Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $30 / person
- Location
- Ella, Sri Lanka
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 21 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Travelling Thrills (PVT) LTD
- Meeting point
- Meet us at Travelling Thrills Ella -Visitor center at Railway Station road , ella Sri Lanka. (location is on the google maps)
Description
This tea tour offers a truly unique and enriching experience for travelers, combining technical insights, cultural immersion, and expert-led guidance. Here’s what sets it apart: 1)Deep Technical Insights: Delve into topics like plant biology, agronomy, and the economics of tea production, offering a level of depth rarely found in other tours. Learn the art and science of tea-making, from leaf to cup. 2)Extensive Tasting Experience: Enjoy a curated tasting of diverse teas, including black, green, and artisan varieties 3)Cultural and Historical Context: Beyond production, explore the rich history and cultural significance of tea in Sri Lanka 4)Run by Industry Experts: The tour is led by a National Tour Guide Lecturer and a team of professionals with extensive backgrounds in tea plantation management. This tour is perfect for tea enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, offering an immersive journey into Sri Lanka’s tea heritage.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 29
- Adult (ages 18–90)
- $30
- Child (ages 6–17)
- $20
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 28.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Welcome to the gardens of Ceylon tea. In this tour you will go through the history, art and chemistry of renowned ceylon tea. You will visit Tea Plantation ( tea farms) and a tea Factory as the main places of visit. Its simple to find tea factories at central hills of Sri Lanka.But its hard to experience the art and chemistry of tea. Also the history and legends with that. Don't miss this opportunity. You going to experience all of them in this short tour. First you wll visit tea plantation and you will experience tea plucking at there. Then we visit black tea making factory. At the factory,you will experience how we manufacture tea, as well as how we keep the quality of ceylon tea. Later you will visit our tea center where you will taste wide range of teas including differnt black teas, green tea and Artisan teas In this tour you will learn why Ceylon tea is so special. You will taste the tea and get familiar with how to identify high quality tea. You will inspect and taste for quality of tea and finish the tour with sound knowledge about Ceylon Tea
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Tea Tasting included
All Fees and Taxes
Official Guide
Not included
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
21 reviews
How it compares in Ella
- No. 24 by number of reviews among 194 tours in Ella
- Starting price $30 is 14% below the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Ella
- Price unchanged over the last 26 days
Excurgo comparison of 194 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour take?
Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Ella experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–17 pay from $20, adults from $30.
Can I cancel Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet us at Travelling Thrills Ella -Visitor center at Railway Station road , ella Sri Lanka. (location is on the google maps). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travelling Thrills (PVT) LTD.
Reviews(21)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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