Kandy City Tour

Your tour will be starting at 8:30 am, when you get picked up from your hotel in Kandy. Your first stop will be the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. You will get there by 9:00 am. The gardens have a long history dating back to the British era. One of the most important roles that the gardens played was when it was used as the Allied Forces Headquarters for the Asian region during World War II. Now it’s a botanical garden with the thousands of plant species adding to its beauty. You will spend approximately three hours going around the vast gardens and increasing your botanical knowledge.

Highlights:

1. Kandy City
2. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
3. Bahirawakanda Temple
4. Kandy View Point
5. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kandy
6. Tea Factory at Giragama Estate
7. Kandy Cultural Show

Includes:

• Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Service of an English-speaking Chauffeur
• Hotel pickup & drop-off from/to Kandy.
• 1-Liter of bottled mineral water per person.
• All taxes & service charges.

Excludes:

• Food or drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional).
• Expenses of personal nature.
• Entrance fees to the visiting sites. (Temple of Tooth, Royal Botanical Garden, Bahirawakanda Temple)

Experience:

Your tour will be starting at 8:30 am, when you get picked up from your hotel in Kandy. Your first stop will be the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. You will get there by 9:00 am. The gardens have a long history dating back to the British era. One of the most important roles that the gardens played was when it was used as the Allied Forces Headquarters for the Asian region during World War II. Now it’s a botanical garden with the thousands of plant species adding to its beauty. You will spend approximately three hours going around the vast gardens and increasing your botanical knowledge.

Next, proceed to the peaceful Bahirawakanda Temple, known for its massive Buddha statue and panoramic views. Then head to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history and tradition.

After visiting the temple, enjoy a quick stop at the scenic Kandy View Point for stunning views of the city. Then visit the Tea Factory at Giragama Estate to learn about Sri Lanka’s iconic tea industry.

Conclude your journey with the vibrant Kandy Cultural Show, where you’ll witness traditional dances and cultural performances before being dropped off at your hotel by 6:00 pm.

Notes: Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour.