5 DAYS TEA TRAILS EXPERIENCE Private tour : Daily departure from Colombo with a private vehicel and Diethelm guide in the language of your choice (surcharges may apply).   YOUR HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE WILL TAKE YOU TO:   Colombo   Dickoya   Day 01 COLOMBO - DICKOYA   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.   Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner     Day 02 DICKOYA   First the "Tea Experience" with our Planter in Residence. Follow the trail of the planters of old 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.   Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner     Day 03 DICKOYA   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.   Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner     Day 04 DICKOYA   A dawn expedition to climb the famed " Adams Peak " mountain nearby. On completion return to the bungalow and enjoy a well deserved spa treatment.   Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner     Day 05 DICKOYA - COLOMBO   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   Meals included : Breakfast       Our package tour prices are inclusive of transfers to / from hotel in Colombo, trekker fees, accommodation on shared twin basis, meals as described in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), services of a licensed tour guide, service charges and applicable government taxes. Not included are optional tours, meals other than described, drinks, personal expenses, tips. This tour can be arranged from Bentota for a surcharge. LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING   Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka Telephone : +94 11 2313131 | Fax : +94 11 2300003 | E-Mail : wyomi.a@lk.diethelmtravel.com 24 hour hotline : +94 77 744 7119