Sample itinerary
Coast to cloud forest
Route: Galle, South coast, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy
Sample itinerary
Tea trails & temples
Kandy’s sacred sites, cool tea country around Nuwara Eliya and the train to Ella.
Overview
A shorter journey focused on the green heart of the island. Begin in Kandy, climb into the tea estates around Nuwara Eliya, then take the scenic train to Ella for walks among the hills. Note that the return from Ella to the airport is a long travel day.
Good for: Couples · Independent travellers · Short trips
Your route
Day by day
Day 1Arrive and travel to Kandy
Drive from the airport into the hills to Kandy.
Day 2Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the botanical gardens at Peradeniya.
Day 3Into tea country
Climb through tea estates to cool Nuwara Eliya, with time to visit a tea factory.
Day 4Nuwara Eliya
An early start for Horton Plains National Park, or a slower day among the tea gardens.
Ideas for the day
- Horton Plains and World’s End (early morning)
Day 5Train to Ella
Ride one of the most scenic sections of the hill-country railway.
Day 6Ella
Hike to viewpoints or simply enjoy the village atmosphere.
Ideas for the day
- Little Adam’s Peak
- Ella Rock (longer hike)
Day 7Departure
A long transfer back towards the airport — best suited to an evening flight.
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and stops.
Inclusions and exclusions
What’s included?
Accommodation, transport, activities and prices are not fixed on this page. Your personalised proposal will list exactly what is and isn’t included before anything is booked.
