3 - 5 Hours
Up to 1 day
10 people
English
This authentic Ceylon tea estate tour offers a fascinating journey into Sri Lanka’s world-famous tea culture, taking you from coastal towns to a traditional tea plantation and factory in the southern countryside.
The experience begins with convenient hotel pickup from destinations such as Mirissa, Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach, Weligama, and Hikkaduwa. Travel inland through scenic countryside by tuk tuk or car to the lush tea-growing region of Akuressa, home to the renowned Nandana Tea Factory.
During the guided tour of the historic factory, you will learn how freshly harvested tea leaves are transformed into premium Ceylon black tea. Your guide explains every step of the process, including withering, rolling, drying, and grading, offering a behind-the-scenes look at traditional tea production methods.
You will also walk through the surrounding tea gardens and herbal plants that flourish in the fertile region near the Nilwala River. The experience concludes with a relaxing tea tasting session where you can savor freshly brewed Ceylon tea and learn how to recognize its unique aromas and flavors. This experience typically lasts 3–5 hours, making it a perfect cultural escape from Sri Lanka’s southern beaches.
Begin your experience with hotel pickup from locations including Unawatuna, Tangalle, Koggala, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Galle, Talpe, Weligama, or Ahangama. Travel inland by tuk tuk or car through scenic countryside toward the tea-growing region of Akuressa.
Upon arrival, visit the Nandana Tea Factory for a guided tour where you will discover how freshly picked tea leaves are processed using traditional techniques. Walk through the tea estate and herbal garden while learning about tea cultivation and the heritage of Sri Lanka’s tea industry. The experience concludes with a tasting session featuring freshly brewed Ceylon tea.
Included Activities:
✔ Guided visit to Nandana Tea Factory
✔ Tea tasting session
✔ Tea estate walk
✔ Guided explanation of tea production
Optional Activities:
✔ Tea purchases at the factory shop
Duration:
✔ 3–5 hours
Start Time:
✔ Check availability for starting times
Pickup / Meeting Point:
✔ Hotel pickup from Unawatuna, Tangalle, Koggala, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Galle, Talpe, Weligama, or Ahangama
The experience typically lasts between 3 and 5 hours, including travel time, the guided tea factory tour, and the tea tasting session.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from Unawatuna, Tangalle, Koggala, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Galle, Talpe, Weligama, and Ahangama.
During the guided visit to the Nandana Tea Factory, you will learn how fresh tea leaves are processed into premium Ceylon tea, including stages such as withering, rolling, drying, and grading.
Yes. The experience includes a tea tasting session where you can sample freshly brewed Ceylon tea and learn to recognize its aroma and flavor characteristics.
The activity is not recommended for children under 5 years old.
It is recommended to bring a camera for photos and some cash for personal purchases or tea shopping at the factory.
Yes, the experience is wheelchair accessible.
Yes. You can cancel the booking up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.
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