Araliya Green City 7-Day Hill Country Tour 2025

Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Your private AC vehicle and experienced English-speaking driver will be waiting with a welcome sign.

Scenic drive through changing landscapes — from coastal plains to misty mountains. Optional stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route.

Photo stop at Sri Lanka's 11th highest waterfall (109m) cascading down the mountain.

Stop at a working tea factory to witness the tea-making process and enjoy fresh Ceylon tea tasting.

Arrive at Araliya Green City, check into your premium mountain-view room, and enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Early morning departure to Horton Plains. Trek to World's End (880m cliff drop) and Baker's Falls. Spot sambar deer in this UNESCO World Heritage cloud forest.

Return to Nuwara Eliya for lunch. Enjoy boating on Gregory Lake, horse riding, or simply relax by the water with mountain views.

Visit the colonial-era Post Office, historic Hill Club, Victoria Park, and bustling local market.

Visit local strawberry farms for fresh picking and taste strawberry-based products.

Visit Sri Lanka's second largest botanical garden (5,400m altitude). Famous for its rose garden, fern collection, and the "Fernery" established in 1860.

Guided walk through emerald-green tea estates. Learn about tea plucking and interact with tea pickers. Visit Pedro Tea Estate or Labookellie Tea Centre.

Visit the sacred site believed to be where Sita was held captive in the Ramayana epic.

Optional sunset visit for panoramic views of Nuwara Eliya town and surrounding mountains.

After breakfast, depart for Kandy. Stop at St. Clair's Falls and Devon Falls en route — two of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls.

Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist temple, housing the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Marvel at the intricate Kandyan architecture.

Explore the lakeside city — visit Kandy Lake, Queen's Hotel, local bazaars, and the Kandy View Point.

Attend a traditional cultural dance performance featuring fire dancers, drummers, and elaborate costumes.

Evening drive back to Araliya Green City for dinner and overnight stay.

After early breakfast, transfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station. Board the iconic blue train for one of the world's most scenic rail journeys through tea-covered mountains.

Arrive in Ella, a charming hill country town. Visit Ella Gap for stunning views across the southern plains.

Trek to the famous Nine Arch Bridge (Bridge in the Sky) — a colonial-era railway bridge surrounded by lush jungle.

For the adventurous, hike Little Adam's Peak (45 mins) for breathtaking 360-degree views.

Evening drive back to hotel for dinner and rest.

Sleep in and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Use the hotel's facilities — spa, heated pool, or simply enjoy the mountain views from your room.

For golf enthusiasts, play a round at one of Asia's oldest golf clubs (est. 1889) surrounded by mountains.

Enjoy horse riding at the racecourse or additional boating on Gregory Lake.

Visit local markets for tea, strawberries, vegetables, and souvenirs. Explore the bazaar for local crafts.

Special dinner at Araliya Green City to celebrate your hill country experience.

Final breakfast at the hotel with views of the misty mountains. Checkout from Araliya Green City.

Scenic drive back to Bandaranaike International Airport. Optional stops at:

• Kitulgala — White water rafting or "Bridge on the River Kwai" film location
• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — If not visited on Day 1
• Colombo City Tour — If time permits before flight

Transfer to airport for your departure flight. End of an unforgettable 7-day Sri Lankan hill country experience.