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Tea Tour in Sri Lanka
Did you know?
Sri Lanka is the world’s fourth largest tea producer. The British brought tea plants on the
teardrop island in 1867 in order to compete with China. Sri Lanka today produces some of
the world’s best teas, ranging from single origins to blended fruit blends. See the process
in action with these best Sri Lanka tea tour with Blue Lanka Tours.
The Itinerary
An absolute must for tea-lovers, a Tea Tour with Blue Lanka Tours that covers the main
Tea Estates and tea experiencing in the country. This experiential tour is designed to not
just the tea lover, but also to anyone who enjoys the vistas of hill country and who would
love indulging in early Ceylon lifestyle.
All accommodations are hand picked to give the best taste of tea dwelling and taste of the
tea growing areas. When in Tea Tour with Blue Lanka Tours, you are encouraged to
experiment with flavours, immerse themselves in the vibrant traditions of tea culture, and
become familiar with tea in ways they have never experienced before. The most popular
places to visit tea plantations in Sri Lanka are Kandy, Ella, Haputale, and Nuwara Eliya.
The Itinerary here captures the list of tea estates in Sri Lanka covers the main tea
factories in these areas that you can visit to learn more about the tea industry in Sri
Lanka.
At a glance
Hatton
Nuwara Elliya
Ella
Trip length
14 days
When to go
November to March
Transfers
Airport – Hotel – Tour attractions – Airport
Picture your self
Taking the most scenic train ride
Siping the best cup of Ceylon tea every evening
In the midst of a tea estate
At the Tea Auction
Places you will stay
Tea Making and Tea Tasting Experiences
The Tea Estate Tours
Tea Infused Dinner
Train Ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
Day 1 BIA To Negombo
Airport Pickup & Transfer to Negombo
Overnight stay in Negombo
Day 2 Negombo to Kandy
Transfer to Kandy
En Route Visit to Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya
Blessings at Kandy Tooth Relic Temple
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 4 Kandy
Transfer to Visit Loolkandura Tea Estate
Walkthrough tea plantations; Observe a tea Making Process
Picnic Lunch with Tea Plucking Experience
Relax at The Hotel
Overnight Stay in Kandy
Day 5 Kandy to Hatton
Transfer to Hatton
Check-Into The Hotel and Relax
Enjoy a Tea Infused Dinner
Overnight stay in Hatton
Day 6 Hatton
Relax at The Hotel
Enjoy Guided Walks through Tea Fields
Tea Tasting Experience and witness the machinery in action
Overnight Stay in Hatton
Day 7Hatton to Nuwara Eliya
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
En Route Witness St. Clair and Devon Waterfalls
Drive Through Little England
Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 8 Nuwara Eliya
Authentic Tea Plucking Experience with Tamil Tea Workers
Tea Tasting with a Trained Taster
Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 9Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Morning Visit to Pedro Tea Factory and Estate
Take a Scenic Train Ride to Ella
Visit to Nine Arch Bridge
Overnightr Stay in Ella
Day 10 Ella
Morning Hike to Little Adam’s Peak
Visit to a Organic Tea Farm
Learn of Artisanal Tea Making, Experience Tea Tasting
Enjoy Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Lunch
Overnight Stay in Ella
Day 11 Ella to Galle
Visit to Dambatenne Tea Factory
Transfer to Galle
Relax By The Beach
Overnight Stay in Galle
Day 12 Galle to Colombo
Visit to Handunugoda Tea Estate – A low altitude tea plantation famed for ‘Virgin
white teas’
Exploration of Galle Fort
Transfer to Colombo
Enjoy a blind tea tasting competition and end the evening with a high tea festooned
with delicious food and desserts!
Overnight Stay in Colombo
Day 13 Colombo
Morning Participate in legendary Colombo Tea Auction
Later Visit to Colombo Tea Academy
Exploration of Colombo City
Overnight Stay in Colombo
Day 14 Colombo to BIA
Airport Transfer
Trail on the ground
FAQ
Q. Can I have the chance to pluck tea leaves?
A. Yes, in this tea tour you will definitely get the tea plucking experience.
Q. Does any tea factory open on holidays?
A. No, tea factories are closed on holidays.
Q. How long does it take to travel by train from Nanu Oya to Ella?
A. It does take only 03 hours.
Q. What would the weather be like in hill country?
A. Always it has the coldest weather, so better wearing warm clothes.
Real people, real views
How they experienced it
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DownloadInsightful Tips
- Carry your cameras with you at all times
- Hill country can be quite cool – so, bring your sweaters for the sweater weather
- Always be aware of leeches in tea estates
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