Ceylon Tea Experience: Lipton’s Seat & Plantation Trail Tour
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Highlights
- Visit one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic viewpoints, located at 1,970 m above sea level.
- Enjoy panoramic views over lush tea valleys, distant lakes, and five provinces.
- Ideal spot for sunrise photography and quiet reflection in the footsteps of Sir Thomas Lipton.
- Tour a functioning tea factory established in 1890 by Lipton himself.
- Discover the process of Ceylon tea production, from leaf to cup.
Pricing
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What to expect
Start your day with a scenic hotel pickup and journey into Sri Lanka’s lush hill country on the Ceylon Tea Experience: Lipton’s Seat & Plantation Trail Tour
Visit the iconic Lipton’s Seat for panoramic sunrise views, walk or ride through picturesque tea plantations, and explore the historic Dambatenne Tea Factory
Learn how Ceylon tea is made, meet local tea pluckers, and enjoy a fresh cup of tea in the heart of the highlands — before returning to your hotel with unforgettable memories
Package details
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Instant confirmation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- We provide Clarifying Guiding service for every tour
Itinerary
- 06:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
- Picked up by your local guide/driver from your hotel.
- 07:00 AM – Arrive at Lipton’s Seat
- Reach Lipton’s Seat just after sunrise.
- Enjoy panoramic views across five provinces.
- 08:00 AM – Tea Plantation Walk / Tuk-Tuk Ride
- Begin your descent through lush tea fields.
- Observe and interact with local tea pluckers (weekdays).
- Learn about tea cultivation and life in the estate.
- 09:30 AM – Visit Dambatenne Tea Factory
- Guided tour of the historic tea factory established in 1890.
- 10:30 AM – Tea Tasting Session
- Sample freshly brewed Ceylon tea varieties.
- 11:30 AM – Optional Local Lunch
- 12:30 – 1:00 PM – Return Journey
- Relax on the drive back, taking in the scenic beauty of the tea-covered hills.
- 1:30 – 2:00 PM – Drop-Off at Hotel
- Arrive back at your hotel with rich memories, stunning photos, and a deeper appreciation of Sri Lanka’s tea culture.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible Service
- animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation
- Instant Confirmation. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date and time
- Mobile Voucher
- Hotel pickup and drop off available from Ella