: Nature & Scenic Tour
Best For: Nature lovers, scenic train journeys, tea plantation experiences

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country with misty mountains, lush tea plantations, cool climate, and scenic train journeys. This tour takes you through some of the most beautiful destinations in Sri Lanka including Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Haputale, offering unforgettable views and relaxing nature experiences.

Tour Highlights

  • Scenic train ride through Sri Lanka’s hill country

  • Tea plantation & tea factory tour

  • Nuwara Eliya – Little England

  • Ella mountain village

  • Nine Arches Bridge

  • Stunning waterfalls and landscapes


Included Services

  • Airport pickup & drop-off

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Sightseeing tours

  • Hotel accommodation (optional)

Nuwara eLIYA
Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo & Transfer to Kandy

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Ceylon Aura Travels & Tours.

Travel to the beautiful hill city of Kandy, known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka.

On the way visit a spice garden in Matale, where you can learn about Sri Lanka’s famous spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.

In the evening visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist temples in the world.

Highlights

  • Airport pickup & assistance

  • Matale spice garden visit

  • Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy

  • Kandyan cultural dance show

Overnight Stay: Kandy

After breakfast, travel to Nanu Oya railway station and enjoy one of the most famous experiences in Sri Lanka — the scenic hill country train journey.

The train ride passes through lush tea plantations, misty mountains, tunnels, and waterfalls.

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, also known as Little England, famous for its colonial architecture and cool climate.

Explore the town and visit Gregory Lake and Victoria Park.

Highlights

  • Scenic train ride through tea plantations

  • Nuwara Eliya city exploration

  • Gregory Lake visit

  • Cool hill country climate

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

Today you will explore the beautiful tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya.

Visit a tea factory and tea estate to learn about the process of producing world-famous Ceylon Tea.

Later visit some of the stunning waterfalls in the region including:

  • Ramboda Falls

  • Lover’s Leap Waterfall

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes of Sri Lanka’s hill country.

Highlights

  • Tea plantation tour

  • Ceylon tea factory visit

  • Ramboda waterfalls

  • Scenic mountain landscapes

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

Travel to Ella, one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Sri Lanka.

Ella is famous for its spectacular views, hiking trails, and peaceful nature.

Visit popular attractions including:

  • Nine Arches Bridge

  • Little Adam’s Peak

  • Ella Rock

Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and tea plantations.

Highlights

  • Nine Arches Bridge

  • Little Adam’s Peak hike

  • Ella mountain views

  • Relaxing nature atmosphere

Overnight Stay: Ella

After breakfast begin the journey back to Colombo.

If time permits, enjoy a short Colombo city tour including:

  • Galle Face Green

  • Independence Square

  • Gangaramaya Temple

Finally transfer to the airport for your departure with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s beautiful hill country.

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