Explore Sri Lanka’s tea country on 11 scenic stages of the Pekoe Trail, summit Kirigalpotta, and enjoy classic highland train rides with a tour leader and comfortable locally owned stays.
  • Hike eleven scenic stages of the Pekoe Trail through tea country.
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
  • Ride a scenic train through the central highlands.
  • Witness tea pickers at work on the Pekoe Trail.
  • Summit Kirigalpotta, Sri Lanka’s second-highest peak, through cloud forest.
  • Hike into Horton Plains’ cloud forest from Dayagama.
  • Climb Ella Rock for views of Ella Gap and Little Adam’s Peak.
  • Admire the Nine Arches Bridge on Stage 16 to Demodara.
Stay in locally owned, well-located properties offering comfort and value, including Hotel Suisse Kandy, Daynish Rock Bungalow, Bandarawela Hotel, O2 Ella, Galway Heights and Ramada Colombo (or similar). Solo travellers are roomed together; private rooms are usually available for a supplement. Balcony upgrades are offered on Days 1–3.