Blue train crossing the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · Asia

Sri Lanka Hill Country – 5 Nights / 6 Days

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Colombo

  • Family
  • Honeymoon
  • Group
  • Value
  • Duration5 Nights / 6 Days
  • Hotel3★ / 4★ / 5★ options
  • Meal planDaily breakfast and dinner
  • TransportPrivate car with chauffeur-guide; scenic train Nanu Oya–Ella
  • Travel datesAvailable on dates of your choice
  • Price per personOn request

Overview

A short, scenic loop through Sri Lanka’s hill country: Kandy, the tea estates of Nuwara Eliya and the famous train to Ella.

Package highlights

  • Scenic train ride through tea estates
  • Seetha Amman Temple on the Ramayana trail
  • Nine Arches Bridge

Day-wise itinerary

  1. Day01

    Colombo to Kandy

    Kandy
    • Airport pickup
    • Pinnawala elephant orphanage
    • Kandy lake
    Meals
    Dinner
    Hotel
    Kandy
    Transfer
    Private car
  2. Day02

    Kandy

    Kandy
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    • Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
    • Cultural dance show
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Kandy
    Transfer
    Private car
  3. Day03

    Nuwara Eliya

    Nuwara Eliya
    • Tea factory visit
    • Ramboda Falls
    • Seetha Amman Temple
    • Gregory Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Nuwara Eliya
    Transfer
    Private car
  4. Day04

    Train to Ella

    Ella
    • Scenic train Nanu Oya–Ella
    • Nine Arches Bridge
    • Little Adam’s Peak
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Ella
    Transfer
    Train + car
  5. Day05

    Ella to Colombo

    Colombo
    • Drive to Colombo
    • City tour: Galle Face, Gangaramaya Temple
    • Shopping
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Colombo
    Transfer
    Private car
  6. Day06

    Departure

    • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Hotel
    Check-out day
    Transfer
    Private car

Hotels & room options

OptionHotel categoryRoom categoryMeal plan
Standard3★ hotelsStandard roomDaily breakfast and dinner
Deluxe4★ hotelsDeluxe roomDaily breakfast and dinner
Luxury5★ hotelsPremium roomDaily breakfast and dinner

Hotel names are confirmed with your quotation, based on availability for your dates. Overnight cities: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Colombo.

Sightseeing & activities

  • Pinnawala elephant orphanage
  • Kandy lake
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
  • Cultural dance show
  • Tea factory visit
  • Ramboda Falls
  • Seetha Amman Temple
  • Gregory Lake
  • Scenic train Nanu Oya–Ella
  • Nine Arches Bridge
  • Little Adam’s Peak
  • Drive to Colombo
  • City tour: Galle Face, Gangaramaya Temple
  • Shopping

Transportation: Private car with chauffeur-guide; scenic train Nanu Oya–Ella.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Accommodation in the chosen hotel category on twin/double sharing
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Sightseeing and activities listed in the itinerary
  • Entry tickets for the attractions marked as included
  • Dinner daily
  • Train tickets Nanu Oya–Ella (reserved, subject to availability)

Not included

  • International airfare (quoted separately on request)
  • Visa fees and travel insurance (we can arrange both)
  • GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
  • Tips, porterage, personal expenses and optional tours
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Visa information

Indian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Sri Lanka. We apply for you.

Visa assistance

Important notes & policies

Travel dates

Available on dates of your choice. Best time to visit Sri Lanka: December to April (west & south), May to September (east).

Price per person

Prices depend on travel dates, hotel category and number of travellers. Request a quote for the current price.

Child policy

Child rates depend on the child’s age and whether an extra bed is needed. Share each child’s age when you enquire and we will quote accordingly.

Payment terms

50% advance confirms the booking. The balance is due 25–30 days before departure, as stated in your quotation. Payments are accepted by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) or cheque; cash deposits are not accepted. Bank details are shared when you confirm.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be sent by email. Charges depend on how close to departure you cancel and on the hotels, airlines and suppliers in your booking; the exact slab is written in your quotation. Peak dates (15 December – 15 January) are usually non-refundable within 30 days of departure. Changes to a confirmed booking are treated as a cancellation and rebooking. Refunds take at least 15 days to process, and unused services are not refundable.

Booking terms

  • Hotel check-in is generally at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on the hotel.
  • Hotels and room types are subject to availability at the time of booking. If a hotel is not available, we offer a similar property and tell you about any change in cost.
  • Room views, floors, bed type and interconnecting rooms are at the hotel’s discretion.
  • For safety, we do not plan night driving in hill areas. Vehicle A/C is switched off on hill roads.
  • Peak-season surcharges and Christmas / New Year gala dinners are charged extra where applicable.
  • Any complaint should be reported to us during the trip, or in writing within 15 days of the tour ending.
  • Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Pune courts only.

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