Tea Trails and Scenic Rails
Tea Trails and Scenic Rails – 12 Days in Sri Lanka
Destinations Covered: Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella (by train), Yala National Park, Mirissa, Galle, Colombo
Theme: Scenic train rides, tea plantations, culture, nature, and wildlife
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Sigiriya
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Meet and greet by our representative.
Transfer to Sigiriya (approx. 4 hours).
Check-in to the hotel and relax.
Optional: Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (if time permits).
Overnight in Sigiriya
Day 2: Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour
Morning climb to the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy panoramic views and ancient frescoes.
Afternoon traditional village experience (bullock cart ride, lake catamaran, and Sri Lankan lunch).
Overnight in Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya to Kandy via Matale
After breakfast, leave for Kandy.
En route, visit a spice garden in Matale.
Arrive in Kandy and check in.
Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Enjoy a cultural dance performance.
Overnight in Kandy
Day 4: Kandy City Tour & Botanical Garden
Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.
Kandy city tour: Kandy Lake, view point, local market, and handicrafts.
Leisure time in the evening.
Overnight in Kandy
Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)
Drive through scenic mountains and waterfalls to Nuwara Eliya.
Visit a tea factory & plantation – taste Ceylon tea.
Enjoy the colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya town (Gregory Lake, Post Office, Golf Course).
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Scenic Train Journey to Ella
Transfer to Nanu Oya railway station.
Board the scenic train to Ella (approx. 3–4 hours) – one of the most beautiful train rides in the world.
Arrive in Ella, a charming mountain village.
Visit Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.
Overnight in Ella
Day 7: Ella to Yala National Park
Morning visit to Ravana Falls.
Transfer to Yala (approx. 3 hours).
Evening at leisure or optional safari depending on time.
Overnight near Yala National Park
Day 8: Yala Safari & Transfer to Mirissa
Early morning Jeep Safari in Yala National Park – famous for leopards, elephants, and wildlife.
After safari, transfer to Mirissa (approx. 4 hours).
Relax at the beach.
Overnight in Mirissa
Day 9: Mirissa Whale Watching (Seasonal)
Early morning whale watching tour (Nov to April).
Rest of the day at leisure – relax on the beach or enjoy water sports.
Overnight in Mirissa
Day 10: Mirissa to Galle
Transfer to Galle (approx. 1.5 hours).
Explore Galle Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stroll through Dutch architecture, boutiques, cafes, and museums.
Overnight in Galle
Day 11: Galle to Colombo
Scenic coastal drive to Colombo.
Enjoy a Colombo city tour – Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, and shopping at ODEL or Barefoot.
Overnight in Colombo
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
Say goodbye to Sri Lanka with memories of tea hills, train rides, and tropical adventures.