4 Tea Country Tours in Colombo to Get Up Early For

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 12 hours · from $55Our pick

Review of Colombo to Kandy, Pinnawala and tea factory tour, with temple tips, elephant concerns, costs, timing and practical advice.

“I had an incredible day! 🐘✨ First, I went on an amazing elephant ride, which was such a unique and exciting experience, full of excitement and connection with nature. I highly recommend this place! Totally worth it! 🥰 Then, I visited the beautiful city of Candy and explored the stunning Temple of the Tooth—a truly special and peaceful place. Both were unforgettable experiences. Highly recommend! 🥰”

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2.Tea Factory, Train, and Nine Arch Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 16 hours · from $140

See Ella’s Nine Arch Bridge, tea country, waterfalls, train views, Little Adam’s Peak, and zipline in one demanding 16-hour day.

“Krish was an excellent driver - very friendly, polite and accommodating. Great tour with private transportation.”

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3.Shore Excursion From Colombo port to Ingiriya Tea Plantation & back for 2 People

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $135

Review of Colombo’s private tea plantation shore trip, with rubber, rice, tea making, port pickup, costs, timing, and key cautions.

“Our guide was terrific. He wanted to share as much about his country as he could. Tea, orange coconuts, ginger beer and a fruit that I can’t remember the name of. Great tour. Was to be about 4 hours and became just over 5! Very interesting.”

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4.Galle Day Tour with River Safari, Tea Plantation & Sea Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $135Top rated

Review of a private Galle day tour with Bentota river safari, turtle conservation, tea plantation, lunch, and Galle Fort.

“Fantastic day. We went on the 4am visit but the early start was worth it. We saw monkeys, elephants, lots of different types of birds, deer and water lizards. Amazing lunch.”

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