Private Tea Tour and Tea Factory
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Private Tea Tour and Tea Factory
By The Tea Fields
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Welcome to Hatton, the Heart of Ceylon’s Tea region!
Please join us on one of our special Tea Tours, where you will experience the full “Tea Leaf to Tea pot” process.
• Walk amongst the tea in the tea fields
• Meet the pluckers
• Learn their technique
• Visit the tea Pluckers Village & Temple
• Visit the weighing stations
• Go to the factory, to learn about the processing:
o Withering
o Rolling
o Drying
o Shifting
o Testing
o Packing
• Drink freshly made and brewed tea!
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Ages 18-70, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- Start:
- RJR9+WC Norwood, RJR9+WCW Norwood, Sri LankaIreby (pvt) Estate Norwood Hatton,Srilanka
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 329396P1- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 329396P1
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- Mirjana D0 contributionsAll recommendations for this tourThe tour was very informative. An excellent guide, full of knowledge, he did his best to explain the process of tea picking and production.Written 19 December 2023
- 810pavithram0 contributionsTea pickingIf you want to escape the tropics of the country this high altitude place is perfect. Very refreshing.Written 1 April 2023
- thujina0 contributionsAmazing authentic experienceAbsolutely fantastic experience. An incredibly authentic experience with a genuine guide who cares about the locals and the country. Rimas did a fantastic two hour tour of the tea plantations with incredible details, views and opportunities to pick leaves. After this we did a tour of the Norwood estate factory which was again in-depth with a tea tasting. He was so kind to all of us and to all of the local workers. This tour gave a thorough overview of the tea making process with the utmost respect to the local people. I highly recommend. Make sure to enquire about buying some tea at the end! Thank you Rimas again!Written 4 January 2023
- rodinab6900 contributionsGreat experience even for small kidsVery good gide, very nice explaoed everything from seeds to final product and on top some history of tea planting on Srii Lanka!... definately can recomend.Written 19 April 2022
- travelc20220 contributionsBack to colonial life style and tea plantation experienceWe went for tea field experience in Hatton we choice the tea field really not a comercial business site it’s a real tea field we went to 9 am to field and they explain the history and field routings we puking tea with local tea pluckers it’s a great experience then we go to tea weighting Place and and finally we go by tuk tuk to tea factory there we will look all progress in tea factory and finally the best tea testing wow superb We book by Airbnb also you can book by phone call Highly recommendWritten 4 January 2022
- pers7080 contributionsHighlight of our honeymoonMe and my wife went on this trip with Rimas on our delayed honeymoon in Sri Lanka. Rimas was incredible, showing us in and around Hatton. We stayed at the bungalow where he was the manager, it was by far the best part of our trip to Sri Lanka trip. Since we enjoyed the tea so much at the factory tour, he even managed to give us half a kilo (!) of factory fresh tea on our last day. It was meant for the bungalow and was not for sale, but he fixed it for us as a gift. I cannot recommend him and his tours enough, he really goes the extra mile.Written 4 January 2022
- Mariska V0 contributionsEpic experience within the tea fieldsWe stayed for one night at the Royal Majesty bungalow within the Norwood estate. Miras took us for a walk through the tea fields to experience the real life of the tea pickers. We were able to see the newyear ceremony. What a great experience. People are so kind and friendly. I really would recommend this place.Written 2 January 2022
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Tomasz S
Poznan, Poland38 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
I definitely recommend this unique and very beautiful place.
Fantastic guide! It talks about the history of tea, its biology, collecting, processing and Sri Lanka. Extremely interesting.
What is also important and distinguishes it from many other "similar" places. It is non-commercial (no one sells tea for x10, as is often the case in this type of attractions).
Fantastic guide! It talks about the history of tea, its biology, collecting, processing and Sri Lanka. Extremely interesting.
What is also important and distinguishes it from many other "similar" places. It is non-commercial (no one sells tea for x10, as is often the case in this type of attractions).
Written 10 March 2024
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Dear Sir and madam Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delightful that enjoyed your participation in our tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest can understand how Ceylon tea we are making. We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 28 March 2024
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Ophelie S
Hyeres, France13 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Great visit, super interesting from the tea field to its factory design until its tasting as well as the visit to the workers village. The history of Sri Lankan tea in its entirety. Our guide speaks extremely good English and answers precisely and easily all the questions asked.
Thank you very much it was one of our best visit to Sri lanka! 🙏😁
I recommend 100%
Thank you very much it was one of our best visit to Sri lanka! 🙏😁
I recommend 100%
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Written 26 October 2024
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Dear Sir & Madam Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delightful that enjoyed your participation in our Tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest can understand how We Make World Famous Ceylon tea From leaf to Pot. Hope you next time drink a cup of Ceylon tea with memories We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 27 October 2024
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Laura B
8 contributions
Jul 2023
Our recent visit to the The Tea Fields (Hatton), was brilliant. Rimas, our guide, was well-informed and passionate about his craft. He introduced us to the hard-working leaf pluckers and took us into the tea slopes with Hatton tea landscape vistas.
Stepping into the historic factory, established in 1930, was like stepping back in time. Learning about the intricate processes from withering, rolling, fermenting, drying, sorting, and packing that each leaf goes through was fascinating. Rimas' thorough and clear explanations gave us deep insights into the science and artistry behind every cup of tea.
We can't recommend this tour highly enough for anyone visiting Sri Lanka. Whether you're a tea connoisseur or a casual traveller, Rimas' tour, offers an in-depth look into a significant aspect of Sri Lanka's culture.
