Ella: Lipton's Seat Tour with Dambetanna Tea Factory Visit
ID: GYG241342-416527
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Witness the famous panoramic viewpoint of Lipton's Seat in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Enjoy a Sri Lankan lunch before you wander through tea plantations and see the full process of tea making at the Dambetanna tea factory.
You'll begin your tour as the locals travel, with a tuk tuk ride through the tea plantations, driving past with beautiful scenes of lush fields. As you ascend through the winding roads to reach the highest point of the valley at Lipton's Seat, you'll look down to see amazing views over the tea plantations. The Lipton's Seat viewpoint is a fantastic photo opportunity, where you can take a photo with the statue of Lipton himself.
Next, you will visit the longest-operating tea factory in Sri Lanka. The Dambetanna Tea Factory was built in 1890 by Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton. The factory tour will give you in an in-depth look at the entire tea making process.
Finally relax in the middle of the tea fields with a typical Sri Lankan lunch and enjoy the stunning surroundings, before you return to your hotel via the tuk tuk transfer.
Highlights
- Enjoy the panoramic views over the valleys of Sri Lanka from Lipton's Seat
- Visit the longest standing tea factory in Sri Lanka built in 1890
- Learn about the full process of tea making, from fermentation to grading
- Experience local delicacies with a Sri Lankan lunch
- Walk through magnificent tea fields and admire the surroundings natural beauty
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pickup is included from your hotel in Ella, Bandarawela, Haputale, or Wellawaya.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
