Lipton’s Seat is a famous viewpoint located 25 km (1 hour and 20 minutes) away from Ella in the central hills of Sri Lanka. Lipton’s Seat provides a 360 degree view of the hills and tea estates, and it’s said you can see seven provinces of Sri Lanka from here. It’s named after Sir Thomas Lipton, as it was a favorite spot of his, and he played a key role in developing the tea industry in the country. The location is a popular tourist attraction for people interested in tea culture and magnificent scenery.
Why visit Lipton’s Seat?
Lipton’s Seat offers a beautiful combination of tea-country scenery, mountain landscapes, colonial tea heritage, and peaceful rural experiences. The journey through the winding tea estates is itself a memorable part of the experience.
Our Culture, Adventure & Ultimate Nature Discovery tour stops here — or send us your dates to add it to your route near Ella.
Before you go: our Sri Lanka travel instructions cover weather and what to pack.
Tours that include Lipton’s Seat: all-island discovery tour and 14 day safari and adventure tour. Planning your dates? See the best time to visit Sri Lanka guide, or send us your dates and we will plan it with you.
