Overview
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
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's Not Included
Not specified by supplier.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
Optional drop off after tour to Gregory Lake or back to hotel or city centre.
Important Information
- 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