Kandy: Coffee Plantation Tour with Tasting & Tree Planting
ID: GYG1444433-2204916
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take a guided coffee plantation tour from the city of Kandy. Plant your own coffee tree, enjoy a coffee and snack picnic at Jungle Rock, and taste local coffee with traditional Sri Lankan sweets.
Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kandy. Meet your local coffee host and learn about the history, cultivation, and heritage of coffee in Sri Lanka.
Explore the nursery and discover how coffee plants are grown and prepared for planting. Set off along the full coffee trail through the lush plantation. Learn about coffee cultivation while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Reach Jungle Rock and enjoy a relaxing break surrounded by nature with freshly prepared coffee and a local snack. Take part in a hands-on planting experience and plant your own coffee tree—a unique and memorable part of your Sri Lankan journey.
Discover how coffee cherries are processed and roasted, and learn about the techniques that influence the flavor and aroma of the finished coffee. Complete the experience with a tasting of locally grown coffee accompanied by traditional Sri Lankan sweets.
After completing the trail, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the history of coffee in Sri Lanka on a guided tour from Kandy
- Explore a working coffee nursery and learn about coffee cultivation
- Enjoy a coffee and snack picnic at Jungle Rock, surrounded by nature
- Plant your own coffee tree and connect with Sri Lanka's coffee heritage
- Visit the coffee processing and roasting center and taste homegrown coffee
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The experience includes approximately 1.5 km of walking on natural plantation trails
Some sections may be uneven or slightly steep
A moderate level of fitness is recommended
The route may be adjusted during heavy rain for safety
Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within the Kandy area
Please be ready at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before pickup
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Kandy area
- Guided coffee heritage experience
- Coffee nursery visit
- Approximately 1.5 km coffee trail
- Coffee and snack picnic at Jungle Rock
- Coffee tree planting experience
- Coffee processing and roasting centre visit
- Homegrown coffee tasting
- Traditional Sri Lankan sweets
- Professional local coffee host
- All applicable taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Additional food and beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Any services not specifically mentioned
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.
