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Tea plantations near Nuwara Eliya

Little England in Tea Country

Nuwara Eliya

  • 16°C average
  • 1,868 m above sea level
  • Ceylon tea estates
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Cool Air and Green Slopes

The highest town on the island is surrounded by tea estates, waterfalls and colonial-era clubs. Mornings are misty and evenings are cool, so a jumper is part of the packing list.

Tea Estates
Tea Estates Endless rows of tea bushes on the hillsides.
Misty Mornings
Misty Mornings Cloud drifts through the valleys at first light.
Trails
Trails Walking and cycling routes through the plantations.

Signature Curated Journeys

Journeys Through Tea Country

Estate stays, tea tastings and mountain trails.

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A hiker on a ridge trail through green mountains 8 Days / 7 Nights Tailor-Made Journey

The Great Pekoe Trail & Knuckles Mountain Spine

  • Guided single-track trekking through Knuckles cloud forest
  • Curated Pekoe Trail signature stages with mobile support
  • Scenic gravel gravel-bike cycling through ancient tanks

Starts From A$2,332 / person

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Infinity pool of a colonial bungalow above tea-covered hills 8 Days / 7 Nights Tailor-Made Journey

Highland Mist & Southern Riviera

  • Colonial planter bungalow stay with private tea Sommelier tasting
  • Private sunset catamaran cruise around Weligama bay
  • Architectural walking tour of UNESCO Galle Fort ramparts

Starts From A$2,721 / guest

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Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Nuwara Eliya

Colonial bungalows and estate lodges in the tea hills.

Curated Adventures & Moments

Tea and Mountain Air

From plucking to tasting, and waterfalls to golf.

Plan a Private Excursion

  • Tea Factory and Tasting

    Follow a leaf from the bush to your cup.

  • Horton Plains and World’s End

    An early walk to the edge of the plateau.

  • Pekoe Trail Walk

    A day section of the new long-distance tea trail.

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Things to Do in Nuwara Eliya

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