Trails LankaTea Trail
Walk the tea terraces with a local guide, meet the pluckers and taste fresh Ceylon tea.
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Tea experiences and tour packages in Ella, Haputale and the hill country
Walk the tea trails with a local guide who knows every estate. Tell us your dates and we will plan the rest.
- Local guide
- Private tours
- Based in Badulla and Ella
- Book on WhatsApp
Tea, from the bush to the cup
Spend a morning with the pluckers, then taste the same leaves a few hours later.
Tea plucking
Walk the terraces at dawn, learn the two leaves and a bud rule, and pick with the estate workers.
Tea tasting
Sit down with fresh Ceylon tea. Compare high-grown and low-grown teas and learn how to taste them.
Factory visit
Follow the leaf through withering, rolling, oxidation and drying at a working tea factory.
Tour packages
Every trip is private and can be changed to fit your dates, budget and pace.
4 hour Ella highlights
The best of Ella in half a day, with a local guide.
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Ask about this trip8 hour Ella full day
A full day around Ella at an easy pace, with time for food and rest stops.
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Ask about this tripPekoe Trail
Walk part of the Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka's long-distance hiking trail through the hill country.
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Ask about this tripTuk-tuk ride
See viewpoints, villages and waterfalls around Ella by tuk-tuk.
Price on request
Ask about this trip2 full days
Two days that combine tea, hiking and the sights, planned around you.
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Ask about this tripMore ways to travel with us
Based between Badulla and Ella.
Homestays
Stay with a local family and eat home-cooked Sri Lankan food.
Private tours
A trip built around your dates, group size and interests.
How it works
No booking portal and no agents. You talk to your guide.
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Tell us your plan
Send your dates, group size and what you want to see.
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Get a plan and price
We reply on WhatsApp with a route, what is included and the cost.
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Travel with your guide
Meet in Ella, Badulla or on your route and start walking.
Plan your trip
Fill this in and it opens WhatsApp with your message ready to send. You can edit it before you send.
Your guide is from Uva
Trails Lanka is run by a local who grew up around these estates and speaks Sinhala and English. You book directly with your guide, with no agent in between.
Questions
Short answers before you message us.
How do I book?
Use the form above or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size. We reply with a plan and a price.
Can I change a package?
Yes. Every trip is private, so we can add days, change the route or add a homestay or tuk-tuk tour.
What should I wear for tea plucking?
Closed shoes with grip, a hat, and a light rain jacket. The terraces can be steep and wet.
Which dates are best?
Ella is visited through the year. Send us your dates and we will tell you what suits them.