Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Our operations start around 8.00 a.m. and go until 4.30 p.m. Between those times, you can come and take your tour. Also, one tour normally takes around 40 minutes to 1 hour to complete.
When taking the plantation tour, you must participate in the tea-picking session. Before the session, we performed the customary worship of Lord Ganesh at a small kovil close to the plantation.
You will also receive your basket to harvest tea, as well as a small mottu. If you decide to take part in the tea plucking activity, you could perhaps wear the customary tea plucker attire of a wraparound saree or sarong.
Relax amidst the breathtaking views of endless greenery, tea estates, and surrounding countryside at our Sky Café from a mountain top of 300m above ground/1300m above sea level.
Indulge in a unique tea-tasting experience and discover how and why Ceylon tea comes in different grades and flavors to suit diverse palettes worldwide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Gratuities
What To Expect
We pride ourselves on being one of the best tea manufacturers in Sri Lanka and awarded for being one of the largest producers of Ceylon tea. Surrounded by lush green tea fields, the factory offers a number of activities, from trekking through lush green tea gardens, tea picking, and learning the tea manufacturing process to finally savoring your own cuppa to complete the tea journey.
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Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka
Reviews
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great
Ashleigh R,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a lot of fun picking the tea leaves and a cool experience. Our guide was lovely and also very funny.
As a passionate tea...
Anthea V,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00As a passionate tea drinker I found this experience to be informative and so interesting. You soon appreciate the stamina and challenge involved for the tea pluckers working in the fields all day. We met Maria an older and highly skilled tea plucker which really added to the experience alongside our lovely guide Sallay.
A really enjoyable experience
Jonathan W,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was such an enjoyable experience with an excellent and most informative talk by Sallay followed by some tea picking and tea tasting. He kept it interesting throughout and all of our group really enjoyed themselves. It was definitely one of the highlights of our stay in Ella. I would recommend going early in the morning before it gets too hot (and too busy) and definitely do the factory tour as well afterwards as this completes the whole story of the tea making process.
A great insight into Sri Lanka’s tea trade!
RobHamish J,
Nov 25, 2024
- Viator
4.00This was a lovely experience, despite the torrential downpour that halted it halfway through, as is typical in Sri Lanka! I really enjoyed learning about the history of the tea trade in the country, before getting dressed up in traditional tea picking wear, and getting the opportunity to learn how to pluck fresh tea leaves. The tasting in the factory shop afterwards was short, but enjoyable nonetheless, as we got to try different varieties of tea.
It was a great and enjoyable experience!
Derome A,
Aug 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was a great and enjoyable experience learning about the daily life in production of tea! Even the tea tasting was interesting 😊
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