Adventure
Tea Safari
A tea safari follows the leaf from the bush to the cup: a walk among the terraced plantations, a factory visit and a tasting. The scenery alone is worth the climb into the hill country.
Respect the pickers' work: photograph from a distance and ask before taking portraits. Your driver can pick the estate that suits your route.
Highlights
- Walks among terraced tea fields
- A factory tour showing how the leaf is processed
- Tasting different grades with a view
- A good stop between Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella
Best time to go
Jan to Apr
- January: usually the best time
- February: usually the best time
- March: usually the best time
- April: usually the best time
- May: outside the best season
- June: outside the best season
- July: outside the best season
- August: outside the best season
- September: outside the best season
- October: outside the best season
- November: outside the best season
- December: outside the best season
Pickers work year-round; the clearer, drier weather early in the year makes the views better.
Included
- Private vehicle with driver
- Fuel
Price on request
Private vehicle with driver. Pay in cash on the day. Expressway tolls and parking are not included unless your quote says otherwise. Tell us your date, group size and pick-up point.
Get a quote on WhatsAppQuestions about this trip
Can I buy tea to take home?
Most factories have a shop. Prices vary, and we suggest comparing before you buy.
Is it a good rainy-day option?
Factory tours are indoors, so yes. Walks among the plantations are best in drier spells.
How do I book it and what does it cost?
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and pick-up point and we will send a quote. Entrance fees, boats and similar costs are paid separately unless your quote says otherwise.