Kandy → Knuckles → Nuwara Eliya → Hatton → Haputale → Ella
Arrive in the hill capital and settle into your hotel. Spend the evening discovering the peaceful surroundings of Kandy Lake and enjoy your first taste of highland life.
Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth and take a leisurely walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens. The rest of the day is yours to explore or simply relax.
Journey towards the beautiful Knuckles region, where forest-covered mountains, villages and quiet trails reveal a more untouched side of the highlands.
Continue towards Nuwara Eliya through winding mountain roads, waterfalls and endless tea-covered hills. Stop at a working tea estate and discover how Ceylon Tea travels from leaf to cup.
Enjoy the refreshing climate of Nuwara Eliya. Wander around Gregory Lake, browse the local market or spend a peaceful afternoon enjoying the surroundings.
Travel deeper into the tea country towards Hatton, passing some of the island's most beautiful plantation landscapes. Enjoy a gentle estate walk and a freshly brewed cup of tea overlooking the hills.
Continue towards Haputale, where spectacular viewpoints, quiet plantations and cool mountain air make it easy to slow down.
Enjoy a beautiful journey towards Ella. Discover Nine Arch Bridge, admire the surrounding valleys and spend your final evening among the mountains.
Wake to the peaceful scenery of Ella before beginning your onward journey.
Journey into the cool and breathtaking highlands of Sri Lanka. Explore lush tea plantations, charming hill towns, misty mountains, waterfalls, and experience the timeless beauty of Ceylon’s world-famous tea country.
The cultural beauty of Kandy, peaceful trails and mountain landscapes in the Knuckles region, cascading waterfalls, endless tea-covered hills, traditional Ceylon Tea experiences, the cool charm of Nuwara Eliya, plantation country around Hatton, breathtaking viewpoints in Haputale and the laid-back mountain atmosphere of Ella create an unforgettable escape into Sri Lanka's highlands.
Follow the mist, taste the tea and discover a wonderfully slower side of Ceylon.
- Accommodation in selected hotels/villas
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All transportation according to the itinerary
- Sightseeing entry fees
- Fuel and driver expenses
- Parking and highway tolls
- Sightseeing and visits mentioned in the itinerary
- Welcome drink and/or refreshments where specified
- Government taxes and service charges
- 24/7 assistance during the tour
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner, unless specifically mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Laundry services
- Alcoholic and other personal beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Camera/video charges where applicable
- Expenses caused by delays, cancellations or changes outside the tour company's control