Handunugoda Tea Estate, Ahangama: Address, Phone Number, Handunugoda Tea Estate Reviews: 4.5/5
Handunugoda Tea Estate
Handunugoda Tea Estate
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Andrew Oliver-Morley
London, UK333 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We’ve assays wanted to visit a tea plantation and this estate was perfect en route to Galle. The guide was knowledgeable and a proper character. We loved learning about the tea process and the cuppa on the veranda ( with chocolate cake )
The old factory was fascinating as were the old pieces of machinery still in use. We tasted and purchased tea in the shop at the end , mainly to support the estate but also as a memento of a great couple of hours.
The old factory was fascinating as were the old pieces of machinery still in use. We tasted and purchased tea in the shop at the end , mainly to support the estate but also as a memento of a great couple of hours.
Written 1 May 2022
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Debbie A
Birmingham, UK45 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
A great trip, information guide was great
Free tea and cake was an added extra
I especially liked the fact you could taste all the different varieties of tea grown
A nice shop at the end to by the unique tea's
Free tea and cake was an added extra
I especially liked the fact you could taste all the different varieties of tea grown
A nice shop at the end to by the unique tea's
Written 15 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
libero7
London571 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We absolutely loved our visit to this very special plantation. Had a great tour which was just the right length for our hot kids who at 8 and 11 didn’t exactly have a tea plantation on their list of to-dos!
Plantation is extremely beautiful and on our little walk we saw lots of tea plants and also wildlife and herbs. Factory was really interesting too. The tea and amazing cake on the verandah was really welcome (kids loved it!) and the tea tasting was incredibly well done too with all the different teas available for tasting - again something the kids really enjoyed.
Others have said the teas are expensive. All I can say is that in the UK they would cost a lot more so we certainly bought quite a few.
A really fun visit for the whole family and easy to fit into the day if you’re in the Galle area.
Plantation is extremely beautiful and on our little walk we saw lots of tea plants and also wildlife and herbs. Factory was really interesting too. The tea and amazing cake on the verandah was really welcome (kids loved it!) and the tea tasting was incredibly well done too with all the different teas available for tasting - again something the kids really enjoyed.
Others have said the teas are expensive. All I can say is that in the UK they would cost a lot more so we certainly bought quite a few.
A really fun visit for the whole family and easy to fit into the day if you’re in the Galle area.
Written 8 April 2022
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Jon B
Torquay, UK82 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Never ever did we have any idea about tea and just what was required! This was an absolutely hidden gem and was just amazing. Thoroughly recommend this as a visit. Actually got to see tea being sorted and then tasted the product you just can’t ask for more!!!
Written 29 March 2022
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Livingthetraveldream
16 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Wow! A hidden gem! What a lovely afternoon and how much we learned. Looking at the plants, learning about the types of tea, seeing the processing plant, a cup of tea and chocolate cake as well as tea tasting at the end.
Please buy tea when you’re there as the tour is free and this is least we can do to repay a free, informative tour.
Thank you to all.
Please buy tea when you’re there as the tour is free and this is least we can do to repay a free, informative tour.
Thank you to all.
Written 27 March 2022
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Marky
Bystrice nad Pernstejnem, Czech Republic26 contributions
Feb 2022
Driving through small local villages and communities describe closely how's life on Sri Lanka. Plantation is beautiful and peaceful place you should visit and learn more about tea. Delicious tasing (cake and tea), guided tour through the plantation were very educative and interesting. You'll se the factory inside and on the end - you may taste tea samples to choose which one is the best for you. It's not about the one - you should buy more. All are delicious planted with love.
Written 20 February 2022
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Jacqueline K
23 contributions
Feb 2022
We spent a lovely morning here guided around by the Manager David. He gave us a so much information and clearly loves the place, more than just a job. We saw lots of spices and wild life during our walk.
Fascinating story of the history of Tea and the White Silver Tips.
A beautiful cup of tea with excellent cake was enjoyed @ the owners residence, followed by a tour of the factory which was also extremely interesting. This followed a venture into the Tea Shop where the many teas manufactured were available for tasting and purchase. Which naturally did.
Fascinating story of the history of Tea and the White Silver Tips.
A beautiful cup of tea with excellent cake was enjoyed @ the owners residence, followed by a tour of the factory which was also extremely interesting. This followed a venture into the Tea Shop where the many teas manufactured were available for tasting and purchase. Which naturally did.
Written 12 February 2022
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DarioSaraB
Rome, Italy3,003 contributions
Jan 2022
The place is beautiful and the tour they offer for free is extremely interesting: it covers info from planting to processing, showing breathtaking antique machinery that is still in use nowadays. They even offer a tasting with a slice of cake in the patio of a beatiful cottage, everything is organised with love and care. The shop is full of temptations (gorgeous products) and if you are lucky, as we were, you will meet the founder of this perfect place. A must go if you are in Galle or Unawatuna, we went by motorbike and it was really worth it!
