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Sri Lanka's Tea Tour: History & Flavor

Chandana - The History Buff

Our local for this tour

Chandana - The History Buff

Learn the origin of the world-renowned Ceylon Tea and get an in-depth look at the process of production and enjoy the final product, a nice cup of tea of the best quality! Discover how important tea is for Sri Lanka and visit other highlights throughout the tour.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Kandy

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Car

  • Available languages

    English • Sinhala

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly

  • What's included

    Private guide • Driver • A/C Car • Free tea tasting. • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

We, the locals of Sri Lanka are proud of our tea, let me show you why!

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, became well known for its world-famous tea. Ceylon Tea kept a traditional name and put Sri Lanka on the map with its flavorful products. Go back in history and let me show you how it all started!

The Tea Museum will take you to the early days of production, and will show you the types of machinery used and many more archives of the industry. And while you discover this fascinating story, enjoy a nice cup of Pure Ceylon Tea. Don't miss the opportunity to shop here some high-quality tea to take back home!

To fully understand the process of how tea is made visit the Loolcandura Tea Factory. James Taylor, Pure Ceylon Tea's pioneer, arrived at the Loolconder estate in 1852 and started what it is now a tea empire. Check out his very first tea patch, a rock seat used by James Taylor, which gives a fantastic view of the surrounding mountain range, his old cabin, plus a look at how the tea is processed at the Loolcondera tea factory.

On your way back to Kandy, stop to explore some hidden gems along the way. Pass through small hill country towns where estate workers come for their day to day needs. And it wouldn't be an authentic Sri Lankan experience without a visit to a temple. Explore the Hindgala cave temple and learn about its history that dates back to the 4th century. You'll even pay a visit to the Royal botanical garden in Peradeniya.

Enjoy a flavorful experience in Sri Lanka and join me for some tea! Let me create a personalized experience for you, let me know your preferences!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Kandy

  • Meeting Point:

    Pick up from Kandy

  • Stop 1

    Ceylon Tea Museum

  • Stop 2

    Loolcondera estate

  • Stop 3

    Loolcondera tea factory

  • Stop 4

    Lunch in Peradeniya

  • Stop 5

    Hindagala cave temple

  • Stop 6

    Visit the Royal Botanical Garden

  • End of Tour

    Drop off in your hotel
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    The History Buff

    Chandana
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Driver
    • A/C Car
    • Free tea tasting.
    • Kids join for free

  • Not included

    • Entrance tickets
    • Meals
    • You may need extra US$ 20.00 (twenty) pp for entrance tickets.

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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