A journey through Sri Lanka's tea country by road and by one of the world's most scenic train lines, taking in waterfalls, tea estates and mountain viewpoints between Kandy and Ella.

Highlights

The scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
A working tea estate tour and tasting
The Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak in Ella

Itinerary

Day 1

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Drive from Kandy into the hills, stopping at waterfalls and tea estates along the way. Evening in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 2

Nuwara Eliya to Ella by train

Morning in Nuwara Eliya, then board the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella in the afternoon.

Day 3

Ella and departure

Morning hike to Little Adam's Peak or a visit to the Nine Arch Bridge before departure.

What's included

Private vehicle and driver for road sections
2nd class reserved train tickets
2 nights' accommodation
Daily breakfast
Tea estate tour and tasting

Not included

International flights and visa fee
Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses and tips

What to bring

A warm layer for cool hill country evenings
Comfortable walking shoes for the Little Adam's Peak hike
A camera for the train ride

Pickup information

Pickup available from Kandy hotels or the Kandy train station.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to book train tickets ourselves?

No — reserved seats are booked in advance as part of this tour.

Is the hike to Little Adam's Peak difficult?

It's a moderate, well-marked walk suitable for most fitness levels, taking around 45 minutes each way.

Hill Country Train Adventure