Thank you, Rimas, for an experience that will stay with us when we sip tea.
Stepping into the historic factory, established in 1930, was like stepping back in time. Learning about the intricate processes from withering, rolling, fermenting, drying, sorting, and packing that each leaf goes through was fascinating. Rimas' thorough and clear explanations gave us deep insights into the science and artistry behind every cup of tea.
We can't recommend this tour highly enough for anyone visiting Sri Lanka. Whether you're a tea connoisseur or a casual traveller, Rimas' tour, offers an in-depth look into a significant aspect of Sri Lanka's culture.
Thank you, Rimas, for an experience that will stay with us when we sip tea.
Written 19 July 2023
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Dear Laura Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delighted that enjoyed your participation in our tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest can understand how Ceylon tea we are making. We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 20 July 2023
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Dream495941
8 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This was a really fulfilling tour, covering the history, process and people of the tea industry. We learned so much from our guide (Remas?). We saw the fields, the villages and the factory, covering bush to market ready tea. It was also visually stunning and we finished with a great cup of tea and coconut cake.
Written 8 September 2024
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Dear Sir & madam Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delightful that enjoyed your participation in our Tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest can understand how We Make World Famous Ceylon tea From leaf to Pot. Hope you next time drink a cup of Ceylon tea with memories We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 9 September 2024
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Juhyae K
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Friends
This was such a unique and memorable experience! Our guide Mr. Rimas was very knowledgeable. He presented the history of tea production in the country, parts of the tea plant, the machinery in the factory, and even how the finished product gets exported. It was wonderful to see each step of the process--now I can more deeply appreciate each cup of ceylon tea that I drink! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Hatton
Written 1 July 2024
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Dear Sir & Madam Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delightful that enjoyed your participation in our Tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest can understand how We Make World Famous Ceylon tea From leaf to Pot. Hope you next time drink a cup of Ceylon tea with memories We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 2 July 2024
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Cristiana G
2 contributions
Apr 2022
It's been few days since we did this wonderful activity along the tea fields of Hatton and we are still amazed as is definitely one of the most genuine experiences in these lands. During the almost 4h tour, a passionate guy, Rimas, guided us through all the insights of the complex tea process starting with the leafes plucking up to the tea factory activities. I definitely recommend this experience as is not only a tour in the tea fields, but a real journey into the history of Sri Lanka and one of its traditional industries.
Written 26 April 2022
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Dear Cristina Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delighted that enjoyed your participation in our tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest feel like home. We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Tea Fields Team Delete Response
Written 26 April 2022
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Laurence K
25 contributions
I will never look at a cup of tea the same way again! This was an amazing experience with some really in depth knowledge from the guide - the best part is that it wasn’t a tourist trap vibe, small group size with plenty of opportunity to engage with the very knowledgeable guide, no exit through the gift shop, in fact no gift shop at all, no hidden agendas to buy stuff or sketchy commission vibes.
Seeing the village and factory were highlights - this was by far the coolest thing we have done in Sri Lanka one week into a 2 week trip!
Seeing the village and factory were highlights - this was by far the coolest thing we have done in Sri Lanka one week into a 2 week trip!
Written 1 January 2025
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Dear guest Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delightful that enjoyed your participation in our Tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest can understand how We Make World Famous Ceylon tea From leaf to Pot. Hope you next time drink a cup of Ceylon tea with memories We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 1 January 2025
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Daniela P
Himmelkron, Germany6 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
we got a very very friendly guide who told us lots about tea planting and harvesting in very good and clear English while walking through the tea fields and enjoying the beautiful view and the tea smell. In addition we also went to the village of the tea workers and got impressions about their lifes. In the end we went to a factory and we have been shown complete process of tea production with a tea tasting in the end and the possibility to buy tea in a local shop for normal price. We can really highly recommend to do this trip...not only if you love tea but also if you are interested in the land, its people and its culture.
Written 2 April 2022
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Dear Daniela Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delighted that enjoyed your participation in our tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest feel like home. We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Tea Fields Team
Written 2 April 2022
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Jiřín N
7 contributions
Our guide was really expert, he guided us through the tea production process (history, plants, tea production). During the 3 hours we were walking through tea plantages, tea workers’ village and the tea factory. We had also opportunity to taste some types of tea. We definitelly recommend this place!
Written 21 February 2024
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Dear Sir and madam Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delightful that enjoyed your participation in our tea fields experience. We do try hard to make our guest can understand how Ceylon tea we are making. We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 22 February 2024
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Maya P
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
Highly recommend. The most authentic tea tour I’ve been to. It’s 3 hours and you get to see the tea fields, the ladies who pick, a visit to the tea workers village, and ending in the factory to see all the process tea leaves go through to end up in your cup. Truly breathtaking and important to learn such knowledge and history. Our guide Rimas is truly the best guide in Sri Lanka, he tells it as it is, and is someone you can trust for his knowledge and wisdom. Grateful we found this tour! Definitely my highlight of the trip :) I also suggest bringing rice and dal to the ladies who pick tea as a kind gesture.
Written 7 January 2024
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Dear Maya Thank you for wonderful Review, we are all Delightful that enjoyed your participation in our tea fields experience. Your one of the memorable guests We do try hard to make our guest can understand how Ceylon tea we are making. We love to See you back Hope that you rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws at you safe travels warm wishes Rimas
Written 8 January 2024
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