Find your high point.

Early starts. Big views. Cool air.

Earn the view.

The hill country is a walker’s playground: short climbs to viewpoints around Ella, the high grassland of Horton Plains, and quiet trails between tea estates and waterfalls. Walks can be tailored to your fitness and the time you have.

Best for

Active travellers
Friends
Couples

Where to go

A blue train crossing a stone arched railway bridge through green hills

Ella

Misty mountains, tea country and scenic train journeys.

Rolling rows of tea bushes on hillsides under a soft morning sun

Nuwara Eliya

Cool air, rolling tea estates and the high plains.

Good to know before you go.

Start early
Mornings are clearer and cooler; cloud and rain often build later in the day.
Go with a guide
A local guide helps on less obvious trails and adds context along the way.
Wear proper shoes
Paths can be steep and slippery, especially after rain.