James Taylor Tea Estate: A Scenic Journey from Kandy Into Sri Lanka's Tea History

Embark on a scenic journey from Kandy to James Taylor Tea Estate and delve into Sri Lanka’s rich tea history. Explore the plantation, visit the tea factory, and learn about the legacy of Mr. Taylor. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Loolkandura - James Taylor, the pioneer of tea industry in Ceylon was born to Michael & Margaret Taylor at Moss park, Monboddo Estate, Laurancekirk in Kincardineshiro, 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.
What's Included
  • English speaking guide for the entire tour
  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges
  • Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Mineral Water Bottle
What's Not Included
  • Usage of guide beyond mentioned timings or anything beyond the itinerary
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above
Additional Information

Pick you up little early in the morning around 6.30 from 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,, a statue erected in his honor, and a log cabin the planter once called his home. And also we take you on a tour to the Loolkandura Tea Factory, which still packages tea to this day, ro see the process of the fields. By the end of the day we proceed back to your hotel in kandy

Location
Loolkandura
Deltota-Rikillagaskada Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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