Tuk Tuk Safari and Picnic in Sri Lanka: Exploring Tea Plantations from Ella, Haputale & Bandarawela
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Bandarawela
Embark on a thrilling Tuk Tuk Safari in Sri Lanka, exploring the stunning tea plantations of Ella, Haputale, and Bandarawela. Discover the secrets of tea production, visit a tea factory, and enjoy a picnic lunch with panoramic views.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lipton’s Seat - you will enjoy the nature and the tea plantations local life
What's Included
  • Picnic lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
  • Airport and departure taxes
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Additional Information

Our Tuk Tuk Safari commences at the Bandarawela Railway Station at 9 AM and spans around 6 hours. The adventure takes you on a picturesque journey through one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful tea plantations. Experience the authentic tea plantation environment and gather insights about tea cultivation and processing during this tour.

The tour also offers pick-up services from your hotel in Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela. As part of the excursion, you will visit a tea factory, explore the famed viewpoint known as Lipton’s Seat, named after the tea plantation’s owner. Another highlight of the tour is the picnic lunch amidst the tea plantation, where you can enjoy a panoramic view. Join in with the workers to pluck some tea leaves, a staple in your daily brew.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Bandarawela
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Backpacker402014
Sep 22, 2023
Great tour - Exhilarating tuk tuk ride up a mountain, fantastic views and a real sight of daily life on the tree plantation. Dean (I'm sure that's his working name) is an excellent driver and made the day a fun time. Recommended tour
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Louisewl1696ex
Jun 9, 2023
Great experience - This was a very interesting and informative activity - it provided a real understanding of the tea industry and life for the people. The guide was informative and helpful, we chugged around the hills and plantations for about five hours finishing with a tour of the oldest tea factory. Well worth it.
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335malenep
Feb 14, 2024
A day of silence... - This was such a strange day. First of all, from the pictures you would think this is a group tour - I had been looking forward to this as group tours has been difficult for me to find here. Turns out I was the only one. A guy came to pick me up. He just said hi and then not a sound from him in over half an hour. I thought he was just a guy taking me to the real tour. After almost an hour I realized this WAS the tour and the guy was my guide! I think this has to be the most silent tour ever. For 5 hours the guide said like 5 short sentences to me. Otherwise completely silence. I never knew what was going on or where we were going to. Also, a tea factory tour wasn't included in this tour like it is from other providers of similar tours. That was a little disappointing. The surroundings were great though. Just such a weird silent day. Could easily just have hired a local guy to drive me around instead.
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