Uga Halloowella

Head out from Uga Riva and visit the nearby tea-growing areas with a local guide. You’ll try tea plucking, learning how to choose the right leaves while speaking with workers about their routine. The freshly picked leaves are then taken to a weighing point, where you’ll see how they are collected and sorted.

A short drive brings you to a tea factory, where you’ll walk through each stage of production, from drying to packaging. The experience ends with a tasting session, where you’ll sample different teas and begin to notice how flavour and quality vary across each cup.

Set out from Uga Halloowella and head towards Kotagala for a relaxed hike through tea country. The trail passes the old Chrysler’s Farm Tea Factory, known for its ancient structures set among plantations.

As you continue uphill, you’ll get clear views over Hatton and the surrounding estates. The hike also leads to Singamalai Lake, a quiet spot used by nearby villages. The route is easy to follow, giving you time to enjoy the landscape, pause when you like and enjoy a slower pace through this part of Sri Lanka.

Set out from Uga Halloowella on a guided walk through tea estates and nearby villages, led by a naturalist. The trail takes you along paths known for wildlife movement, where you may notice signs of animals along the way.

You’ll pass through a local village before reaching Hanuman Kovil, which offers clear views of Adam’s Peak and nearby waterfalls. During the walk, your guide explains how trap cameras are used to track wildlife in the area. After the hike, you’ll sit in for a short session to view recorded footage of animals captured in their natural surroundings.