Highland Walks, Tea & Spa

Private excursions guided by our resident tea planter, local naturalists, and Ayurvedic therapist.

Estate Signature

The Art of Ceylon Tea

Guided personally by our resident tea planter on private hillside terraces.

Tea plucking masterclass at Maison Ella
Signature Ritual • 08:30 Morning

Estate Tea Plucking & Private Tasting Flight

Walk organic tea rows with our planter, master hand-harvesting, and enjoy a private tasting flight of single-estate black, green, and white teas paired with ginger shortbread.

Duration 2 Hours • Morning or Afternoon
Inclusions Planter guide, plucking basket, tasting flight, gift tea pouch
The Highland Journal

Curated Mountain Excursions

Select an activity to explore guided walks, wellness rituals, and culinary sessions.

Estate Tea Plucking & Tasting Flight
Tea & Culture 2 Hours

Estate Tea Plucking & Tasting Flight

Hand-pluck organic Ceylon tea with our resident planter

Join our resident planter through private estate terraces. Learn hand-harvesting techniques, followed by a guided single-estate tea tasting paired with ginger shortbread.

Schedule Daily at 08:30 or 15:00
Inclusions Planter guide, plucking basket, tea tasting flight, gift tea pouch
Secret Trail to Nine Arch Bridge
Highland Walks 2.5 Hours

Secret Trail to Nine Arch Bridge

A peaceful jungle walk avoiding tourist crowds

Our guide leads you through bamboo groves and quiet footpaths to an uncrowded vantage point overlooking the historic Nine Arch Viaduct, with a tea picnic hamper included.

Schedule 07:30 or 15:30 (train times)
Inclusions Local guide, tea picnic flask, return transfer
Ayurvedic Massage & Herbal Bath
Wellness & Spa 90 Minutes

Ayurvedic Massage & Herbal Bath

Holistic healing with warm cold-pressed botanical oils

Rejuvenate with a 60-minute warm herbal oil massage and botanical compress therapy, followed by a warm copper bath infused with fresh garden blossoms.

Schedule Daily by appointment
Inclusions Consultation, 60-min massage, floral copper soak, herbal tea
Sunrise Walk to Little Adam’s Peak
Highland Walks 2 Hours

Sunrise Walk to Little Adam’s Peak

Golden morning light breaking over Ella Gap

Set off before dawn along gentle tea trails. Reach the summit ridge for 360-degree views across the southern plains, with fresh croissants and hot drip coffee.

Schedule 05:30 to 07:30
Inclusions Private guide, sunrise breakfast picnic, estate transfer
Candlelit 4-Course Terrace Dinner
Food & Dining 2 Hours

Candlelit 4-Course Terrace Dinner

Private dining under the stars on your timber deck

Dine in privacy on your timber deck. Our chef prepares a 4-course seasonal menu with garden vegetables, local spices, candlelight, and a wood fire.

Schedule 19:00 to 21:00
Inclusions Private chef, 4 courses, table styling & fireside setup
Village Clay Pot Cooking Masterclass
Food & Dining 2.5 Hours

Village Clay Pot Cooking Masterclass

Cook authentic curries over fragrant wood fires

Pick garden herbs, grind aromatic spices, and slow-cook five authentic curries over wood fires, followed by a shared lunch feast with red rice.

Schedule 11:00 to 13:30
Inclusions Garden foraging, cooking ingredients, lunch feast, spice card
Private & Unhurried

Guided by Our Resident Team

Every excursion is private and tailored to your schedule, guiding you through secret trails and mountain viewpoints.

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Plan Your Stay at Maison Ella

Whether you are planning a relaxing holiday, a romantic celebration, or a full estate booking, we would be delighted to welcome you to our hillside retreat.

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