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Food, crafts and local life · SRI LANKA

Tea, Spices and Farm Tables

7 days · 6 nights • Customisable itinerary • Colombo → Colombo

Panoramic view of Matale town surrounded by green hills beneath a cloudy sky, Sri Lanka
Matale town beneath green hills
Kandy Lake surrounded by city buildings and green hills, framed by tree branches, Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake and surrounding hills
Railway tracks curving through Hatton station with platforms and hillside town buildings, Sri Lanka
Hatton railway station and tracks

A JOURNEY TO MAKE YOUR OWN

The experience

Tea, Spices and Farm Tables is a 7-day Sri Lanka itinerary starting in Colombo and finishing in Colombo. Tea and spice production visits linked with cooking and farm meals. Use this route as the starting point for a personalised quote, with the pace, accommodation and activities adjusted to your dates.

Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Starts in
Colombo
Finishes in
Colombo
Travel style
Private, tailor-made proposal
Your route

Colombo > Matale > Kandy > Hatton > Colombo

A suggested itinerary. Your operator must confirm the final schedule, stays, activities and price before booking.

THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

Your itinerary

DAY 01MataleArrive and settle in

Day 1 activities

  • Meet at the agreed starting point in Colombo and travel to your Matale base. Keep arrival-day plans flexible around your actual arrival time.
  • Visit a working spice or farm enterprise by appointment and discuss local cultivation.
  • Arrange a local host, producer or workshop for this stop in advance; agree payment, dietary needs and participation before arrival.
Overnight
Matale
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Colombo to Matale; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 02KandyTravel to Kandy

Day 2 activities

  • Continue from Matale to Kandy, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth respectfully and take a gentle walk beside Kandy Lake.
  • Arrange a local host, producer or workshop for this stop in advance; agree payment, dietary needs and participation before arrival.
Overnight
Kandy
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Matale to Kandy; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 03KandyExplore Kandy

Day 3 activities

  • Explore Peradeniya Botanical Gardens with enough time for shaded breaks.
  • Arrange a local host, producer or workshop for this stop in advance; agree payment, dietary needs and participation before arrival.
Overnight
Kandy
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 04HattonTravel to Hatton

Day 4 activities

  • Continue from Kandy to Hatton, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
  • Arrange an estate walk and tea-making visit, with access agreed by the tea property.
  • Arrange a local host, producer or workshop for this stop in advance; agree payment, dietary needs and participation before arrival.
Overnight
Hatton
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Kandy to Hatton; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 05HattonExplore Hatton

Day 5 activities

  • Explore the Dickoya valley and reservoir viewpoints with an unhurried scenic drive.
  • Arrange a local host, producer or workshop for this stop in advance; agree payment, dietary needs and participation before arrival.
Overnight
Hatton
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 06HattonExplore Hatton

Day 6 activities

  • Choose a guided section of tea-country walking suited to the day’s weather and your fitness.
  • Arrange a local host, producer or workshop for this stop in advance; agree payment, dietary needs and participation before arrival.
Overnight
Hatton
Meals
Meal plan selected in your quote.
Travel planning
Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
Transport
Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 07ColomboOnward journey

Day 7 activities

  • After a relaxed start, finish the itinerary in Colombo. Agree the final drop-off and leave enough time for any onward connection.
  • Airport transfers are included only if your written quote specifies them.
Overnight
No overnight stay planned
Meals
As agreed in your quote.
Travel planning
Road transfer from Hatton to Colombo; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
Transport
Final transfer or local drop-off, as agreed.

THE PLACES ALONG THE WAY

Your Sri Lanka route

  1. Colombo ↗
  2. Matale ↗
  3. Kandy ↗
  4. Hatton ↗

Use the destination cards or open a place in maps below.

Pins show approximate destination centres. Distances between destinations are straight-line estimates, not driving distances.

The route lists destinations and overnight bases. Exact roads, station transfers and activity meeting points are agreed with your operator.

PLAN THE DETAILS

Shape your package

Accommodation & meals

Choose guesthouse, hotel, boutique stay or villa options in your quote; named properties are not yet allocated.

Breakfast, half board, full board, tastings and special meals are included only when listed in the final quote. Share dietary requirements before confirming.

What to include in your quote
  • Every overnight stay, room type and agreed meal.
  • Driver, guide, vehicle, fuel, parking and any station or airport transfers.
  • Entry tickets, safari jeeps, boats, activity equipment and specialist guides.
  • Taxes, payment schedule and cancellation terms.

These are items to request, not confirmed inclusions.

Costs to budget separately

Unless specifically included in your quote, allow for international flights, entry requirements, travel insurance, personal spending, tips, optional activities and meals outside the agreed plan.

Season, activity level & suitability

Varies by activity; shorter alternatives on request. Suitable pace and access depend on the activities selected. Tell the operator about mobility requirements, child ages and swimming or walking ability.

  • Confirm the full itinerary, exact pickup and drop-off points, and a realistic daily schedule with the operator.
  • Request an itemised quote covering accommodation, transport, guide services, admission, meals, taxes and optional activities.
  • Check current access, weather and local conditions before travel; the final programme may need to change.
Booking & cancellation

This page is an itinerary proposal, not a confirmed departure. Before paying, obtain the named operator’s written quote, availability, payment terms and cancellation policy. Sending an enquiry does not make a reservation.

LET’S SHAPE YOUR JOURNEY

Request your personalised quote

Tell the Travel Picks team your dates, group size, preferred stays and any changes to this route.

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