Ella : Lipton’s Seat, Tea Factory & Adisham Bungalow Tour

Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country on a guided tour from Ella , Bandarawela , Haputale. Visit Lipton’s Seat, tour the Dambatenne Tea Factory, and explore the historic Adisham Bungalow.
Start your day with a hotel pickup and set out to explore some of the most scenic and historical landmarks in Sri Lanka’s hill country. This half-day experience combines breathtaking viewpoints, tea heritage, and colonial charm — all in one relaxed journey.

Your first destination is the world-famous Lipton’s Seat, one of the highest viewpoints in the area, named after Sir Thomas Lipton — the pioneer of Ceylon tea. From here, enjoy panoramic views of endless tea plantations, misty hills, and valleys stretching across the southern plains. On a clear day, you can even see the southern coastline.

Next, head to the Dambatenne Tea Factory, built by Sir Lipton himself in 1890. Take part in a guided tea factory tour, where you’ll learn about the full tea-making process — from leaf picking to final production. Then, enjoy a tea tasting session, sampling some of the finest pure Ceylon tea straight from the source.

After your tea adventure, visit the Adisham Bungalow, a charming colonial-era mansion nestled among pine forests. Originally the country home of a British planter, this historic site now houses a Benedictine monastery and offers peaceful gardens, stone architecture, and a touch of old-world elegance.

End your half-day tour with a scenic drive back to Ella , Bandarawela , Haputale., filled with refreshing mountain air and unforgettable memories of tea and tranquility.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.