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About this activity
This luxury is one of the standout things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Rated 4.6/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €90 per person. Are you a fan of tea? This Tour from Kandy to James Taylor Tea Estate will give you the chance to expand your delicious tea horizons!
James Taylor, the pioneer of the tea industry in Ceylon was born to Michael & Margaret Taylor at Moss park, Monboddo Estate, Laurencekirk in Kincardineshire, Scotland in 1835 (two years before Queen Victoria ascended the throne).
Setting out from London on October 22, 1851, as a youth of 17 he arrived in Ceylon in 1852 and on arrival was sent to Loolcondera estate in Hewaheta a few miles distance from Kandy.
Loolkandura Estate in the Kandy district is the very first patch of tea that was planted as a test after the failure of a coffee plantation in Sri Lanka.
With the wild success of this plantation, then 21-year-old planter James Taylor who was in charge of this plantation has been forever immortalized and has become a part of the post-colonization history of Sri Lanka.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Travellers who prefer a private experience
Best time to visit
Kandy is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular luxury slots in Kandy sell out.
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