Hambantota Trip Overview
(SKU: LK60280500) Experience two of the most unique experiences on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Visit Handunugoda virgin white tea factory, the only of its kind as well as the UNESCO world heritage site, the Galle city, and its infamous dutch fort complex.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hambantota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK60280500) Experience two of the most unique experiences on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Visit Handunugoda virgin white tea factory, the only of its kind as well as the UNESCO world heritage site, the Galle city, and its infamous dutch fort complex.
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Stop At: Handunugoda Tea Estate, Handunugoda Rd Tittagalla, Ahangama 80650 Sri Lanka
Handunugoda factory is famous for its virgin white tea, which is one of the most expensive teas in the world. The tea is plucked and made without being touched by humans, partially following an ancient Chinese tea plucking ritual. You will be guided around the factory and allowed to try and buy virgin white tea, along with many other tea types. Handunugoda is also one of the only tea factories in Sri Lanka which is close to the coast.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
Stilt fishermen, who are one of the most iconic figures of Sri Lanka. You will be able to see them fishing and learn how they do it by speaking to one of the fishermen.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and it’s secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum, and the lighthouse. Walkthrough the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.
Duration: 2 hours
