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Ride the tea-country railway, trek the iconic Pekoe Trail, wander palm-lined sandy bays and cycle the paddy fields of rural Galle. You’ll combine coral reefs with tea plantations, coastal retreats with colonial towns and serene lakes with bustling local markets.
This sample itinerary combines both the mountainous tea country and pristine coastline of Sri Lanka, offering an immersive insight into Sri Lanka’s rich cultural tapestry.
Inspired? Tell us what you most want to see or do, and we’ll design a bespoke itinerary built around your own highlights.
You’ll be met at the airport by a private driver and taken directly to your hotel. You have the rest of the day free, perhaps enjoying a garden high tea, unwinding by the courtyard pool or strolling to the nearby National Museum.
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ISHQ
A stunning drive today will see you travel from the bustling capital to the cool, misty highlands. You’ll pass lush jungle, river valleys, neat rows of emerald tea plantations and cascading waterfalls. Stop to visit a tea factory following the leaves from plucking to packaging.
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Goatfell
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- Tea factory visit
You’re trekking a stage of the iconic, long-distance Pekoe Trail today with a guide. Passing lakes, paddy fields, temples and tea plantations you’ll climb among eucalyptus and pine forests, walk a panoramic ridgeway and dip into the legendary Sthripura Caves network.
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Thotalagala
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- Guided trek along stage 20 of the Pekoe Trail
Ride the iconic Main Line railway between Nanuoya to Haputale, often hailed as the most spectacular rail journey in Asia. You’ll pass plantation-clad hills speckled with the bright saris of Tamil tea-pluckers, tumbling waterfalls and ethereal views of misty, forested valleys.
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Thotalagala
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- Tea country railway journey
You might want to take a trip to Ella today — hiking to Ella Rock or Little Adam’s Peak, taking a tuk-tuk to Nine Arches Bridge, soaring above Ravana Falls on Ella Swing or joining a cooking class at the Ella Spice Garden.
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Thotalagala
Travelling from Haputale to Tangalle, you’ll descend from misty highlands through forests and tea estates to the sunlit southern coast. This scenic journey offers a vivid cross-section of Sri Lanka’s natural beauty, ending on palm-fringed, white-sand beaches.
Maybe start your day with yoga at the hotel’s beach pavilion, indulge in a spa treatment overlooking the ocean or wander the mangroves and gardens with a naturalist. Enjoy an afternoon market visit and cooking class, before sipping cocktails around the 25-metre infinity pool.
Take a tuk-tuk to Tangalle and explore the town, before borrowing bicycles and heading to nearby Goyambokka Beach to revel in its perfect crescent of golden sands and turquoise waters. End the day with a private beachfront dinner.
You’re moving along the coast to Galle today for an afternoon of luxurious relaxation. Maybe swimming in the palm-shaded pool, wandering the powder-soft sands or cycling to Koggala Lake. Freshen up with coconut water before a dinner spent spotting turtles.
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KK Beach
Dutch-built ramparts and cobbled lanes, coral-stone walls and colonial facades, you’ll have a personal walking tour around Galle Dutch Fort this afternoon with a local resident, who’ll infuse you with stories about the heritage of this vibrant city.
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KK Beach
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- History and architecture walk around Galle Fort
Begin with a quiet boat ride past cinnamon and rubber plantations, watching for birds and reptiles. Then cycle through paddy fields and remote villages, visit a local market, and learn to prepare an authentic curry, before sharing food in a traditional mud-brick hut.
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KK Beach
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- Boats, bikes and bites tour with market visit and cooking demo
You’ll be driven to the airport for your flight home. You’ll have time to soak in the last views of the island as you pass coconut palms, brightly painted Buddhist temples, roadside shrines, lush deep forest and slow-moving rivers.
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