Written 18 January 2022
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karolina34
Brno, Czech Republic9 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
This was an amazing visit of this family tea estate - we came without previous notice (in the Covid era - we were there completely alone) and the manager showed us around, explained the tea planting and tea making process...he spoke a good English. The tour, which was free of charge (tip if you liked it), was finished by tea tasting - we could taste every single tea they sell and then buy what we liked. :))
Written 28 September 2021
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Theboss54321
9 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Fantastic little trip. Enjoy having a walk around the plantation and seeing how the process of the tea making takes place. Free guided tour and then buy some tea at the shop. Worth the trip.
Written 9 March 2020
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David M
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Your comments are very carefully noted and in the first instance let me tender our unreserved apologies to you for the inadequate service.
Let me try to explain. We start our tours at 8.30 in the morning and there is an unending stream of visitors who at most times are given an individual guide, speaking German, French Russian and a few other languages.
We are very reluctantly compelled to have the last tea and cake service at the Proprietors bungalow at 4.30 pm. The tour of the factory and the plantation can go on till 5.00 PM. We have visitors arriving after 6 O' clock sometimes.
If you can tell us the time you arrived and the date we can take corrective action.
However I renew my apologies to you.
General Manager
Tony Q
Colombo, Sri Lanka26 contributions
Like I said you should be flexible when you know that visitors are coming. The traffic conditions are tough now and your staff should not keep calling and saying that they have to go off so please make it before 4:30. That was so dissapointing, at least with a greeting on arrival and a small explanation that its too late for a tour of the estate would be nice, then they could at least show the guest a brief tour of the productuon area and bungalore will be a memorable one isnt it. Its all about being service oriented and caring that makes you top of your game. We as guides see the good and the bad of services around Sri Lanka, and just hope that Sri Lanka brings back that always smiling people service back that we are seeming to loose slowly and surely.
No worries will try once again to visit your estate with other clients again. Thanks for your feed back and Good luck for the future. My regards, Tony.
mark s
uk142 contributions
Do we just turn up, we are planning a day trip to Galle and would also like to visit the tea estate on the same day..Thank - you Tracey
nagygaborsamorin
Samorin, Bratislava, Slovakia30 contributions
Hi! We just turned up and they were ready to lead us around even if we were only two.
Eventually some more ppl came on te beginning of our tour, but as I wrote, just to turn up should be fine ;-)
Layla A
Edinburgh, UK97 contributions
Hi,
Would this estate be open on Christmas Day?
Sole Luna R
Tangalle, Sri Lanka29 contributions
Yes, you can be in any day of the year I really talk with the manager and he said that their open in Christmas day. free of charge you can visit any day.
Lisa S
Colchester, UK5 contributions
Is this Tea Estate entrance free? Are there buses that run from Bandaranayke Mawatha and is the bus stop close to this attraction? - Thanks Lisa
Sole Luna R
Tangalle, Sri Lanka29 contributions
It's not charging for entrance, there selling some of there products specially tea, we can try before buy it. also you ask for the bus, no not possible to go there by bus, Taxi, Tuk tuk or motor bike is the best way.
sevced
Clamart, France89 contributions
Bonjour, connaissez vous les horaires d'ouverture ? Y a t'il des horaires pour les visites ou est ce en fonction de l'arrivée des visiteurs ? Merci d'avance.
Joelle_F73
Marbella, Spain13 contributions
Je ne connais pas les horaires exactes à mon avis c est ouvert toute la journée mais quand vous arrivez sur place vous partez directement (éventuellement avec d autres personnes)avec un guide pour la visite qui dure env 1 h. Je vous conseille de faire la visite le matin. Possibilité aussi de faire une balade à cheval sur place.
Miriam W
Colombo, Sri Lanka
We want to visit your estate end March this year. We will come by train from Colombo, which will arrive in Galle by about 10 am. From Galle, we will come by car to your estate. Can we visit the estate at any time or are there specific times? Do we have to make a prior booking to visit? Thanks
Sole Luna R
Tangalle, Sri Lanka29 contributions
If you dear travel by train for only this attraction. you can get off the train in Ahangama. Then you can easily can take taxi to another 6 KM. 9.00 am to 4.30 p.m. it's open any day of the year. I give you the manager's Telephone number that you can contact him by Telephone. +94 777713999.
AhamedZ1975
Negombo, Sri Lanka
We are a family of 11 members including 5 adults. All adults and 2 kids are Sri Lankans by birth. Are we allowed to visit the estate? And how will you guide us if yes?
Stevefromnewy
Newcastle, Australia123 contributions
Hi Ahamed
I was just a visitor like you. I don't know their policy on race. All I can say is that I'm still enjoying their tea.
Good luck
Steve
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