Sri Lanka: Tea Estates, Highlands & Jungle — 7 Days

Nuwara Eliya tea plantations, Horton Plains trekking, and lowland jungle stays across four distinct regional hotels

This seven-day route moves through Sri Lanka's central highlands and southwestern lowlands, anchoring itself at four separate properties. The itinerary begins in Colombo, then climbs to Nuwara Eliya, the country's highest city and centre of Ceylon tea production, where two nights permit a full day's trekking in Horton Plains National Park. The route then descends to Koslanda for a guided jungle walk through private forest, before finishing in the coastal wetlands of Kaleliya. Each location offers distinct geography and a different accommodation base — from a heritage tea factory converted to a hotel, to a jungle lodge set within primary forest. The pace is unhurried, with transfers handled by English-speaking drivers and all park fees and activities included.

Highlights

Four-hour nature trail through Horton Plains National Park to Baker's Waterfall and World's End point
Two-night stay at Heritance Tea Factory in Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka's tea-growing region
Guided jungle trek through private forest at Living Heritage Koslanda in the southwestern lowlands
Accommodation in four distinct regional properties, each representing a different ecosystem and hotel style

Day by day

1Arrival in ColomboColombo · Colombo International Airport · Cinnamon Grand Hotel

Arrival at Colombo International Airport. A representative meets guests in the arrival lounge and arranges ground transfer to the capital — approximately one hour by road. Evening accommodation at Cinnamon Grand Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

2Colombo to Nuwara Eliya: Tea CountryColombo to Nuwara Eliya · Heritance Tea Factory

Travel inland to Nuwara Eliya over six hours. Stay at Heritance Tea Factory, a working tea estate hotel in Sri Lanka's highlands.

3Horton Plains National Park and Baker's WaterfallHorton Plains National Park · Heritance Tea Factory

A four-hour nature trail through Horton Plains National Park leads to Baker's Waterfall and World's End cliff viewpoint. Overnight at Heritance Tea Factory in Nuwara Eliya.

4Transfer to Koslanda and Living Heritage LodgeKoslanda · Living Heritage Koslanda

Drive three hours to Koslanda. Stay at Living Heritage Koslanda, a jungle lodge.

5Guided Jungle Trek at Koslandaprivate forest land adjoining Living Heritage Koslanda · Living Heritage Koslanda

A guided trek through the private forest land adjoining Living Heritage Koslanda, exploring the lowland jungle ecosystem. Evening return to the lodge for overnight stay.

6Koslanda to Kaleliya: Drive to the Southwestern LowlandsCasa Heliconia · Koslanda to Kaleliya via Pasyala

After breakfast, transfer to Kaleliya via Pasyala—a five-hour drive. Settle in at Casa Heliconia for the night.

7DepartureColombo International Airport

Transfer to Colombo International Airport for departure — approximately one hour by road from Kaleliya.

Where you go

Map: Sri Lanka: Tea Estates, Highlands & Jungle — 7 Days route — Numbers follow the itinerary order. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

1Colombo
2Horton Plains National Park

Included

Accommodation in mentioned hotels
Meals as per mentioned meal plans
Air conditioned transfers with an English speaking chauffeur guide
All mentioned activities and park entrance fees
Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season
Accommodation and meals (For 2 Adults)
1 night in Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo on bed and breakfast basis
2 nights Heritance Tea Factory in Nuwara Eliya on bed and breakfast basis
2 nights at Living Heritage Koslanda on bed and breakfast basis
1 night at at Casa Heliconia in Kaleliya Half Boardbasis