Walk through mountains, forests, tea plantations and scenic trails.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Ella Rock
Ella Rock is a hiking viewpoint above Ella, reached through a landscape of railway paths, tea slopes and woodland.
Ella Rock - 02
Little Adam’s Peak
Little Adam's Peak is a walking viewpoint near Ella, with paths through tea-growing slopes and views towards Ella Gap.
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Horton Plains and World’s End
Horton Plains protects a high plateau of grassland and cloud forest; its walking circuit includes World's End and Baker's Falls.
Horton Plains National Park - 04
Knuckles Mountain Range
The Knuckles range northeast of Kandy includes montane forest, river valleys and village landscapes within a protected highland area.
Knuckles Mountain Range - 05
Hanthana Mountain Range
KandyHanthana is a range of hills south of Kandy, with walking routes overlooking the city and surrounding tea-growing landscape.
Hanthana Mountain Range
Good to know
The highlands are much cooler than the coast, and mist or rain can roll in at any time of year — pack layers and a light rain jacket. Reserved seats on the hill-country trains can sell out, so we book them early.
From the first idea to the final detail, we design Sri Lankan journeys you'll remember forever.