Private Tour
Labookellie Tea Factory Tour from Nuwara Eliya
Overview
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1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Delve into Sri Lanka’s rich tea heritage on this Labookellie Tea Factory tour, an ideal experience for time-conscious travelers. Journey through picturesque hill-country landscapes and rolling tea plantations before reaching the renowned Labookellie Tea Factory. Enjoy a guided tour of the tea production process, from freshly plucked leaves to the final product, followed by a relaxing cup of tea to savor the flavor of Ceylon tea. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off options, this tour promises an authentic introduction to Sri Lankan tea culture in just 1.5 hours.
- Guided tour of Labookellie Tea Factory with insights into tea production
- Scenic drive through picturesque hill-country and tea plantations
- Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of premium Ceylon tea after your tour
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Nuwara Eliya or near Gregory Lake
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Travelers booking this experience will enjoy a short, informative visit to the iconic Labookellie Tea Factory, set among the cool-climate tea plantations near Nuwara Eliya. Upon arrival, they’ll join a guided factory tour that walks them through each stage of tea production, from freshly plucked leaves to the finished Ceylon tea ready for packaging. Inside the factory, travelers will see traditional machinery in operation and learn how tea is withered, rolled, fermented, dried, and graded, gaining insight into the craftsmanship and skill behind Sri Lanka’s premium tea industry. Following the tour, guests can relax with a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea, enjoying the aroma and flavors while taking in views of the surrounding plantations. There will also be time to browse the factory shop, where a variety of high-quality teas and tea-related products are available to purchase.
Gregory Lake
Optional drop off after tour to Gregory Lake or back to hotel or city centre.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entrance fee
Coffee and/or Tea
Pickup points
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Labookellie Tea Factory Tour from Nuwara Eliya
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to see a Tea Factory with a factory tour guide
NAVA1013,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are happy that Jetwing Tours chose Labookellie Tea Factory. Ms. Priya (tour guide of the factory) was extremely Knowledgeable of the factory process and was also fluent in English and was very helpful in selecting the tea packets. The tea tour was very interesting, and I highly recommend taking the quick tour to learn the process of making tea. I truly enjoyed visiting the Labookellie tea factory—it was an amazing experience learning about tea production and also allowed us to get tea as presents to our people in Canada.
Definitely book this !
Guide41254053721,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akram was fantastic! Really helpful and friendly. Very knowledgeable about the area and Sri Lanka as a whole. He gave us some great recommendations for the rest of our time in Nuwara Eliya too. The tea factory was really interesting and allowed us to stock up on presents for people back home. This is definitely one to book!
Best way to see the tea factory!
Sandra F,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am so glad we chose this tour company to take us to the Labookellie Tea Factory. Akram was extremely accommodating, I had accidentally booked the trip for the wrong day, and he kindly honored our tickets. Akram is fluent in English, and was great with restaurant and sightseeing suggestions for the remainder of our trip. His car is spacious and comfortable. He went above and beyond to stop for photo opportunities, showed us a wonderful jeweler, and dropped us off where we requested. The tea tour was very interesting, and I highly recommend taking the quick tour to learn the process of making tea.
Easy
Q6279JBmariet,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Contact with Akram was very relaxed. Since I was on the bus, we finally met right in front of the tea factory. He speaks fluent English and knows very well. The tour of the tea factory was short and concise, but informative. Since it was full moon, however, the machines were not running, so please note this when booking!
The Best Tour I had in Nuweraeliya
howtos2026,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful place to enjoy the cold weather and thanks to Akram for making it memorable
Best tea plantation tour in beautiful countryside!
ErrolRyan,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must-do tour when visiting beautiful Nuwara Eliya. The routes were incredibly scenic, and I truly enjoyed visiting the tea factories—it was an amazing experience learning about tea production. On top of that, Ramboda Waterfall and the viewpoint were absolutely breathtaking. The waterfall is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Above all, my tour guide Akram made the experience even more special. He was such a wonderful, easygoing person. I really enjoyed talking with him, sharing our different perspectives and life stories. Thank you so much, Akram! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nuwara Eliya. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beautiful views and great tea experience
Traveler30254270479,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice experience overall. The surroundings were beautiful and it was interesting to see the tea-making process.
Tea factory
liyakath z,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing view and a wonderful guide everything was well explained and very friendly. The tea and cake were awesome, and the customer service was really nice. Truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!
Excellent Guide and a Great Experience
rickol2026,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide from Pigeons Nest Tours was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly in a really interesting way. He answered all our questions patiently and made the tea factory tour enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Discovering the Magic Behind Nuwara Eliya’s Tea
shihabn2026,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Living in Nuwara Eliya, I’ve seen Labookellie Tea Factory so many times, but this time the visit felt different because of Mr Akram. The explanation was clear, detailed, and easy to follow. Even as a local, I learned new things about how the tea goes from leaf to cup. The tour was smooth, well-paced, and the tea tasting at the end was fresh and flavorful. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and informative experience. I highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Nuwara Eliya.
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