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Travel from Colombo’s coastal bustle into the cool tea country and colonial forts on a 9-night Sri Lanka circuit. Expect hill-country trains, Horton Plains walks and morning whale trips off Galle—balanced with temple visits and tea-plantation insight.
Travel from Colombo’s coastal bustle into the cool tea country and colonial forts on a 9-night Sri Lanka circuit. Expect hill-country trains, Horton Plains walks and morning whale trips off Galle—balanced with temple visits and tea-plantation insight.
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Operated by Seasons Travels · Colombo, Western Province
Morning light on Colombo’s bay washes the city awake, then the tour slips inland — up into Kandy’s hill-cooled air and onward along a train that clings to the tea country’s terraces. The first hours feel cinematic: a compact country where colonial-era forts, temple bells and tea pickers share the same horizon.
moderate.
9–10 days.
Suitable for travelers with basic fitness; includes multi-hour walks (Horton Plains) and periods of standing or walking during tours.
The south-coast whale season runs roughly November–April; mornings are calmer and improve sighting chances for blue whales and dolphins.
The hill-country train (Kandy–Nanu Oya) is scenic and slow-moving; book reserved seats and prepare for a 3–4 hour journey with steep gradients and frequent photo stops.
No technical skills needed—Horton Plains walks are on maintained trails but require sturdy shoes and the ability to walk 3–4 hours at a steady pace.
Cover shoulders and knees, remove hats and shoes before entering inner temple areas, and avoid pointing feet toward shrines; photograph only where permitted.
Sri Lanka’s coastal forts reflect Dutch and Portuguese presence, while the British established tea plantations in the 19th century that reshaped the hill country’s economy and landscapes.
Whale-watching operators are increasingly regulated to reduce disturbance to cetaceans; choose companies that follow approach-distance guidelines and support responsible tourism.
Seasons Travels operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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