Walk through lush tea plantations in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Ella. Sip a cup of warm tea in the hills and enjoy beautiful, cooler weather. Ceylon tea is a story you must watch while you are here from how tea is picked until it’s processed smoothly in the factories.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport
Transfer to your hotel in Colombo
Optional city tour: colonial buildings, Gangaramaya Temple, and Independence Square
Accommodation: Galle Face Hotel or Marino Beach Colombo
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route
Arrive in Kandy, the hill capital
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic
Accommodation: The Kandy House or Earl's Regency
Visit Ceylon Tea Museum at Hantana
Walk through Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
Evening cultural show (optional)
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Scenic drive through Ramboda Pass
Visit Ramboda Falls and a working tea factory and estate
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, a charming colonial town
Accommodation: Heritance Tea Factory or Jetwing St. Andrew's
Visit Pedro Tea Estate
Stroll through Victoria Park and Gregory Lake
Optional afternoon high tea at Grand Hotel
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Early morning trip to Horton Plains National Park
Trek to World’s End viewpoint and Baker’s Falls
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Take the iconic train ride to Ella (approx. 4 hrs) — considered one of the most beautiful in the world
Relax in Ella with views of the lush tea hills
Accommodation: 98 Acres Resort & Spa or Mountain Heavens
Hike to Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock
Visit Halpewatte Tea Factory and taste fresh teas
Explore Nine Arches Bridge
Accommodation: Same as Day 7
Travel to Haputale, a quiet tea town
Visit Dambatenne Tea Factory and hike or drive to Lipton’s Seat – where Sir Thomas Lipton once enjoyed the view
Accommodation: Thotalagala Plantation House or Melheim Resort
Explore nearby tea villages or return to Nuwara Eliya for more tea experiences
Optional cooking class or nature walk in plantation area
Accommodation: Optional return to Heritance Tea Factory / Local guesthouse in Bandarawela
Stop in Kitulgala for a scenic break by the river or gentle rainforest walk
Return to Colombo for final night stay
Accommodation: Jetwing Colombo Seven or The Steuart by Citrus
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure
