Following the overwhelming success of the previous five tea tours, experience a 12-day tour of Sri Lanka that covers tea gardens and factories, tea auctions and the Tea Research Institute. Learn tea manufacture, drive through tea gardens and learn the art of plucking tea. Afterwards, relax with a typical afternoon tea. Laze at sunny beach resorts and indulge in shopping. Explore cultural sites, temples and travel on safari. You will be accompanied by Lalith Guy Paranavitana, President and Founder of Empire Tea Services, USA, and a former Tea Estate Manager and Director of the State Plantations Corporation, Sri Lanka.
The tea industry in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is over 150 years old. It is a traditional industry commenced by the British when Ceylon was a colony. Vestiges of the Colonial heritage are still evident, particularly in the tea growing regions. Meet tea experts in the tea fields and factories and scientists at the Tea Research Institute to learn about the latest scientific discoveries. Sharpen your tea tasting skills with experts. Spend a night on a tea plantation as the guest of the Superintendent.
The coastline of Sri Lanka stretches for 450 miles around the island. Stroll along pristine sandy beaches. Resorts are modern with all conveniences and serve Western and Eastern cuisine. Pampering guests is a time-honored tradition in Sri Lanka. A safari tour of the Yala National Park is just the right adventure for close encounters with bears, elephants, leopards and crocodiles in their natural habitat. An unforgettable experience.
Learn about the culture and heritage of this beautiful island known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. See temples, ancient ruins of kingdoms past that reveal the Buddhist influence on Sri Lankan culture. Climb the Lion Rock (Sigiriya) and view the Frescos etched into the rock. There is a gamut of interests for all. Sri Lankan Handicrafts and Spices make wonderful souvenirs.
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