Ceylon Tea Adventure
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Take a scenic eastward drive to Ingiriya, a city replete with plantations and factories for tea production
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Tour an actual working tea factory while your guide explains the processes, machinery, and tradition involved in the production of this beverage
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Enjoy a cup of tea and quick refreshments — plus the opportunity to purchase raw tea packets to take home as souvenirs
Need to know
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Includes a light snack
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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No photography or video-recording is allowed inside the tea factory
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Approximately 1 hour and 45-minute drive each way to/from the pier
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A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
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Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
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Sailors are advised to bring cash for any purchases at the tea factory (cards not accepted)
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Some venues may not be air-conditioned
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Sailors should bring bug spray/insect repellent, as mosquito numbers are high
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Sailors who experience motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing, as the road leading to the tea plantation is winding
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
