Tea tours · 1-DAY TOURS
Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Colombo or Negombo to Pinnawala and Kandy in an air-conditioned van with a guide such as Malintha, Tuan, or Priyantha. Feed elephants, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stop at spice, craft, gem, and batik workshops, and taste tea at a factory. Lunch and temple admission cost extra.
“Excelent trip were I see new places and new peoples!”
You’ll leave the south coast early for Ella with a private driver-guide such as Pradeep, Dinesh, or Danuskha. The day includes Rawana Falls, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, the Demodara Loop, a scenic train ride to Haputale, and a tea factory visit. Lunch, tickets, water, and hotel transfers are included.
“This is the perfect way to visit a few key sites if you're short on time. In one day we got to visit a waterfall, the nine arches bridge, Ella and little Adam's Peak. It was perfect! Prot Tip: bring a change of clothes.”
Travel from Chengdu with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick to see the Leshan Giant Buddha by boat, wander an old town, and visit Jiajiang Tianfu Tea Plantation. You’ll pick tea, learn how it is made, drink freshly prepared varieties, and share local food with a tea-farming family. The day runs about nine hours, with roughly four hours on the road.
“It was a rainy day but still got to enjoy my time. I liked harvesting green tea leaves and learning how to dry and prepare it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information on Buddha statue, Chinese history, and took mRead more”
Travel from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru with a private driver and local English-speaking guide. Walk through tea fields and indigenous forest, learn from Fiona and her team about Kenyan tea, spot birds and Colobus monkeys, then enjoy tea, drinks, and a three-course farm lunch overlooking the Ngong Hills.
“The day was most enjoyable. The tour company representative, Peter, was on time, friendly, drove safely and was very friendly. The experience at the Tea Farms was excellent - Fiona, Sarah and the rest of the staff are friendly, warm and accRead more”
Leave Kandy by private car with a driver-guide such as Adhil, Irfan, Ilham, or Shukry. Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda Waterfall, Bluefield Tea Gardens, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and Nuwara Eliya Racecourse. The 10-hour trip offers flexible photo stops, bottled water, and hotel pickup.
“Adhil was great, there was nothing he would not do for us. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a great day. It’s a long but very beautiful drive. I would recommend this trip to anyone.”
From Nairobi, you’ll visit Kiambethu Tea Farm for a host-led history talk, tea picking, orthodox tea making, a forest walk to a waterfall, and a three-course buffet lunch. The host is a descendant of the farm’s founder. Pickup is included, but confirm the extra $42 entry fee and pickup time before booking.
“We loved hearing the stories of the origins, and history of the place and learning about tea.”
Travel from Nairobi to Gatura Greens with an English-speaking guide, meet host Paula, pick and process purple tea, make a personal blend, taste Kenyan teas, eat a farm lunch, and walk to a waterfall for a swim. The private eight-hour outing costs $54, plus a $45 farm entry fee.
“We had a wonderful experience at the tea farm. The guide was fantastic and shared so much interesting knowledge, and the tasting was a real highlight. We were welcomed with a nice breakfast and enjoyed a delicious lunch. The driver was very friendly and punctual, and made the trip comfortable. Highly recommend! ⭐️”
Follow Yunnan’s old Tea and Horse Road from Dali to Lijiang in a small group of up to 10. Eat at family-run restaurants, shop Lijiang’s oldest market, cook with a Naxi family, cycle near Shaxi, and stay beside Tiger Leaping Gorge. Daisy, Ruixi, Alison, Brian, Evon, and Longjiao are among the guides associated with past departures.
“Lost plate tours brings together likeminded travellers who love trying new foods and being outdoors. Small groups (maximum 10) allows for a personalised service where we could move at a pace not so different than if we were on our oRead more”
Join guide Tanya Firth for a private four-hour drive from Dover through East Kent. Walk medieval Sandwich, stop for a traditional cream tea, then photograph the White Cliffs from a high viewpoint and St Margaret’s Bay. Pickup is available within 20 miles of Dover for groups of up to six.
“Just loved this tour. Beautiful countryside and lots of history including tea and scones to enjoy. Saw the White Cliffs from above and below on the beach.”
Start before dawn with hotel pickup, then walk Horton Plains National Park to World’s End and Baker’s Falls. After lunch in Nuwara Eliya, visit Pedro Tea Factory for a look at tea production. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the day, with park fees, transport, and lunch included.
“Horton Plains was Amazing, the van provided was NOT, we were actually scared at one point going up the steep hills to get to the destination, it was unsafe and this tour company should not be allowed to operate with a van that is falling apart”
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Negombo to Ambuluwawa Tower, Pinnawala, a tea factory, and Kandy. Your English-speaking driver-guide, sometimes named Jaminda, helps you choose between major stops when time gets tight. Expect dramatic views, temple visits, shopping stops, and a late return.
“Had a brilliant day out on this tour. A great day with a packed itinerary. Started with a gratis king coconut juice at a roadside vendor. Elephant orphanage was an amazing experience, especially washing the elephant. Ambulawawa Tower has amazing views of a beautiful landscape. Tea factory is really interesting (assuming one likes tea of course) and gives a good overview of the tea making process. At Kandy, we got great views over the lake and visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth is a must. Our driver was really informative and a good guide, especially at the Temple with his knowledge as a practising Buddhist. We skipped over several…”
Guide Jason takes you from Hangzhou to Longwu Tea Village for a hands-on Dragon Well tea day. You’ll pick leaves, learn wok roasting, pack your own tea, eat farmhouse lunch, and watch or try a traditional ceremony. Private transport, hotel pickup, bilingual guidance, and tea fees are included.
“It was a nice tour! Jason showed us about green tea and about his city. Also we visited the tea plantations.”
Leave Colombo, Negombo, or Katunayake at 6:30 AM for Pinnawala, Kandy, Mawanella, and Pilimathalawa. You’ll see elephants, visit the Tooth Relic Temple, learn about spices, gems, wood carving, and tea, and return by air-conditioned car. Guides such as Susa and Dilip are praised for careful driving and thoughtful local insight.
“animal welfare is not a priority at Pinnawala. my driver was too eager to get back to the hotel, making his driving reckless. enjoyable, but certainly not worth the price”
Travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide to Galle Fort, a mangrove river safari, turtle conservation project, tea plantation and factory, Buddhist temple, and gem showroom. Dinesh has earned special praise for relaxed, flexible service. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included from much of Sri Lanka’s southwest coast.
“Dinesh was great. The river safari was amazing. Gemstone museum is just a way to spend money on jewellery. Bring cash for tips and donations.”
Travel by private vehicle from Rize, Trabzon, or Batumi to tea country, Zil Castle, Palovit Waterfall, Firtina Valley, and Ayder. Your guide may be Adnan, who speaks English, Russian, and Turkish. Tea tasting, village stops, river views, and free time in Ayder are included. Rafting, ziplining, and swings cost extra.
“Overall, this tour was an amazing experience.The tour guide(Adnan) was very friendly and cool. He took us so many breathtaking places like the zikale castle, the Palovit water falls, firtina river and the Ayder valley. The driver was also really skilled and drove us to these places with comfort. This tour is specially recommended for english speaking people and I definitely recommend this tour.”
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