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Two people harvesting tea leaves in a lush green field with a waterfall in the background. 1
A group of people outdoors, one holding a basket of avocados. 2
A table with a slice of cake, two cups of tea, and three small glasses of tea. 3
Two people harvesting tea leaves in a lush, hilly area with a waterfall in the background. 4
Two people harvesting tea leaves in a lush green tea plantation. 5
By Kips Holidays

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €36 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Visit 1 of Bluefield, Kingswood and Labookellie, with others optional
    • Pluck tea leaves by hand and enjoy a fresh tea tasting
    • Drive past real tea pickers' homes for a rare glimpse into hill-country life
    • See 4 waterfalls incl. Puna Ela & Ramboda Falls — swim if allowed
    • Roadside fruit tasting: avocado, banana & passion fruits

Activity location

    • Nuwara Eliya
    • Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nuwara Eliya
    • Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Tea Factory and Hidden Waterfall

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

A private tuk tuk experience through tea plantations, including a tea factory visit, Ramboda Falls & Puna Ella Falls, hidden nature spots, light scenic walks, and stunning viewpoints around Nuwara Eliya.

Language options: English
Price details
€35.84 x 1 Traveller€35.84
Total
Price is €35.84

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel or any landmark in Nuwara Eliya area & Nanu Oya Railway Station pickup & drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Roadside fruit tasting (avocado, banana, passion fruit)
  • Inclusions
    Wi-Fi
  • Inclusions
    Ramboda Falls (weather permitting, enjoy a swim)
  • Inclusions
    Puna Ela Falls, visible from a scenic viewpoint
  • Inclusions
    Private local guide throughout the tour
  • Inclusions
    Transport during the experience
  • Inclusions
    Tea plucking experience, factory visit and tea tasting
  • Inclusions
    Hidden waterfall visit
  • Inclusions
    Local insights, history and photography stops
  • Exclusions
    Waterfall entrance fees (if any) are not included — payable directly on-site by guests
  • Exclusions
    Complimentary tea tasting is included at all three factories (Bluefield, Kingswood & Labookellie). An extended tasting experience (9 varieties, approx. LKR 2,800 per pack) is currently available at Bluefield Tea Factory only, payable directly to the factory
  • Exclusions
    Additional charges apply if the pickup location is more than 10 km from the city centre — approx. LKR 80 per additional km, payable directly to the driver. Exact amount confirmed at time of booking

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Ride through Nuwara Eliya's tea plantation in your own private tuk-tuk — pluck tea by hand, taste it fresh at up to 3 factories, and hike to a hidden waterfall, guided by someone who actually grew up here.
    This is not a standard tour. This is a carefully crafted local experience designed around your comfort — from pickup to the final drop-off.
    We'll pick you up from your hotel, any landmark in the Nuwara Eliya area, or right at Nanu Oya Railway Station. At the end of the tour, we'll drop you back at the same spot — or anywhere else you'd like to go. Your comfort and satisfaction always come first with us.
    As you ride through town, take in Nuwara Eliya's colonial charm: old bungalows, heritage hotels, and the buzz of local life at the fruit markets and central market — a side of Sri Lanka most tourists never slow down to see.
    Then it's time for the highlight: a real tea plantation experience. Dress like a local tea picker, strap on a traditional basket, and pluck tea leaves by hand while our factory guides explain the process — a moment made for your Instagram. Step inside the factory to see how your cup of tea is actually made, from leaf to cup, then enjoy a complimentary tea tasting — with extra tastings available if you're curious to try more. If you're up for it, we can even visit a second tea factory.
    From here, the drive itself becomes one of the best parts of the tour. Your tuk tuk winds through a road lined on both sides with tea plantations, avocado trees, jackfruit trees, and all kinds of authentic greenery — a real, unfiltered slice of Nuwara Eliya's countryside. You'll pass by local homes and get a genuine glimpse into everyday hill-country life, something most tourists never get to see up close. We'll stop often along the way for photos too.
    The tour continues to four waterfalls — three viewed from scenic points, and the fourth, Ramboda Falls, reached via a 900m one-way hike. If conditions are right, take a refreshing swim in the falls.
    Ideal for couples, friends, or small groups (up to 3 people), this private tuk tuk tour offers an authentic, unhurried way to experience the real Nuwara Eliya.

Location

Activity location

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    • Nuwara Eliya
    • Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nuwara Eliya
    • Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka