Nuwara Eliya tea tour: Two factories and Ramboda Falls

Pick two tea factories and see how Ceylon tea moves from leaf to cup

A private tour of Nuwara Eliya with a live English guide and hotel pickup, combining a visit to Ramboda Falls with your choice of two tea factories from OAK RAY Tea Factory and Museum, Blue Fields Tea Garden, or Damro Tea Factory. The tour runs 3 to 5 hours and departs before 3 pm, letting you choose which two estates to explore and how long to spend at each one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ramboda Falls and Tea Factories

• Visit Ramboda Falls
• Tour Oak Ray Tea Factory and Museum
• Explore Blue Fields Tea Garden

The experience

Ramboda Falls anchors the route: a cascade tucked into the hills en route to Nuwara Eliya where you pause to feel the mist and stand in front of the water. The real work of the day happens at the two tea factories you select. OAK RAY Tea Factory and Museum walks you through the handpicking and machinery of Ceylon tea production, with a museum of historical artifacts and a cup of fresh tea overlooking the Labukele landscape. Blue Fields Tea Garden takes you into the planted slopes themselves, where you see the leaves being plucked and learn how they transform into the finished product. Damro Tea Centre, also in Labukelle, offers a guided walk through its own plantations and processing setup, with the aroma of fresh tea moving through the air as you move through the facility.

Your guide speaks English and meets you at your hotel or chosen pickup point in Nuwara Eliya. The tour departs before 3 pm, so you set the start time that fits the rest of your day. Private transport means no waiting for other travelers and no fixed stops beyond the ones you choose. You move at your own pace between Ramboda Falls and whichever two factories appeal to you most.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout the tour.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• entry to two of the three tea factories (OAK RAY Tea Factory and Museum, Blue Fields Tea Garden, or Damro Tea Factory).
• a freshly brewed cup of tea at each factory.
• hotel or in-town pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (under 11)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Operated by ASY Tours Sri Lanka

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a relaxed pace with stops to walk through tea plantations and factory floors, but no strenuous hiking or climbing. If you want to see how Ceylon tea is made without committing a full day, the 3- to 5-hour window and flexible start time let you fit it around other plans in Nuwara Eliya.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do you do at the tea factories on this tour?

At each factory you choose, you walk through the production process from leaf to finished tea: seeing how the leaves are picked, dried and processed using both traditional and modern methods. OAK RAY includes a museum with historical artifacts. All three offer a freshly brewed cup to taste at the end of the visit.

Can I pick which two tea factories to visit, or is that decided in advance?

You choose which two of the three factories to visit: OAK RAY Tea Factory and Museum, Blue Fields Tea Garden, or Damro Tea Factory. Let the operator know your preference when you book or confirm your pickup time.

What is Ramboda Falls like when you arrive there?

Ramboda Falls cascades from a significant height into lush greenery, creating a natural stop en route to Nuwara Eliya. It's a brief pause to stand in front of the water and feel the mist, not a long hike or swimming opportunity.

How long does this tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs between 3 and 5 hours depending on how long you spend at each factory and at the falls. It departs before 3 pm from your hotel or pickup location in Nuwara Eliya, so you set the start time that works for your schedule.

Is transportation included, and do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

Private transportation is included throughout the tour. Your guide picks you up from your hotel or another location in Nuwara Eliya and handles all movement between Ramboda Falls and the two tea factories you've chosen.