From Kandy: James Taylor’s Tea Plantation Tour
ID: GYG516737-903661
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover Loolkandura Tea Estate: Learn tea history, visit James Taylor's legacy, tour the factory, and explore Nuwara Eliya's lush tea plantations. Return to Kandy for a memorable stay.
08.00 am: Embark on a private tour starting from your hotel in Kandy to the picturesque Loolkandura Estate. Explore the rich history of tea cultivation and production as you immerse yourself in a fascinating tea session at this historic estate. Discover the legacy of James Taylor, the visionary behind the plantation, through a visit to his statue and the log hut where he once resided. Dive deeper into the tea-making process with a guided tour of the Loolkandura Tea Factory, where you can witness the packaging and processing of tea leaves brought in from the fields.
10:00 am: continue your journey to the renowned tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, known as Sri Lanka's prime tea-growing district. Marvel at the breathtaking greenery of the tea estates, with tea pluckers in their vibrant sarees creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of fluttering butterflies. Learn about the significance of tea as a major export for Sri Lanka while traversing through acres of lush tea plantations.
12.30 pm: After a fulfilling experience, return to Kandy for a comfortable overnight stay.
Highlights
- Loolkandura Tea: History, James Taylor's Legacy, Tea Session
- Loolkandura Factory: Explore Tea-Making Craftsmanship
- Nuwara Eliya Tea: Lush Plantations, Serene Beauty
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-up service is available from all hotels in Kandy
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
