Restored colonial-era tea planters' bungalows scattered across working estates in Sri Lanka's hill country.
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Overview
Ceylon's Tea Country
Four restored bungalows, each set on a working tea estate amid the rolling hills of the Bogawantalawa Valley.
Ceylon Tea Trails comprises four restored colonial-era planters' bungalows scattered across working tea estates in the Bogawantalawa Valley, known locally as the 'Golden Valley of Tea' for its role in Ceylon's tea industry. Each bungalow retains its original early 20th-century character, with guests able to move between properties during a stay. Days typically combine walks through the tea gardens, visits to a working tea factory, and the cool, misty climate of Sri Lanka's central highlands.
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Restored Planters' Bungalows
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Working Tea Estates
1900s
Original Bungalow Era
1,200m+
Hill Country Elevation
Suites
Planters' Bungalow Rooms
Individually restored bungalows, each set on its own working tea estate.
Bungalow Suite — Ceylon Tea Trails
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Colonial-Era ArchitectureBungalows dating to the early 20th-century tea planting era.
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Working Tea EstatesEach bungalow sits on genuine, active tea plantations.
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Multi-Bungalow StaysGuests can move between all four properties during one visit.
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Cool Hill Country ClimateThe elevated setting offers a refreshing change from coastal heat.
Experiences
Tea Country, Explored
Tea garden walks and factory visits define a stay in the Bogawantalawa Valley.
Culture
Tea Factory Tour
A visit to a working tea factory, from leaf to finished Ceylon tea.
Adventure
Tea Estate Walks
Guided walks through the rolling green tea gardens.
Scenery
Hill Country Viewpoints
Panoramic viewpoints across the valley's tea-covered hills.
Dining
Planters' Table Dining
Meals are served in the tradition of the original tea planters' households.
01The main bungalow dining room
02Afternoon tea on the veranda
03Picnic lunches on estate walks
04In-bungalow dining on request
Bungalow Veranda — Ceylon Tea Trails
Location
Bogawantalawa Valley
Known as the 'Golden Valley of Tea,' in Sri Lanka's central hill country.
Located across working tea estates in the Bogawantalawa Valley.
Known historically as the 'Golden Valley of Tea.'
Set at elevation, offering a cool climate change from the coast.
Roughly 5-6 hours by road from Colombo.
Fly
Fly into Colombo, then continue by road.
Drive
A scenic 5-6 hour drive into Sri Lanka's hill country.
Arrive
Check-in from 14:00, with a tea garden walk to follow.
Ceylon's Hill Country
Planters' Bungalows, Working Estates
Restored colonial tea bungalows amid the rolling hills of Ceylon's tea country.