Kandy to Lipton’s Seat & Ella & Tea Factory – Day Tour
ID: GYG1273830-1948930
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Sri Lanka’s hill country from Kandy to Lipton’s Seat and Ella, including tea plantations, waterfalls, cultural stops, gem and spice experiences, and artisan workshops.
Itinerary
Pickup from Kandy
• Your chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel in Kandy in a comfortable private vehicle.
• Begin the scenic journey through the central highlands.
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Visit Gem Museum
• Explore a gem museum and see Sri Lanka’s famous sapphires, rubies, and other precious stones.
• Learn about local gem mining techniques and history.
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Spice Garden
• Visit a spice garden to see and smell a variety of Sri Lankan spices.
• Learn about their medicinal and culinary uses.
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Woodcarving Workshop
• Stop at a local woodcarving center to see traditional artisans at work.
• Opportunity to buy handcrafted souvenirs.
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Silk Factory
• Discover the process of silk production from silkworm to finished product.
• See traditional weaving techniques and colorful silk products.
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☕ Tea Factory (Optional en-route to Lipton’s Seat)
• Visit a Ceylon tea factory to see the tea-making process.
• Enjoy authentic tea tasting.
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Lipton’s Seat
• Enjoy panoramic views over endless tea plantations.
• Iconic viewpoint for photos and relaxation.
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Scenic Tea Plantations & Ella Gap
• Drive through beautiful rolling tea estates toward Ella.
• Stop at viewpoints such as Ella Gap and enjoy fresh mountain air.
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Nine Arch Bridge & Ravana Falls
• Visit Nine Arch Bridge, an iconic railway viaduct surrounded by jungle.
• Stop at Ravana Falls for photos and short walk.
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Return to Kandy
• Drive back via scenic routes.
• Drop-off at your hotel in Kandy.
Highlights
- Explore Sri Lanka’s famous gems at a local gem museum
- Learn about spices at an authentic hill country spice garden
- Watch traditional artisans at a woodcarving workshop
- Visit a silk factory to see local weaving techniques
- Enjoy panoramic views from Lipton’s Seat over tea plantations
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Fuel, parking, and highway charges
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kandy
- Bottled water during the tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses and tips
- Entrance Fees
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 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.
