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Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka
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Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka

by Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour

1 hour
Ella
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $9
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Overview

The Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka operates daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each tour lasts about 40 minutes to one hour. The tour begins with a customary worship ceremony for Lord Ganesh at a small kovil near the plantation. After the ceremony, participants receive a basket and a small mottu for harvesting tea leaves. All visitors must take part in the tea-picking session, where they may wear traditional tea plucker clothing such as a wraparound saree or sarong. The tour continues with a walk through the tea gardens surrounding the plantation, where the tea cultivation and manufacturing process is explained. Next, the group visits the Sky Café, located on a mountain 300 meters above the plantation and approximately 1300 meters above sea level, offering views of the tea estates and countryside. The tour ends with a tea-tasting session that describes the different grades and flavors of Ceylon tea produced in Sri Lanka. Gratuities are included in the tour.

Highlights

Tea-picking session with provided basket and mottu
Worship of Lord Ganesh at nearby small kovil
Views from Sky Café 300m above plantation
Tea-tasting of various Ceylon tea grades
Tour duration about one hour
Tours operate 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What's included

Gratuities

Itinerary

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Tea factory and plantation visit

The tea factory is located among green tea fields and is recognized as one of Sri Lanka's largest producers of Ceylon tea. Activities include trekking through tea gardens, participating in tea picking, learning about the tea manufacturing process, and tasting freshly made tea to complete the visit.

60 min

Meeting point

Travelers need to come to Uva Halpewatte Tea factory, following the google map location and come to sky café which is in roof top to purchased the tickets to go for plantation tour.

End point

Travelers need to come to Uva Halpewatte Tea factory, following the google map location and come to sky café which is in roof top to purchased the tickets to go for plantation tour.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Total
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