Day 1: Colombo - Dickoya

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - Friday, May 3, 2024

Embark on a scenic and unique journey as you head to Ceylon Tea Trails. In central Sri Lanka, just 4 hours from Colombo by car to the Castlereagh Lake, lies the Bogawantalawa Valley, known as the Golden Valley of Tea and home to old Ceylon, replete with rolling green hills, plantation bungalows, high tea and exquisite service. Here in solitude, at an elevation of 4000 feet above sea level, lies Ceylon Tea Trails, 4 classic colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. These historic houses have been restored by Dilmah Tea with the co-operation of Bogawantalawa Tea Estates, to offer guests the unique experience of life on a working tea estate. Bungalow sizes range from 4 to 6 rooms; 20 luxurious rooms and suites in all. You set your own pace while at Tea Trails. Unwind in our beautiful gardens, visit a factory for a gentle education in the art of Ceylon Tea or spend an adventure-filled day biking, trekking or simply taking scenic walks. We promise you an unforgettable holiday that will rejuvenate your spirit in the heart of the magical world of Ceylon tea.

Day 2: Dickoya

Friday, May 3, 2024 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

Ceylon, as they trekked through the dense jungle looking for the best slopes on which to plant tea. Then on to watch the tea pluckers pick two leaves and a bud with deft hands. A tea factory visit is a must to see the care with which the leaves are dried and processed for the “single origin tea” that Dilmah is famed for. Later in the day follow the scratch marks of the Gallus Lafayetii the endemic jungle fowl on a bird watching expedition.

Day 3: Dickoya

Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

Take a 90 minute train ride across the lush tea cladded mountains passing water falls, meadows and magnificent vistas to the Great Western station and return on mountain bikes to your bungalow. In the evening trek through some of the most beautiful and scenic country in the island.

Day 4: Dickoya

Sunday, May 5, 2024 - Monday, May 6, 2024

A dawn expedition to climb the famed “ Adams Peak ” mountain nearby. On completion return to the bungalow and enjoy a well deserved spa treatment. (Can be done Nov - Apr only, Other remaining months will be a day excursion)

Day 5: Dickoya - itulgala - olombo

Monday, May 6, 2024 - Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The final day at Tea Trails starts with that wonderful colonial institution, Bed Tea. Served by your butler as part of a gentle wake-up call, this must be the most civilized way to start the day. An early morning walk followed by an English breakfast-with-everything is a must at least once during your sojourn at Tea Trails. Via Kithulgala, drive back to Colombo