Labookellie Tea Factory Tour from Nuwara Eliya

5.0 (23 reviews) 1 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Delve into Sri Lanka’s rich tea heritage on this Labookellie Tea Factory tour, an ideal experience for time-conscious travelers. Journey through picturesque hill-country landscapes and rolling tea plantations before reaching the renowned Labookellie Tea Factory. Enjoy a guided tour of the tea production process, from freshly plucked leaves to the final product, followed by a relaxing cup of tea to savor the flavor of Ceylon tea. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off options, this tour promises an authentic introduction to Sri Lankan tea culture in just 1.5 hours.

Guided tour of Labookellie Tea Factory with insights into tea production
Scenic drive through picturesque hill-country and tea plantations
Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of premium Ceylon tea after your tour
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Nuwara Eliya or near Gregory Lake

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: German, Chinese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Pigeons Nest Tours

Ages: Adults (17–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden

30 min Admission included

Travelers booking this experience will enjoy a short, informative visit to the iconic Labookellie Tea Factory, set among the cool-climate tea plantations near Nuwara Eliya.

Upon arrival, they’ll join a guided factory tour that walks them through each stage of tea production, from freshly plucked leaves to the finished Ceylon tea ready for packaging.

Inside the factory, travelers will see traditional machinery in operation and learn how tea is withered, rolled, fermented, dried, and graded, gaining insight into the craftsmanship and skill behind Sri Lanka’s premium tea industry.

Following the tour, guests can relax with a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea, enjoying the aroma and flavors while taking in views of the surrounding plantations. There will also be time to browse the factory shop, where a variety of high-quality teas and tea-related products are available to purchase.
Gregory Lake

Passing by

Optional drop off after tour to Gregory Lake or back to hotel or city centre.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Andrews Lodge and Hostel
Hotel Three Seven
OYO 480 Rainbow Villa
Sapu's Mountain breeze Nuwara Eliya
Misty Holiday Nest
W15 Lake Gregory Nuwara Eliya
Winchester Little England
Summer Glow Guest
Earth and Sky Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Omaya Hills
OYO 523 Royal Hotel
Nobel Bungalow

and 186 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your accommodation as long as its 5km within the Nuwara Eliya city range. Most accommodations are within this range but suppose if yours isn’t you can contact us and we will try to arrange something at a reasonable additional charge.