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Grand Magellan Ceylon Tours
About this Experience
Stay in a luxury tea estate bungalow and experience tea plucking with local experts.
Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka's colonial-era tea history by residing in a beautifully restored plantation bungalow nestled in the misty central highlands.
Experience Highlights
- 🏡 Heritage Bungalow Stay: Reside in a restored, luxury colonial-era plantation bungalow.
- 🍃 Art of Tea Plucking: Walk the misty hills alongside expert pluckers learning the "two leaves and a bud" rule.
- 🏭 Factory Masterclass: Tour a working tea factory and taste rare, single-origin Ceylon tea varieties.
This experience provides a deep appreciation for the history, dedication, and craft behind the world's finest Ceylon tea.
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