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15 Best Kandy Tea Plantation Tours

I’ve picked the tea plantation tours around Kandy where the factory is actually running. Mornings are best, when the withering and rolling machines are working; afternoons often mean an empty shed. Kandy grows mid-country tea, softer than the high-grown leaf from Nuwara Eliya.

1.Nuwara Eliya Day Tour From Kandy With Ambuluwawa Tower,Tea Factry

Lose yourself in the beauty of Nuwara Eliya on a day tour from Kandy, where the Ambuluwawa Tower and a tea factory await - but the real adventure lies beyond.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was an amazing day filled with various experiences from temples to tea factories. Our driver, Fazeel was so wonderful and accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend.”

21 reviewsFrom $54.60by JK Travels sri lanka

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2.Kandy: Private Ella Journey with Tea, Falls & Arch Bridge

Discover Sri Lanka’s hill country with a private Kandy to Ella journey featuring tea plantations, Ravana Falls, and the Nine Arches Bridge—an authentic scenic experience.

★ 4.8

“Highly recommend! We felt very safe with our driver Hasalanka who even added an extra waterfall stop! He spoke perfect english and told us we could stay as long as we liked at each stop so we never felt rushed - we had a fantastic…”

19 reviews6 hoursFrom $125by Travelers Arc Sri Lanka

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5.From Negombo: Ambuluwawa Tower & Tea Factory,Kandy Day Trip

Immerse yourself in breathtaking views at Ambuluwawa Tower and discover the art of tea production in Kandy—what hidden gems will you uncover?

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing trip. Our guide and driver were fabulous. They were very knowledgeable and told us loads of interesting information. The royal botanical gardens is an optional visit. We were going to miss this but our guide advised us to go and see…”

9 reviews15 hoursFrom $69by Cadyshack Taxis (Pvt) Ltd

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6.Kandy: Ambuluwawa, Pinnawala & Tea Factory by Tuk Tuk

Experience the highlights of Kandy with a full-day tuk tuk tour visiting Ambuluwawa Tower, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and a Ceylon tea factory for authentic and memorable sights.

★ 4.9

“The driver was very nice and asked what we prefer to see first and made stops for fresh coconut. He was a safe driver too.”

8 reviews8 hoursFrom $19by Indikas Tuk-Tuk & City Tours.

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7.Kandy: Ambuluwawa Tower, Ramboda Falls & Tea Factory Tour

Explore Sri Lanka’s hill country with this full-day tour from Kandy, visiting Ambuluwawa Tower, Ramboda Falls, a tea factory, and the Big Buddha for stunning views and cultural insight.

★ 5.0

“Boy, we had such an amazing tour. Roshan was a perfect tourguide. He showed us everything we wanted to see and we had so many different impressions. The best way to see all the highlights in Kandy and around. In the end the tour took…”

8 reviews8 hoursFrom $28by Indikas Tuk-Tuk & City Tours.

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8.Kandy Tea Tasting at Pilimathalawa with Pickup & Drop

Discover authentic Ceylon tea at Pilimathalawa with this guided tour, including tastings, factory insights, and hotel pickup for a hassle-free experience.

★ 4.8

“It was a real good experience to taste 8 types of tea ☕️ in a short time.staff was efficient & helpful .I really enjoyed the experience & got lots of teas from the factory.”

8 reviews1 hourFrom $2.43by Kandy Sightseeing Tours

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9.From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

Discover Sri Lanka’s highlights on this full-day tour from Colombo, featuring elephants, the UNESCO Kandy Temple, and a scenic tea factory visit.

★ 4.5

“Nuostabi ekskursija bei programa. Per vieną dieną aplankėme svarbiausius centrinės Šri Lankos objektus. Labai patiko apsilankymas dramblių prieglaudoje bei arbatos plantacijoje ir fabrike, kur gidė išsamiai papasakojo apie arbatos gaminimo procesą. Įspūdį taip pat paliko Kandy šventyklos bei jų rami atmosfera. Gidas ir vairuotojas Dilip…”

7 reviews1 dayFrom $38by Ceylon Mafa Tours and Travels

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10.Kandy: City Tour with Temple of the Tooth & Tea Garden

Explore Kandy’s highlights on this guided tour, from the Temple of the Tooth to scenic tea gardens, with expert guides and authentic Sri Lankan experiences.

★ 5.0

“Nous avons passé une merveilleuse journée en compagnie de Harsha. Nous avons pu visiter la ville ainsi que plusieurs temples et assister à un spectacle de danse traditionnel. Nous avons de plus pu observer la cérémonie du Temple permettant de voir la dent de bouddha.…”

7 reviews1 dayFrom $3.12by Tours by Harsha - Travel in Sri Lanka

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12.Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Private Day Tour: Tea Factory& Gregory Lake

Explore Sri Lanka’s hill country on this private day tour from Kandy, featuring tea factory visits, Ramboda Waterfall, and relaxing Gregory Lake views.

★ 5.0

“Our driver was Rohan he was very nice, he drove really careful and very well. I can recommend him to anyone. The tour itself was beutiful, informative and overall amazing.”

6 reviewsFrom $28.00by Sakura Ceylon Travel

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5.0Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Transfer with Tea Factories & Falls7 hours$95 5.0Private Day Tour Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation$110.00 5.0Tea Trail of Nuwara Eliya1 day$91 5.0Tea Fields by Bicycle From Kandy$100.00 5.0From Kandy: Ambuluwawa and Balumgala Tea Factory Tour3 hours$35 5.0Kandy, Pinnawala & Tea Factory Full Day Tour From Colombo14 hours$46 1.0Kandy to Ambuluwawa Tower & Tea Factory Tuk Tuk Tour$15.00 5.0Tea Country Day Tour from Kandy – Nuwara Eliya$80.00 4.5Explore Kandy, Pinnawala, and Tea Plantation From Kandy8 hours$60 4.5From Kandy: James Taylor’s Tea Plantation Tour4.5 hours$150 Ceylon Tea Tour | 10 Days$896.00 Tea Plucking and Tea Factory Tour From Kandy$100.00 4.5From Kandy: James Taylor’s Tea Tour (The Tale of Ceylon Tea)4.5 hours$150 4.2From Colombo: Kandy and Tea Plantations Day Trip1 day$192 4.5From Kandy: All Inclusive Kandy, Pinnawala & Tea Plantation8 hours$140 4.2From Kandy: Elephant Orphanage, Ambuluwawa & Tea Museum Tour1 day$151 Kandy: Ambuluwawa Tower, Temples, and Tea Factory Tour30 min$150 4.8Kandy: Gem, Tea, Spices, Wood Carving Workshop Tour by Tuk6 hours$4.10 5.0Kandy: Nuwara Eliya to Ella Tea Plantation & Waterfall Hike13 hours$118 4.5Kandy: Sir James Taylors Loolkandura Tea Heritage Hike9 hours$80 Horton Plains Tea Factory and Nuwara Eliya Day Tour$190.00