Tea plantation tours & factory visits

A peaceful journey to the tea mountains

Sri Lanka's highlands are known for their beautiful, verdant tea plantations. Places like Nuwara Eliya , Haputale , and Ella are covered in rolling hills where tea bushes grow. These tea gardens are not only beautiful to look at—they are also active agricultural businesses that have played an important role in Sri Lanka for many years.

Walk through the tea fields

One of the best ways to experience tea country is to take a walk through the fields. Early morning is the ideal time—the air is cool, and the mist still hangs over the hills. You'll see tea pickers carefully plucking the young leaves and placing them in large baskets. The tranquil surroundings and leisurely pace make this walk a very peaceful experience .

How tea is made

After walking through the fields, you can visit a tea factory . There, you'll see how the leaves are transformed into the tea we drink. The tour usually shows the drying rooms , rolling machines , and further steps such as fermentation and heating . Each part of the process changes the taste and aroma of the tea.

Try fresh tea

At the end of the tour, you can participate in a tea tasting . You'll sit in a small room—often with beautiful views of the hills—and sample different types of tea. The guides will explain how to distinguish between mild , strong , and soft flavors. Drinking fresh tea after seeing how it's made is a wonderful way to end the visit.

Help for the community and nature

Some tea gardens are also committed to the environment and their workers . They use organic farming methods and support local families. By visiting these places, you support fair trade farming and help protect nature in the region.