The Pekoe Trail in the Press
Since its launch, The Pekoe Trail has been featured by the world’s most respected travel publications. From TIME’s World’s Greatest Places to National Geographic’s Best of the World, here’s a collection of coverage that has helped put Sri Lanka’s first long-distance hiking trail on the global map.
Global Recognition
British Guild of Travel Writers
TIME
National Geographic
- Best of the World 2024: Readers Choice Winner
- How to Explore Sri Lanka’s Highlands on the New Pekoe Trail
- 20 of the Coolest Travel Adventures for 2023
The New York Times
BBC Travel
- A ‘Hike for Everyone’: The 300km Route Through Sri Lanka’s Dramatic Hills
- Top 25 Places to Visit in 2025
The Wall Street Journal
The Telegraph
- Kate Humble: I Tried Sri Lanka’s Brand New High-Altitude Hiking Trail
- Sri Lanka Itinerary: How to Plan the Perfect Trip
Condé Nast Traveller
The Times UK
- 25 Holidays to the Tiny Tropical Island Tipped as 2024’s Hottest Destination
- Views and Brews: What It’s Like to Hike the Pekoe Trail
Financial Times
Evening Standard
Daily Mail
International Travel Media
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
- Sri Lanka Has a New Walking Trail With Views of Water and Tea
- Some of the Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka
South China Morning Post
- Hong Kong Runner Completes Sri Lanka’s 300km Pekoe Trail in 58 Hours
- ‘Changing the Game’: Sri Lankan Mountain Trail Transforms High Country
- How Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka Is Transforming
The National (UAE)
- A Meditative Trek Through Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands
- Sri Lanka Looks to Adventure Travel to Attract Tourists
- Celebrating World Tourism Day 2024
Euronews
Country Life
Much Better Adventures
Time Out
Sydney Morning Herald
Nikkei Asia
iNews
Irish News
Condé Nast Traveller India
CN Traveller Middle East
Travel Trade Press
TTG Media
TTG Asia
- Teardrop Hotels Offers Unique Access to Pekoe Trail
- Hotel Entirely Staffed by Women Opens in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Appoints Tourism Advisory Committee
Travel and Tour World
Breaking Travel News
Selling Travel
Travel Daily Media
Globetrender
Recommend
Running & Adventure Sports
Running Magazine Canada
Runners World (Spain)
TyC Sports
Marca
Explorers Web
Lifestyle & Specialist Publications
Luxury Travel Magazine
A Luxury Travel Blog
Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Salon Privé
RLI
The Resident
Silver Magazine
Horizon Guides
Who What Wear
Go Eat Do
Curly Tales
The Trek
Drift Travel
Revn Travel
New Indian Express
Times of India
Green Element
Muddy Stilettos Devon
Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)
Sri Lankan Media
Daily FT
- First-Ever 300km Ultramarathon Run on Pekoe Trail Completed in 59 Hours
- Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail to Host LKR 20 Million Ultramarathon
- IFS Foundation Takes on Pekoe Trail Challenge
- Sri Lanka’s Enchanting Beauty and Rich Heritage
- Experiential Sojourn from Pekoe Trail
Daily Mirror
- Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail to Host LKR 20 Million Fundraiser Walk
- Designing the Pekoe Trail: Lessons Learned
- The Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka: A Practical Guide
- What’s Going RIGHT with Sri Lanka?
- Steps Against Diabetes
- Sri Lanka Awarded ‘Most Desirable Island’ Status
Sunday Times
- Record-Breaking Hike Highlights Pekoe Trail’s Role in Sustainable Tourism
- Trailblazing Duo Embark on Challenge to Complete Pekoe Trail
- ‘The Pekoe Trail’: An Adventure Experience
- Climb Every Mountain, Seek Different Stories
- Tea and Tourism Industries Collaborate
- Tourism Advocates Pitch Novel Pathway
- Experiencing Lanka on Paths Less Travelled
- Sri Lanka’s Garden Legacy Comes to Life
Sunday Observer
- The Pekoe Trail, a Tourism ‘Masterpiece’ for Sri Lanka
- A Journey for a Cause
- Sri Lanka Ninth in BBC’s Top 25 Travel List
Daily News
- SL’s Pekoe Trail Wins British Guild of Travel Writers Award
- ‘Wander Tea Trails in Sri Lanka’: The Pekoe Trail Featured
- President Embarks on Observation Tour Along Pekoe Trail
- Sri Lanka Named World’s Most Desirable Island
- SL Embassy Hosts Tourism Promotion Event
- Tourist Earnings Surpass USD 2.34 Bn Mark
The Island
- First-Ever 300km Ultramarathon Run on The Pekoe Trail Completed in 59 Hours
- 2023 Seen as One of the Best Years for Sri Lanka Tourism
- President Takes 3.2km Stroll Along Pekoe Trail
Newswire LK
- Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail Wins British Guild of Travel Writers Award
- Sri Lanka Among Best Places to Visit in 2024
- Sri Lanka Tourism Surpasses 2023 Tourist Arrivals
- Sri Lanka Among Forbes’ Top Three Must-Visit Destinations
- Waking Up to Tea Country: A Morning on the Pekoe Trail
- Immerse Yourself in a Serene Summer Retreat
- Sri Lanka Unveils First Ever Long Distance Hiking Trail
The Morning
- Exploring the Pekoe Trail with Michelle
- Tea and Terrain: Mario Bauer’s Hike of the Pekoe Trail
- Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives Unite to Promote Sustainable Tourism
Lanka Business Online
News First
Lanka Sara
Biz English Adaderana
- First-Ever 300km Ultramarathon Run on The Pekoe Trail Completed in 59 Hours
- Nations Trust Bank and American Express Partner
- Seeni Colombo Completes Steps Against Diabetes
Economy Next
Other Local Coverage
- Explore Sri Lanka: The Pekoe Trail Taking Trekking to New Heights
- Love Sri Lanka: Pekoe Trail
- History of Ceylon Tea: Why There’ll Never Be A Better Time To Visit
- Thuppahis: Kandy and Its Vistas from Villa Rosa
- US Embassy Sri Lanka: Ambassador Julie Chung’s Remarks
- Sri Lanka Cricket: Moose Clothing Launches Tea Trail Collection
- News In Asia: Sri Lanka Sees 150 Israeli Tourists
- Serendib News Australia: Embark on a Journey of Discovery
