About this experience
Sri Lanka is a wonderful country and is home to many places which are amazing and worth exploring so, this destination will never be disappointed. Enjoy a historical tea experience in the Loolkandura Estate where the very first patch of tea was planted in Sri Lanka. During this 6-hour private tour, visit the tea plantation, James Taylor Seat, Tea Tree, James Taylor Statue, the Loolecondera Tea Factory, James Taylor Log Cabin and weighing stations, while accompanied by your local English speaking guide. You will enjoy this guided experience as you will also get the comfortable pick up and drop off service in a well-maintained vehicle along with a professional driver. James Taylor is the pioneer of Ceylon Tea. Arriving in Ceylon in 1852 as a 17-year-old, he was billeted at Loolecondera Estate in Galaha, a coffee plantation in the Kandy District. With the onset of the coffee rust disease, Taylor visited India in 1866 to learn about growing tea. Upon his return, Taylor planted a 21-acre plot of tea on Loolecondera in 1867 – Field No 7. It was fortuitous timing as the coffee plantations were all but decimated within a couple of years. Taylor’s initiative enabled a new industry to hastily replace an old one which had been brought to its knees. It breathed new life into the perilous situation that investors, owners, and planters had found themselves in.
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What’s included
- Spanish/English Speaking Guide
- Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
- Fuel Charges
- Mineral Water Bottle
Not included
- Entrance Fees
- Any other Tour or Service Not Mentioned above
Itinerary
- 1
James Taylors Tea Estate Tour from Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel Pick you up little early in the morning around 6.30from your hotel in kandy We proceed the 1 hour journey to Taylor Hill, Site of the Loolkandura Estate Start your visit by learning about the estate’s You’ll be able to spend the next several hours visiting the many highlights of the plantation created by Mr. Taylor, James Taylor is the pioneer of Ceylon Tea. Arriving in Ceylon in 1852 as a 17-year-old, he was billeted at Loolecondera Estate in Galaha, a coffee plantation in the Kandy District. With the onset of the coffee rust disease, Taylor visited India in 1866 to learn about growing tea. Upon his return, Taylor planted a 21-acre plot of tea on Loolecondera in 1867 – Field No 7. It was fortuitous timing as the coffee plantations were all but decimated within a couple of years. Taylor’s initiative enabled a new industry to hastily replace an old one which had been brought to its knees. It breathed new life into the perilous situation that investors, owners, and planters had found themselves in. A statue erected in his honor, and a log cabin the planter once called his home. And also we take you a tour to the Loolkandura Tea Factory Sri Lanka is a wonderful country and is home to many places which are amazing and worth exploring so, this destination will never be disappointed. Enjoy a historical tea experience in the Loolkandura Estate where the very first patch of tea was planted in Sri Lanka. During this 6-hour private tour, visit the tea plantation, which still packages tea to this day, to see the process of the fields. By the end of the day we proceed back to your hotel in kandy Highlight James Taylors Tea Estate LoolKadura Tea Factory
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in Spanish and English
- Start times
- 08:00
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 21 days before the experience starts.
- 21 days or more before: full refund
- 7–20 days before: 50% refund
- 1–6 days before: 40% refund
- Less than 1 day before: 10% refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 21 days before the experience starts. 21 days or more before: full refund · 7–20 days before: 50% refund · 1–6 days before: 40% refund · Less than 1 day before: 10% refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in Spanish and English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 229 per person (11–15 travelers)
