The 4 Best Tea Tours in Ella

1.Tuk-Tuk Safari Liptons seat,Tea Fields Hike,TeaFactory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $60Our pick

Leave Ella by tuk-tuk for a countryside ride through Bandarawela or Haputale. Walk tea-estate paths with an English-speaking guide, enjoy a picnic, reach Lipton Seat, then tour Dambatenne Tea Factory, built in 1890. The day ends in Haputale, so plan your onward transport rather than expecting a return to Ella.

“Excellent experience despite heavy rain. Our guide did a wonderful job working around the cloud cover and rain, to create an interesting and fun tour”

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2.9 Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $29Best value

See Ella’s top sights by tuk, with a private English-speaking guide and flexible time at each stop. Walk to Little Adam’s Peak, watch for trains at Nine Arches Bridge, then tour Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory and taste several teas. Suresh has earned praise for safe driving and taking excellent photos, but guide quality can vary.

“Escursione molto bella ed interessante, toccando le attrazioni principali di Ella. La guida, super sorridente, è stata molto cordiale ed esaustiva nelle spiegazioni del luoghi visitati. La consiglierei.”

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3.Ella Day Tour from Kandy with tea factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $90Top rated

This private Kandy to Ella tour takes you through Ramboda and Nuwara Eliya to Damro Tea Factory, Gregory Lake, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, and Ravana Falls. English-speaking guides such as Nilanka, Malshan, Menuka, and Ruwan lead the day, with early starts, custom stops, bottled water, and transport included.

“The friendly and calm driver Menuka did take me to the attraction in an efficient and safe way. There where no problems to suit the tour for my special needs. I had a great day.”

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4.Tea Adventure in Haputale with Village Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · from $60

Travel from Ella, Bandarawela, Haputale, or Beragala with guides such as Dinu, Dinuka, or Thushan. Walk through tea fields, pick leaves with estate workers, visit a working factory, taste several grades of Ceylon tea, and enjoy a village lunch. This five-hour small-group trip suits curious tea drinkers who want more than a scenic viewpoint.

“Outstanding tea tour and cultural experience. Dinuka is a fantastic guide with great knowledge and hospitality. A definite highlight of our trip.”

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