Mist & Leaf
A six-day passage through Sri Lanka's emerald highlands, from Kandy's sacred temple to the tea estates of Ramboda, the mist of Horton Plains and the scenic railway to Ella.
Airport → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Haputhale → Colombo
Tour Highlights
What makes this journey unforgettable.
Temple of the Tooth
Sri Lanka's most sacred shrine, where the Buddha's tooth relic rests beside Kandy Lake.
Ramboda Tea Estate
A working tea factory and plantation in the mist between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
Horton Plains & World's End
A misty plateau of cloud forest where the land falls sheer for 870 metres at World's End.
Scenic Train to Ella
The hill country railway, cutting through tea estates, tunnels and the Nine Arch Bridge.
Little Adam's Peak
An easy hour's climb to the best view in Ella, over tea slopes and the valley beyond.
Lipton's Seat
A lookout above Haputhale where Sir Thomas Lipton surveyed his tea empire.
Day by Day
The itinerary, day by day.
Day 01Airport → Kandy
Welcome on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. En route to Kandy, stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to observe the rescued elephants at close quarters. Continue to Kandy and check in to your hotel, with time to relax and unwind.
Day 02Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Morning Kandy city tour: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the upper lake drive and a gem workshop. Climb through Ramboda to visit a tea factory and plantation, and pause at the Ramboda Waterfalls before arriving in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 03Nuwara Eliya
Pre-dawn excursion to Horton Plains National Park for a guided walk across the misty plateau to World's End and Baker's Fall. Return to Nuwara Eliya for an afternoon city tour of its colonial-era architecture and Gregory Lake.
Day 04Nuwara Eliya → Ella
An optional scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella through tea-clad hills and tunnels. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge and climb Little Adam's Peak for sweeping views over the Ella valley.
Day 05Ella → Haputhale → Colombo
Drive to Haputhale to take in the panoramic views from Lipton's Seat and visit Adisham Bungalow, a colonial-era monastery. Descend to Colombo for an afternoon city tour and shopping.
Day 06Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Included
What's in your journey.
- Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
- Accommodation at 3, 4 or 5-star hotels
- Half-board meal basis throughout stay at the hotels, can be changed to full-board, bed & breakfast or another meal plan. Just tell us when we plan your journey.
- Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle throughout the stay
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide, travelling in another language? We can arrange a guide who speaks your language, just ask while planning.
- 02 bottles of mineral water (500ml) per day per person
- All entrance tickets to sites
- 24/7 customer care & assistance throughout the tour
Not Included
What's separate.
- Air fares & visa fees to Sri Lanka (apply online at eta.gov.lk)
- Extras of a personal nature: beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), laundry, drinking water, telephone calls
- Photo & video camera permits at the sites
Ready When You Are
Let's craft your private version of Mist & Leaf.
Every departure is tailored to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us how you'd like to travel and we'll shape the rest.