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Tea Garden Trek with a Resident Planter
Discover the world of Ceylon tea with a guided trek through the lush tea gardens, led by a resident tea planter. This special tour allows you to walk the same paths as the island's historic planters, visiting the best slopes where tea plants flourish. Your guide will share the traditions of tea plucking, allowing you to observe the skilled workers who hand harvest the delicate 'two leaves and a bud.' You will tour the estate, learning about the agricultural practices, such as the weekly picking cycle and the essential pruning that occurs every five years. This educational journey offers more than just tea knowledge; it provides a chance to appreciate the beautiful, diverse landscapes, the unique plant life, and the many species of birds found here. You will also feel the peaceful rhythm of life on a working tea plantation. The walk concludes with a gentle climb to a ridge. From this vantage point, you will be rewarded with wide, beautiful views of the green plantations and the surrounding mist covered hills. This is a memorable way to understand the work and beauty behind one of the world's favorite beverages.