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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Enjoy the spectacular bird’s eye view from Lipton’s Seat, the famous viewpoint 1970m above sea level where Sir Thomas Lipton used to sit and contemplate his plantation with its stony landscape and green tea bushes. On the same day, you will visit Dambatenne Tea Factory which is known as Sri Lanka's longest tea factory and experience a Tea Tour where you will learn about the tea making process.
What's included
All entrance fees.
All government taxes.
Hotel pick up and drop off will be provided by a TUK TUK.
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Ella.
English speaking guide throughout the tour.
Bottled water during the tour.
Cost of the Tea Tour.
Refreshments and snacks during the tour.
Picnic lunch.
Gratuities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
What to expect
Lipton’s Seat
8h
07.00 AM – You will be greeted and picked up by our TUK TUK driver from your hotel in Ella and driven to Lipton's Seat.
08.30 AM – Reach to Lipton’s seat. Lipton’s Seat, the famous viewpoint where Sir Thomas Lipton used to sit and contemplate his plantation with its stony landscape and green tea bushes. On good weather conditions, you will witness some incredible panoramic views you would ever find in the hill-country. You will have a bird’s eye view of the Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces from the same location.
10.30 AM – After enjoying a spectacular view, walk through the stunning tea plantation to the longest tea factory in Sri Lanka Dambatenne Tea Factory. You will be able to experience a Tea Tour during this visit. They will demonstrate about the full process of tea making, from fermentation through to grading, with the difference lies in how engaging the guide makes the material.
12.00 PM – Enjoy your lunch at a location with an incredible panoramic view.
01.00 PM – After the lunch, you will head back to the departure point through the tea plantation.
02.30 PM – You will be taken back to your hotel in Ella.
03.30 PM - Dropped off to your hotel.
Ella
Pass by
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Ella.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Ella.
End point
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Ella.
Pickup details
Pick up and drop off will be provided from most closely located hotels in Ella.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be ready at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pick up time.
Recommend to wear shoes for your convenience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
