Sri Lanka
Tea Country & Highlands • Nature • Trekking & Hiking
Best Time
November – April
From
USD 1,000
Duration
Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience
Experience a relaxing journey through Sri Lanka’s scenic highlands, visiting Kandy, Hatton, Haputale, and Ella. Discover cultural landmarks, tea plantations, waterfalls, mountain views, and iconic attractions like Temple of the Tooth Relic, Lipton's Seat, and Nine Arches Bridge while enjoying a slow-paced and peaceful hill country escape.
Journey Route
Route Summary
Kandy → Hatton → Haputale → Ella This journey flows from the cultural city of Kandy into the tea-covered hills of Hatton, continues through the quiet highlands of Haputale, and ends in the scenic mountain town of Ella. The focus is slow travel, nature immersion, and relaxed exploration.
Experience Details
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11D / 10N
Itinerary
Day 1
Kandy
Arrive at the airport and meet your chauffeur. Drive to Kandy through lush countryside, coconut plantations, and small villages. After check-in, rest or take a gentle walk around Kandy Lake in the evening to ease into the journey.
Accommodation
Earl's Regent Kandy • Heritage Boutique by Seven Angels Collection • Green Acres Leisure Resort & Spa • Green Heaven Resort
Meals
Dinner • Breakfast
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
120.00 KM
Day 2
Kandy
Explore Sri Lanka’s cultural capital. Visit the sacred Temple of Tooth Relic, followed by the Royal Botanical Gardens filled with orchids and giant trees. Evening cultural dance show introduces traditional Kandyan heritage and music.
Accommodation
Amaya Hills Kandy • Arcadia House Hanthane • Amigos Studio Apartment • Anniewatte House
Meals
Dinner • Breakfast
Day 3
Kandy
A relaxed day to adjust to highland pace. Optional visits include spice gardens, local markets, or quiet café time near the lake. This day is designed for rest and gentle exploration.
Accommodation
Hotel Topaz • Earl's Regent Kandy • Green Acres Leisure Resort & Spa • George Holiday Apartments
Meals
Dinner • Breakfast
Day 4
Hatton
Travel into tea country through winding mountain roads. Enjoy views of waterfalls, valleys, and endless tea estates. Arrive Hatton and check into a plantation-style stay surrounded by misty hills.
Accommodation
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive • The Westbury Palace • The Wind Castle • Heritance Tea Factory • Galaxy Holiday Inn
Meals
Dinner • Breakfast
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
95.00 KM
Day 5
Hatton
Experience life inside a working tea estate. Walk through plantations, learn tea plucking, and understand tea production. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in colonial-style luxury surrounded by nature.
Accommodation
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive • Mariners Cabin Nuwaraeliya • Melford Nuwaraeliya • The Bellwood Manor • Queenswood Cottage • Rv Home Stay
Meals
Dinner • Breakfast
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya
Visit nearby highlights like Devon Falls and St. Clair’s Falls viewpoints. Enjoy scenic drives and photography stops. Return for tea tasting and quiet evening in the estate.
Accommodation
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive • Nuwara Eliya Colonial Bungalow • Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya • The Plains Green • The Lakeside Stay • The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 7
Haputale
Continue deeper into the highlands. The route becomes quieter with dramatic mountain scenery and tea-covered slopes. Arrive Haputale, a peaceful hill town with breathtaking views
Accommodation
Thotalagala • leisure Mount View • Melheim Resort and Spa • Roo Heaven Villas Haputhale
Meals
Dinner • Breakfast
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
60.00 KM
Day 8
Haputale
Early visit to Lipton’s Seat viewpoint, once Sir Thomas Lipton’s favorite lookout. See panoramic tea landscapes stretching across multiple provinces. Afternoon free for relaxation.
Accommodation
Thotalagala • Roo Heaven Villas Haputhale • Royal Regency Bungalow • Hillcrest Haputale
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 9
Haputale
A peaceful day focused on rest and nature. Enjoy mountain air, short village walks, reading, or spa-style relaxation at your accommodation. No rushed activities.
Accommodation
Thotalagala • Roo Heaven Villas Haputhale • leisure Mount View • Hillcrest Haputale
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Day 10
Ella
Short scenic transfer to Ella, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous hill towns. Stop at viewpoints or small waterfalls along the way. Evening at leisure in cafés or sunset viewpoints
Accommodation
Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • Zion View Ella Green Retreat • Nature Life Guest Inn • Hotel City Grand Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
25.00 KM
Day 11
Ella
Morning visit to Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, or Ravana Falls if time permits. After sightseeing, transfer to airport for departure with highland memories.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
6.00 hours
Distance
210.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Kandy⟶Hatton⟶Nuwara Eliya⟶Haputale⟶Ella
