{"id":2398,"date":"2025-08-21T11:42:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toursite.link\/waveoflanka\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2025-10-02T08:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:48:04","slug":"hill-country-tea-trails-7n-8d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/?p=2398","title":{"rendered":"Hill Country & Tea Trails \u2013 7N\/8D"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hill Country & Tea Trails \u2013 7N\/8D<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Duration <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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7 Nights \/ 8 Days<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Theme <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nature \u00b7 Relaxation \u00b7 Scenic Highlands<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Route<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Colombo \u2192 Kandy \u2192 Nuwara Eliya \u2192 Ella \u2192 Haputale \u2192 Colombo<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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  • Private Transport<\/li>
  • English-Speaking Guide<\/li>
  • Refreshments and Water Bottles<\/li>
  • Entrance Fees<\/li>
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    • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions<\/li>
    • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, additional activities)<\/li>
    • Travel insurance<\/li>
    • Visa fees<\/li>
    • Any meals not specified (e.g., lunch, snacks)<\/li>
    • Gratuities (for drivers, guides, etc.)<\/li>
    • Additional transportation costs (e.g., local transfers not specified)<\/li>
    • Optional activities (e.g., adventure sports, special tours)<\/li>
    • Any costs arising from unforeseen circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, political unrest)<\/li>
    • Anything not explicitly stated as included in the package or tour.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Day 1: Arrival in Colombo \u2013 Journey to Kandy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \u00a0On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your representative and driven to the cool highlands of Kandy<\/strong>, the gateway to Sri Lanka\u2019s central hills. En route, stop by a spice garden in Matale<\/strong> for a sensory experience of the island\u2019s herbs and spices. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic<\/strong> and witness the evening pooja. Enjoy a cultural dance performance before settling into your hotel. Overnight stay in Kandy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Day 2: Botanical Gardens & Scenic Drive to Nuwara Eliya<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \u00a0After breakfast, take a peaceful morning stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya<\/strong>, home to rare orchids and towering palms. Then begin your scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya<\/strong>, also known as \u201cLittle England\u201d. Visit a tea plantation and factory<\/strong> en route to witness Sri Lanka\u2019s iconic tea-making process. On arrival, explore Gregory Lake<\/strong>, colonial bungalows, and the local market. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Day 3: Explore Nuwara Eliya \u2013 Lakes, Gardens & Temples<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \u00a0Spend the day discovering Nuwara Eliya\u2019s charming attractions. Visit the Seetha Amman Temple<\/strong>, believed to be linked to the Ramayana legend, and explore the beautifully maintained Hakgala Botanical Gardens<\/strong>. Enjoy a gentle boat ride on Gregory Lake or take afternoon high tea at the Grand Hotel. Relax in the crisp mountain air and scenic surroundings. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Day 4: Horton Plains & World's End<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \u00a0Begin early with a journey to Horton Plains National Park<\/strong>, a protected montane ecosystem known for its mist-covered grasslands and cloud forests. Embark on a rewarding trek to World\u2019s End<\/strong>, a sheer cliff with awe-inspiring views, and visit Baker\u2019s Falls<\/strong> along the way. Return to Nuwara Eliya for a leisurely afternoon. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Day 5: Scenic Train Ride to Ella<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \u00a0Today, board the famous train from Nanu Oya to Ella<\/strong>, one of the most breathtaking rail journeys in Asia. Pass through lush tea estates, rolling hills, waterfalls, and remote villages. On arrival in Ella<\/strong>, visit the stunning Nine Arches Bridge<\/strong>, a colonial-era architectural marvel. Relax and enjoy Ella\u2019s laid-back hill town vibe. Overnight stay in Ella.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Day 6: Ella Adventures \u2013 Peaks & Panoramas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \u00a0Start your morning with a scenic hike to Little Adam\u2019s Peak<\/strong>, a moderate trail offering stunning views of the Ella Gap and tea valleys below. Later, visit Ravana Falls<\/strong>, cascading dramatically from the mountains, or enjoy a wellness massage or caf\u00e9-hopping experience. The afternoon is free to relax or explore on your own. Overnight stay in Ella.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Day 7: Haputale Highlands & Lipton\u2019s Seat<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Take a morning drive to Haputale<\/strong>, a quiet town surrounded by emerald tea fields. Hike or drive up to Lipton\u2019s Seat<\/strong>, one of the most scenic viewpoints in Sri Lanka, where Sir Thomas Lipton once surveyed his tea empire. Visit the Dambatenne Tea Factory<\/strong>, one of the oldest in the region. Return to Ella or stay overnight in Haputale, depending on your preferred pace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Day 8: Return to Colombo & Departure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \u00a0After breakfast, begin your return journey to Colombo<\/strong>, descending from the hills through dramatic landscapes and rural charm. If time permits, enjoy a short city orientation tour of Colombo or relax at a seaside caf\u00e9. Finally, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport<\/strong> for your departure, bringing your peaceful hill country retreat to a close.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Duration 7 Nights \/ 8 Days Theme Nature \u00b7 Relaxation \u00b7 Scenic Highlands Route Colombo \u2192 Kandy \u2192 Nuwara Eliya \u2192 Ella \u2192 Haputale \u2192 Colombo Inclusions Private Transport English-Speaking Guide Refreshments and Water Bottles Entrance Fees Government Taxes and Service Charges Exclusions Anything not mentioned in the inclusions Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, additional activities) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2399,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pathways-to-discovery"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2398"}],"version-history":[{"count":85,"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3868,"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398\/revisions\/3868"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waveoflanka.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}