Day 1 - Haputale
Morning
Arrive in Haputale
Visit Lipton's Seat early for the best views, before 9:00 AM if possible
Explore the Dambatenne Tea Factory and learn about Ceylon tea production
Afternoon
Lunch at a local cafe
Visit Adisham Bungalow (Adisham Hall) if it is open to visitors
Enjoy the scenic viewpoints around Haputale
Evening
Drive to Ella, about 45 to 60 minutes
Check in to your hotel
Dinner with mountain views
Overnight stay in Ella
Day 2 - Ella
Early Morning
Hike Little Adam's Peak for sunrise (optional)
Morning
Walk to the Nine Arches Bridge
Enjoy breakfast at a cafe in Ella
Afternoon
Visit Ravana Falls
Optional activities: Flying Ravana Zipline, Ella Rock hike for a longer trek, or a tea plantation visit
Evening
Depart for your next destination
Approximate Travel Times
Haputale to Lipton's Seat: 30 to 40 minutes
Lipton's Seat to Dambatenne Tea Factory: 15 minutes
Haputale to Ella: 45 to 60 minutes
Ella to Ravana Falls: 10 to 15 minutes
Ideal Overnight Stay
1 night in Ella, so guests can enjoy the town's restaurants and nightlife after sightseeing in Haputale.
Tour Summary
This itinerary works well when starting from Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, or the south coast.
It combines tea country scenery, panoramic viewpoints, waterfalls, and some of Sri Lanka's most famous hiking spots in just two days.
