Lipton's Seat Day Tour – Dambatenne Tea Estate, Haputale
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On average, this is booked 24 days in advance.
9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English
Overview
Lipton's Seat is the legendary viewpoint high above the Dambatenne tea estate in Haputale — named after Sir Thomas Lipton, the tea magnate who built his empire on these very slopes. On a clear morning, the panoramic view extends across the entire southern plains of Sri Lanka, all the way to the Indian Ocean. The walk through the estate to reach the summit passes through some of the most beautiful tea country on the island.
- Hike through the historic Dambatenne tea estate — Sir Thomas Lipton's original plantation
- Reach Lipton's Seat viewpoint at 1,970m — sweeping views across Sri Lanka to the ocean
- Meet tea pluckers at work and learn about hand-plucking techniques
- Visit the Dambatenne Tea Factory — one of the oldest in Sri Lanka
- Hotel pickup from Ella, Nuwara Eliya, or nearby hill country hotels