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Excellent Trek - Do it whilst it's quiet (April 2026)

For a new trip, we were really impressed. Excellent organisation and adaptability. A few tweaks from Exodus regarding the itinerary and hotels can make this a best seller. We were only a small group (3 single travellers and us – a mother and daughter), and we had a fantastic time!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through the tea plantations and through the cloud jungle of Horton Plains. Apart from the walks around Ella, we saw a handful of walkers the whole trip - giving us a peaceful and special experience. Go now before it becomes more popular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mac went the extra mile throughout the trip. He arranged for leech socks to be bought for us (these weren't included on the Exodus packing guide and were needed during our trip). This is not a trip that can be done self-guided, as signage was sporadic and you could easily get lost in the middle of a tea plantation. Our deputy / tracker particularly looked after the back of the group, especially in poor weather (ensuring their safety). He was also a wealth of knowledge about the local flora and fauna. Conversations with Mac were always interesting and illuminating, particularly on the topic of Sri Lankan culture.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Leech socks are a must. Be prepared that there are some challenging walking days; particularly some days of long ascents, and some with back to back stages. One person in our trip added a day in Kandy to the start of the trip, which was a good idea to be able to see the city and it's attractions. We added some extra nights on the coast at the end of the trip (near the airport), which was lovely icing on the cake to relax after the walking.

Fortnight of fun

The Pekoe Trail offers wonderful walking through these historic tea plantations and because it is relatively newly opened up we often had the whole trail to ourselves. As a solo traveller, I was so lucky to be part of a large, energetic and hugely fun group of people. We enjoyed a mix of authentic rural life and a taste of some of the old colonial buildings from the past. Accommodation ranged from simple homestays to historic hotels.

Most Inspirational Moment

The long days of peace on the trail, walking the ancient paths in the beautiful landscape.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mac was a joy to spent time with. He took great care of our large group, always making sure we were safe but also that we had fun and saw as. much as we could. There was never a dull moment! Thanks Mac and all the local assistant guides, you made the trip so interesting.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a full-on trip with no rest day, so be ready for some long days on the trail with picnic stops. And be ready for wet weather and leeches!

Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail

The leader, Prathap, was exceptional and handled everything with great good humour and expertise. Every aspect of the trip more than fulfilled my expectations, and the quality of the leadership and administration was first-rate.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hiking up Kirrigalpottha was memorable, and I loved some the colonial accommodation such as Hotel Suisse and especially Bandarawela Hotel.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Quite exceptional. Excellent in every way. My especial thanks for his extra efforts on my behalf to provide Gluten-free food options wherever possible.

Hiking on Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail

It was a really great and often physically challenging experience, I enjoyed it immensely. Most of the days were very long with no relaxation time, much of this was down to the itinerary changes because the trains were out of action. Some of it was also due to a small number of slow walkers, but I guess you never know who you are going to get.

The tour guide Praphat Jayasinghe was excellent. He had excellent English, was friendly, organised and very knowledgeable. It was the first time the trip had been run plus there were some changes to the itinerary due to the recent cyclone, however everything ran smoothly. His expertise was obvious and we were fortunate to have him as our guide.

 

Most Inspirational Moment

The views. Prathap’s expertise. He really went out of his way to ensure we were looked after.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was brilliant!

Hiking on Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail

I loved the holiday and that it allowed me to travel to places I would not have been able to go to on my own.

 

Most Inspirational Moment

Adams Peak, felt adventurous and exciting, even though it was so crowded at the top. Tiny events along the trail - being invited to see a Hindu wedding and our guide giving us the flexibility and time to briefly become involved, seeing birds, interacting with locals.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I have already nominated him for the group leader award on the website, he was amazing: curious, kind, funny, flexible and adaptable to our needs, listened to what we liked and what we didn’t like.

Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail

This was my first trip with Exodus but it won’t be my last. The trip was wonderful, well organized with excellent support. Felt I got great quality for the cost.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hiking through the beautiful and varied countryside of Sri Lanka. Hearing about the history and culture, seeing and interacting with the local people. The food was great too!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mak is an engaging, professional, enthusiastic and knowledgable leader. Our needs and comfort were always a priority. You can have a great itinerary but without a Mak in charge it’s just a hike. He is terrific.

Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail

The itinerary, the planning, the logistics, the personnel, travel arrangements, food, accommodations were all top notch.

Most Inspirational Moment

The people and culture encountered, the scenery, the Pekoe Trail, sunrise at Adams Peak.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Prathap was knowledgeable, helpful, attentive, and made every effort to assure we were all going to have a great time.

Sri Lanka's Pekoe Trail

  1.  Mak our wonderful guide and leader.
  2. Walking through the amazing tea plantations and seeing the tea pickers. Great walks and scenery.
  3. The beautiful people of Sri Lanka who were so happy to see us. It was heartwarming to be met by the children as we walked through the local villages.
  4. Lunches prepared for us, traditional and authentic cuisine.
  5. Our visit to the Temple of the tooth in Kandy.
  6. Our visit to the tea factory on our last day.
Thoughts on Group Leader

The tour leader Mak was absolutely brilliant. He made the holiday and his local knowledge was invaluable. He was very organised, a great communicator and he went the extra mile to make our trip memorable. The bus driver and his assistant were also excellent. A great team who looked after us extremely well, thank you.