7 Tea Plantation Tours in Sri Lanka Worth the Airfare

1.Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · from $25Our pick

At Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory near Ella, you’ll learn how Ceylon tea is grown, pick leaves with a basket, and taste several grades. The visit may include guidance from Sallay, Sally, or Nari, plus time with an experienced plucker such as Maria. Allow 40 to 60 minutes and expect a hands-on plantation visit rather than a full factory tour.

“This was such an enjoyable experience with an excellent and most informative talk by Sallay followed by some tea picking and tea tasting. He kept it interesting throughout and all of our group really enjoyed themselves. It was definitely one of the highlights of our stay Read more”

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5.Ella’s Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $33

Meet guide Hashan and the Traveling Thrills team in Ella for a three-hour lesson in Ceylon tea. Visit a working tea plantation, try leaf plucking, see black tea production, and finish with a tasting of black, green, and artisan teas. Transport is not included, and groups are limited to eight.

“"Great tour by an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly guide (Hashan). Starting at the tea plantation close to Ella, the history of growing tea in Sri Lanka was explained in an engaging and informative fashion. We had the chance to take soRead more”

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