
Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour worth booking?
Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour is a 5-hour experience in Ella, Sri Lanka, from $55 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (17)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $55 per person
The Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire from here. Lipton’s seat is a panoramic overlooking destination in Sri lanka. Handapanagala lake, Chandrika lake, Uda walwe lake, Wedi hiti Kanda mountains, and also the hambanthota harbor alocated in the in the southern coastal areand five provinces in Sri Lanka can be seen remarkably. The Dambetenna longest tea factory in Sri Lanka has earned a reputation among the travelers and tourists as a place to be toured where they can learn about the tea making process.Once you visit up to the Lipton seat a perfect panoramic view of the exclusive area can be seen. Surely it will be breathtaking. in this tour include a walk through the tea plantations from Lipton's Seat.
What you get
About this experience
The Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire from here. Lipton’s seat is a panoramic overlooking destination in Sri lanka. Handapanagala lake, Chandrika lake, Uda walwe lake, Wedi hiti Kanda mountains, and also the hambanthota harbor alocated in the in the southern coastal areand five provinces in Sri Lanka can be seen remarkably. The Dambetenna longest tea factory in Sri Lanka has earned a reputation among the travelers and tourists as a place to be toured where they can learn about the tea making process.Once you visit up to the Lipton seat a perfect panoramic view of the exclusive area can be seen. Surely it will be breathtaking. in this tour include a walk through the tea plantations from Lipton's Seat.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- We provide Clarifying Guiding service for every tour
- Tea and coffee
What you'll see and do
Lipton’s Seat
The Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire from here. Lipton’s seat is a panoramic overlooking destination in Sri lanka. Handapanagala lake, Chandrika lake, Uda walwe lake, Wedi hiti Kanda mountains, and also the hambanthota harbor alocated in the in the southern coastal areand five provinces in Sri Lanka can be seen remarkably.
30 minutes here · Admission included
The Dambetenna longest tea factory in Sri Lanka has earned a reputation among the travelers and tourists as a place to be toured where they can learn about the tea making process.Once you visit up to the Lipton seat a perfect panoramic view of the exclusive area can be seen. Surely it will be breathtaking.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Haputale is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The elevation is 1431 m above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Haputale is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ella
There will be a driver along with a vehicle to welcome you all in front of Bank Of Ceylon car park.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
There will be a driver along with a vehicle to welcome you all in front of Bank Of Ceylon car park.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ella Excursions Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
9 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful Family Trip to Lipton's Seat
We visited Lipton's Seat and a tea factory with our family, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The views from Lipton's Seat were absolutely stunning, with endless green tea plantations stretching across the hills. The tea factory visit was both interesting and educational, giving us a better understanding of how Sri Lankan tea is made. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable with interesting stories and a great sense of humor. He kept everyone engaged and ensured we were comfortable throughout the trip. It was a memorable family outing that we highly recommend
Response from the operator: Dear Sir / madam. Thank you so much for taking the time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. All the best! I hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka. Thanks, Best Regards, ELLA EXCURSIONS TOURS TEAM.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Day at Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory
We visited Lipton's Seat with friends, and it was one of the most beautiful places we saw in Sri Lanka. The breathtaking views over the tea plantations were unforgettable. After that, we explored the tea factory and learned how Ceylon tea is produced, which was very interesting. The whole trip was enjoyable, peaceful, and well organized. We left with wonderful memories and would happily recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area
Response from the operator: Dear Sir / madam. Thank you so much for taking the time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. All the best! I hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka. Thanks, Best Regards, ELLA EXCURSIONS TOURS TEAM.
via Tripadvisor
A good choice
Recommend this short tour if you’re making your way to Haputale from Ella. Leave early to get great views from Lipton’s Seat. Pick up was on time and communication was superb. The driver was great too!
Response from the operator: Dear Sir / madam. Thank you so much for taking the time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. All the best! I hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka. Thanks, Best Regards, Mr. Rukshan p samarasekara Managing Director. Mobile - +94 (77) 83 38604 Email - ellaexcursionstours@gmail.com
via Tripadvisor
Excellent trip!
Excellent tour, very informative and kind tour guides
Response from the operator: Dear Sir / madam. Thank you so much for taking the time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. All the best! I hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka. Thanks, Best Regards, Mr. Rukshan p samarasekara Managing Director. Mobile - +94 (77) 83 38604 Email - ellaexcursionstours@gmail.com
via Tripadvisor
A perfect tour of tea country
A fantastic morning exploring Sri Lanka’s famous tea country. Our guide, Dila, picked us up on time and was exemplary with his guided tour, throughout, providing useful insights, detail and background. His driving was excellent on at times, challenging roads and we found him to be incredibly affable and friendly. His excellent service really made the trip. We arrived at Lipton’s Seat for a stunning sunrise over the valley below and followed this up with a wonderful tea and freshly made snacks, just up the hill. This in itself was a great experience for a small cost. From there we headed back down the mountain to the tea factory, which I enjoyed much more than I expected. It was fascinating to see the old machinery from its inception still in use and to see the end-to-end process of the production, into something we all take for granted. On our way home, we had another tea stop and a beautiful homemade pineapple cake (price included in the booking), overlooking the Kandy to Colombo railway. Dila’s kindness extended further, stopping on request for some wonderful fresh fruit from a stall, on the way back to Ella. A thoroughly enjoyable morning.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir / madam. Thank you so much for taking the time to share an insightful review of your excursion experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. All the best! I hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka. Thanks, Best Regards, Mr. Rukshan p samarasekara Managing Director. Mobile - +94 (77) 83 38604 Email - ellaexcursionstours@gmail.com
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $55 to $65
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ella Excursions Tours, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 72.4.
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Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ella.
How much does Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ella usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ella is not rushed.
Is Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ella, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ella can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ella and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ella within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ella?
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On Outty we rank every Ella experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Discover Ella - Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak & Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Sight seeing Private tours, Ella Sri Lanka Cooking Class Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ella?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ella?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour?
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Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; Snacks; All Fees and Taxes; and We provide Clarifying Guiding service for every tour. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 101 listed pickup locations in and around Ella. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Lipton's Seat and Tea Factory,Trail Amidst Tea Plantation Day Tour?
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Across 17 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The views and photo stops come up again and again.
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