The 9 Tea Plantation Tours in Kandy an Island Fortnight Is Built On

1.Pinnawala, Kandy & Tea Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $46Our pick

Review of a Colombo or Negombo day trip to Pinnawala, Kandy, and a tea factory, with temple visits, views, shopping, costs, and practical tips.

“We did a full-day tour with Janaka and it was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly accommodating and flexible, allowing us to tailor the tour to exactly what we wanted. We managed to see so much in just one day, visiting elephants at the elephant orphanage, exploring a tea plantation (which was a real highlight), and hiking Sigiriya Rock, which was unforgettable. I would highly recommend Janaka as a guide in Sri Lanka. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely goes out of his way to make sure you have a great experience. We had a fantastic day!”

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2.Kandy & Pinnawala & Tea Factory Full Day Tour From Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · 14 hours · from $49

Explore Kandy, Pinnawala, tea country, temples, gardens, and rail history on a private 14-hour tour from Negombo.

“Lite för många aktiviteter för en dag. De aktiviteter som går ut på att man skall köpa något kunde lämnas bort.”

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3.Ambuluwawa Tower & Tea Factory,Kandy Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 15 hours · from $69Top rated

Review of the 15-hour Negombo tour to Ambuluwawa, Kandy, Pinnawala, tea country, and the Temple of the Tooth, with honest costs and tips.

“Had a brilliant day out on this tour. A great day with a packed itinerary. Started with a gratis king coconut juice at a roadside vendor. Elephant orphanage was an amazing experience, especially washing the elephant. Ambulawawa Tower has amazing views of a beautiful landscape. Tea factory is really interesting (assuming one likes tea of course) and gives a good overview of the tea making process. At Kandy, we got great views over the lake and visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth is a must. Our driver was really informative and a good guide, especially at the Temple with his knowledge as a practising Buddhist. We skipped over several…”

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4.Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Review of a Colombo to Kandy day trip with Pinnawala elephants, the Tooth Relic Temple, tea tasting, local food, and practical tips.

“It was a great day trip! My driver Susa was so nice and friendly. He showed me around must-see in Kandy and Pinnawala, and he took me the local restaurant! It was best food I ate in Sri Lanka. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!”

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5.City Tour with Temple of the Tooth & Tea Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $3Best value

Explore Kandy by tuk tuk with Temple of the Tooth, royal gardens, tea, street food, dance, river views, and a personal guide.

“Our experience in Kandy was truly wonderful, made all the more special thanks to Harsha, our guide. From the moment we met him, he was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. He made every place come alive with engaging stories, whether it was about the Temple of the Tooth or the beautiful scenic spots around Kandy. Beyond just being a guide, Harsha went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable, helped us with local tips, and made the whole journey smooth and enjoyable. His genuine care and passion for sharing the best of Kandy left us with unforgettable memories, and we…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $28

Review of the $28 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya private tour, with Ramboda Falls, tea factory, Gregory Lake, gardens, value, and practical tips.

“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.”

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7.Kandy privet day tour with pinnawala and Tea plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Review of a private Kandy day tour with Pinnawala elephants, temples, tea, gardens, cultural dance, transport, costs, and practical tips.

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8.Pinnawala & Tea Factory & Kandy Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 15 hours · from $47

Review of a private Negombo to Kandy day trip with Pinnawala elephants, tea, Temple of the Tooth, gardens, fees, and practical tips.

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9.From west coast: Kandy, Tooth temple, Botanical & Tea garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Review of a private Kandy day tour from Sri Lanka’s west coast, covering the Tooth Temple, spice garden, Peradeniya, tea country, and city sights.

“A friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful guide. I recommend this tour.”

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