Central Province

Matale

Spice-garden country in the hills above Kandy, where true Ceylon cinnamon is peeled by hand.

Spice-garden country in the hills above Kandy, where true Ceylon cinnamon is peeled by hand.

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Journeys

Tours that include Matale.

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

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

Experiences

Matale & the Kandy hills2 hours

Peel true Ceylon cinnamon straight from the bark and understand why the world once sailed here for it.

Nuwara Eliya3 hours

Walk the terraces with a picker, then taste single-estate Ceylon at 6,000 feet.

Village kitchens island-wide4 hours

Grind spices on stone, cook over a wood fire, and eat with a family who taught you how.

Habarana & SigiriyaHalf day

Cross a lake by catamaran, ride a bullock cart, and share lunch on a lotus leaf.