Central Highlands

Hill Country

Blue trains, waterfalls and mountain villages wrapped in mist.

Ride the world's most beautiful train line from Kandy to Ella, walk to Nine Arch Bridge at dawn, and wake up above the clouds in Nuwara Eliya.

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Journeys

Tours that include Hill Country.

14+ Days

A deeper journey through the island

Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.

from $1,840

7 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast

The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.

from $890

10 Days

Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches

A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.

from $1,290

Experiences

Horton Plains & Nuwara EliyaHalf day (early start)

A cool 9km loop across high grassland to a cliff that drops away into cloud.

Kandy → Ella6–7 hours

Lean out of an open doorway as tea terraces and waterfalls slide past. The world's most beautiful train ride.

SigiriyaHalf day (sunrise)

1,200 steps past the mirror wall and frescoes to a palace built on top of a rock.

Anuradhapura & PolonnaruwaHalf day

Ride between stupas, palace ruins and monastery tanks under the shade of old trees.