A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Journey from coconut groves and tea plantations and tropical shores on this teen-friendly adventure across Sri Lanka
12 days, from £2735 to £3840
Discover Sri Lanka’s southern coast and wild plains on a family holiday that balances beach time, blue whales and big-game safari
10 days, from £3060 to £4285
Gain an insight into community life and immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s rich culture, while embracing ‘philantourism’
14 days, from £3275 to £5225
Discover the Cultural Triangle: a historic quartet of the nation’s most emblematic heritage sites
10 days, from £3600 to £4900
Realign your mind and body while reconnecting with nature in the misty mountains of Sri Lanka
9 days, from £3690 to £5100
Discover Sri Lanka’s culture and landscapes and the Maldives’ beaches on this two-week romantic getaway
13 days, from £3695 to £5180
Discover the best of Sri Lanka on this grand tour across ancient capitals, misty tea hills and palm-fringed shores
15 days, from £3860 to £5355
Share a romantic fortnight of tea-tasting, safaris and blissful beach time with your other half on this luxury Sri Lankan honeymoon
15 days, from £7000 to £10200
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
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By train from Kandy to Badulla. The first stop on this tea tour by train is Hatton, one of the key towns in the Hill Country and the epicentre of the tea growing region. Make sure to visit one of the local tea factories to sample some of the region's world class teas and learn about the tea leaf picking and processing. If you're up for a strenuous hike, you can also climb to the top of Adam's Peak and marvel at the views of the valley below. If you'd prefer to remain in Hatton, you'll have lovely views as the clouds dissipate to reveal the photogenic and pyramidal Adam's Peak.
Next stop along the line is Nuwara Eliya, a town that retains a timewarp colonial-era charm surrounded by lush green slopes in the heart of the tea-growing region. Otherwise known as 'Little England', Nuwara Eliya was a hill station where colonial Brits could enjoy cooler temperatures and many of their mansions have been turned into characterful hotels. Local attractions such as Aberdeen Falls and Victoria Park are well worth a visit.
Then, take the train on to the small tea-growing town of Ella, another small laid-back town surrounded by mountains and known for its hiking along trails through tea plantations to temples, waterfalls and viewpoints.
For a fitting finale on a train tour through the Hill Country, the train line from Ella to Badulla passes over a pretty nine-arched viaduct.
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