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Adventure & Nature
Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka: 8-Day Epic Horton Plains to Ella Trek
- Hatton
- Dayagama
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Adventure & Nature
Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka: 6-Day Trekking Tour
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Hatton → Norwood · 5 stops
- Private & tailor-made
From
US$900 per person
US$900 pp
Tour overview
Your journey
Answer nature's call with this premier 6-Day Pekoe Trail Trekking Tour in Sri Lanka. Discover the island’s most scenic long-distance walking route on a carefully curated hiking holiday.
Our itinerary perfectly blends misty tea plantations, rolling hill country slopes, and charming cultural villages. Designed specifically for nature lovers and soft-adventure seekers, this Pekoe Trail tour features moderate daily hikes with breathtaking mountain views, offering unmatched adventure and deep cultural immersion in under a week.
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Route
- Hatton → Norwood
- Ideal for
- Adventure & Nature
- Meals
- Bed & breakfast
- Style
- Private, tailor-made
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 01
Bed & breakfastArrival & Tea Country Immersion
Colombo Airport (CMB) → HattonArrive in Colombo and enjoy a scenic transfer to Hatton, the refreshing gateway to Sri Lanka’s iconic tea region. Relax and soak in the mountain air.
- Overnight:
- Hatton
- Meals:
- Bed & breakfast
Day 02
Bed & breakfastPekoe Trail Section: Hatton to Kotagala
Hatton → KotagalaEmbark on your first guided walk on the Pekoe Trail. Experience classic tea-country scenery as you trek through serene lakes and river valleys to Kotagala.
- Overnight:
- Kotagala
- Meals:
- Bed & breakfast
Day 03
Bed & breakfastCultural Hike: Kotagala to Norwood
Kotagala → Norwood → HattonDeepen your cultural immersion by passing historic Ceylon tea factories and vibrant plantation communities, enjoying panoramic viewpoints along the way.
- Overnight:
- Hatton
- Meals:
- Bed & breakfast
- Visiting:
- Norwood
Day 04
Bed & breakfastAdam's Peak Views & Golden Valley
Hatton → Norwood → Bogawantalawa → HattonHike ridgelines with potential Adam’s Peak views before descending into the world-famous Bogawantalawa Valley, often called the "Golden Valley of Tea."
- Overnight:
- Hatton
- Meals:
- Bed & breakfast
- Visiting:
- Norwood, Bogawantalawa
Day 05
Bed & breakfastRemote Highland Adventure
Hatton → Bogawantalawa → Dayagama → NorwoodDiscover Sri Lanka's untouched highlands on a more adventurous trek through remote dairy farms and open grasslands toward Dayagama.
- Overnight:
- Norwood
- Meals:
- Bed & breakfast
- Visiting:
- Bogawantalawa, Dayagama
Day 06
Bed & breakfastDeparture
Norwood → Colombo Airport (CMB)A final scenic drive back to the airport, filled with memories of an unforgettable hill-country walking holiday.
- Overnight:
- —
- Meals:
- Bed & breakfast
- Hatton
Central Province1.Hatton
Day 1 · Day 3 · Day 4 · 3 nights
A tea-country town, base for Adam's Peak and the Pekoe Trail.
Central Province
1.Hatton
Day 1 · Day 3 · Day 4 · 3 nights
A tea-country town, base for Adam's Peak and the Pekoe Trail.
RouteColombo Airport (CMB) → Hatton → Kotagala → Norwood → Hatton → Norwood → Bogawantalawa → Hatton → Bogawantalawa → Dayagama → Norwood → Colombo Airport (CMB)
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Your price
What's included
Included
- Accommodation: 05 nights' stay in Hatton and Norwood at specified hotels/bungalows on a Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis.
- Airport Transfers: Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) upon arrival and private transfer to Katunayake for departure.
- Transportation: A dedicated, English-speaking chauffeur guide for the entire duration of the tour in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Trekking Logistics: All necessary transfers from the hotels to the starting points of the treks and pickup from the finishing points on Day 02, 03, 04, and 05.
- Expert Guidance: Service of an experienced trekking guide for the specified Pekoe Trail sections.
- Fuel & Taxes: All fuel costs, toll charges, parking fees, and local government taxes associated with the private transport.
Not included
- Flights: International airfare to and from Sri Lanka.
- Visa Fees: Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee (approximately $50 for most nationalities).
- Other Meals: All Lunches and Dinners throughout the 6 days.
- Entry Fees: Entrance fees to any historical sites, museums, or monuments not explicitly mentioned in the trekking itinerary (e.g., specific tea factory tours with tasting fees).
- Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (highly recommended for a trekking holiday).
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone calls, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and snacks.
- Gratuities: Tips for the chauffeur guide, trekking guide, and hotel/restaurant staff (expected in Sri Lanka).
- Gear: Personal hiking equipment (hiking shoes, daypacks, trekking poles, etc.).
Before you travel
Good to know
Climate
Warm and tropical all year — around 25–30 °C by day, cooler in the hill country; brief afternoon showers are common.
Clothing
Light summer clothing, plus a light jacket for the hills and air-conditioned spaces.
Footwear
Comfortable shoes for sightseeing; sandals are handy for temple visits.
Essentials
Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
Temple dress code
Shoulders and knees covered; shoes are removed at temples, so socks are useful on hot ground.
Travel comfort
Some drives are long — loose, breathable clothing makes the journey easier.
Evenings
Casual but neat attire is recommended at hotels.
Wellness
Hotel spas offer massages and treatments (extra charge); yoga and water sports are widely available.
Health
No antimalarial medication is needed; protect against daytime mosquitoes because of dengue risk.
Visa (eTA)
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization before arrival.
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Booking with confidence
Payment & cancellation
Payment schedule
- 50% deposit at the time of booking to secure your reservation
- The remaining 50% is due at least 60 days before arrival
- For bookings made within 60 days of arrival, full payment is required at booking
Cancellation terms
| When you cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| 61 days or more before arrival | Full refund (minus processing fees) |
| 30 – 60 days before arrival | 50% cancellation fee |
| 29 days or less / no-show | No refund |
Terms & conditions
- 1. Booking & confirmation
- All bookings are subject to availability. A booking is confirmed only once the deposit is received. We reserve the right to decline any booking at our discretion.
- 2. Passport & visas
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Sri Lanka. A tourist visa (eTA) must be obtained before arrival.
- 3. Insurance
- We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, medical emergencies and baggage loss.
- 4. Changes to the itinerary
- We make every effort to follow the planned itinerary, but may adjust routes, hotels or activities due to unforeseen circumstances, always with an alternative of a similar standard.
Tailor-made for you
Request your private quote
Tell us your dates and wishes. A Sri Lanka travel specialist will send you this itinerary with hotels and a personal price — adjusted exactly the way you like.
- No payment needed to enquire
- A specialist replies within 24 hours on office days
- Every day, hotel and activity can be changed
- Private chauffeur-guide and 24/7 support
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