6 nights · 7 days
Hill City Escape
Mountains, tea country, a celebrated scenic train journey, rich culture and a relaxing finish beside the Indian Ocean.
Stay
3–4 star hotels
Transport
Private A/C vehicle
Meals
6 breakfasts · 6 dinners
Style
Hills · culture · beach
From
AUD 2,270 / USD 1,600
The route
From sacred hills to the southern coast
Bandaranaike International Airport → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Unawatuna → Bandaranaike International Airport
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1Arrival · Airport to Kandy
Meet your driver at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel into Sri Lanka's scenic central highlands. Settle into your Kandy hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening around Kandy Lake.
Activities: Airport meet and greet, private transfer, Kandy Lake
Stay: 3–4 star hotel, Kandy
Day 2Kandy
Discover Sri Lanka's cultural heart at a relaxed pace. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens, explore local markets and enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural performance.
Activities: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kandy city tour, cultural show
Stay: 3–4 star hotel, Kandy
Day 3Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Travel through spectacular hill country, passing waterfalls, tea plantations and mountain villages. Visit a tea plantation and factory before continuing to “Little England.”
Activities: Scenic hill-country drive, tea plantation and factory, waterfalls, Nuwara Eliya city tour, Gregory Lake
Stay: 3–4 star hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Day 4Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Experience the famous scenic train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella, subject to ticket availability. Pass misty mountains, tea plantations and valleys, then enjoy a relaxed afternoon in Ella.
Activities: Scenic train journey, tea-country views, Ella town
Stay: 3–4 star hotel, Ella
Day 5Ella
Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak, then relax at your hotel or explore Ella's cafés and viewpoints.
Activities: Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, mountain viewpoints, nature walks, leisure time
Stay: 3–4 star hotel, Ella
Day 6Ella to Unawatuna
Leave the mountains behind and travel south to the coast. Check into your Unawatuna hotel, relax on the beach and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Activities: Scenic drive, beach relaxation, sunset experience
Stay: 3–4 star beach hotel, Unawatuna
Day 7Unawatuna to the airport
Enjoy breakfast and some final beach time before your private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
Activities: Beach leisure, private airport transfer
Stay: Departure day
What's included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Nanu Oya–Ella train tickets, subject to availability
- Twin accommodation on half-board at listed or similar hotels
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout
- Experienced English-speaking driver
- Private sightseeing and transfers throughout the tour
- Activities listed in the itinerary
Not included
- Lunch and beverages unless specified
- Attraction entrance fees unless specifically included
- Peak-season and festive-period supplements
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance and camera permits
- Optional activities and excursions
- Train travel beyond the included Nanu Oya–Ella journey
- Early check-in, late check-out and additional transport
- Services not specifically listed as included