Tour Itinerary
Areas to Explore, Discover, Learn and Experience
✔️History of the tea industry in Sri Lanka
✔️Information and lectures on Sri Lankan tea industry, specialties, processes, and exports Tea plantation visits and hands-on experience with experts
✔️Tea factory tours with practical guidance from professionals
✔️Knowledge of tea planting, processing, and harvesting with demonstrations
✔️Information and lectures on Sri Lankan tea industry, specialties, processes, and exports Tea plantation visits and hands-on experience with experts
✔️Tea factory tours with practical guidance from professionals
✔️Knowledge of tea planting, processing, and harvesting with demonstrations
Who Can Apply?
✔️Anyone interested in exploring and learning about tea
✔️Individuals already in the tea industry Those planning to start a tea business or import tea from Sri Lanka
✔️Tea enthusiasts from anywhere in the world
✔️Gap year students, university students, or school leavers
✔️Individuals already in the tea industry Those planning to start a tea business or import tea from Sri Lanka
✔️Tea enthusiasts from anywhere in the world
✔️Gap year students, university students, or school leavers
What This Volunteer Programme Includes
All learning and experience opportunities listed above
Accommodation in historic British colonial tea estate bungalows
Three meals a day, including various tea tastings
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Training and practical engagement (5 days a week, 6 hours per day)
Transportation between accommodation and learning locations
A scenic train ride and day excursion to the famous Ella city
A valid certificate and a T-shirt
Accommodation in historic British colonial tea estate bungalows
Three meals a day, including various tea tastings
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Training and practical engagement (5 days a week, 6 hours per day)
Transportation between accommodation and learning locations
A scenic train ride and day excursion to the famous Ella city
A valid certificate and a T-shirt
Age Limits
Open to individuals aged 18 to 65 (applicants above 65 can be considered on special request)
Programme Duration and Hours
Duration: 1 to 8 weeks (flexible depending on your requirements and interests)
Training Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM (may vary during fieldwork)
Visa Requirements and Assistance
✔️ You can apply online for a 30-day ETA tourist visa:
https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US
✔️If staying more than 4 weeks, you can extend your visa after arriving in Sri Lanka
https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs/home.php
✔️Assistance provided for visa extension (applicant pays all extra fees)
https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US
✔️If staying more than 4 weeks, you can extend your visa after arriving in Sri Lanka
https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/vs/home.php
✔️Assistance provided for visa extension (applicant pays all extra fees)
Programme Location
The programme is based in Hali-Ela, a town in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka, about 131 km east of Colombo and only 16 km away from the famous subcultural tourist destination Ella city.
Other Opportunities You Will Get
✔️Experience authentic Sri Lankan food and culture
✔️Weekend travel options to explore nature, beaches, wildlife, historical sites, and more
✔️Engage in adventure and water sports such as snorkeling, diving, and surfing
✔️Option to stay a few extra days after the programme to travel the country
✔️Weekend travel options to explore nature, beaches, wildlife, historical sites, and more
✔️Engage in adventure and water sports such as snorkeling, diving, and surfing
✔️Option to stay a few extra days after the programme to travel the country
✔️ A/C Private Vehicle
✔️ Driver & Guide
✔️ Hotel Accomodations (BB,HB,FB)
✔️ Water Bottles
✔️ Entry Tickets
