A full day at the cultural heart of Sri Lanka – visiting the island’s most sacred Buddhist temple, the finest botanical gardens in South Asia and the atmospheric colonial lakeside quarter of Kandy.
Departure from : Kandy, Colombo or Negombo
Day Tour 2: Kandy Cultural Heritage Tour
Key Highlights
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist shrine, housing a relic of the Buddha within a layered royal complex where pilgrims, monks and visitors converge daily.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
60 acres of tropical planting on the Mahaweli River, featuring a famous avenue of royal palms, a century-old orchid house and labelled specimens from across the tropical world.
Kandy Lake Promenade
A scenic reservoir at the city’s heart with a colonial lakeside walkway and views over the surrounding forested hills – most pleasant in the late morning or early evening.
Kandy Market Quarter
Locally made goods, fresh spices, handloom textiles and the energy of a genuinely busy Sri Lankan commercial district in the covered market and surrounding lanes.
Kandyan Cultural Performance
An hour-long showcase of traditional Kandyan drumming, classical dance in full ceremonial costume and the spectacular fire-dancing finale.
Inclusions
– Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
– Experienced English-speaking chauffeur-guide
– Entrance fees to temple and botanical gardens
– Bottled water throughout
Exclusions
– Cultural performance ticket (payable locally)
– Meals and beverages
– Personal shopping
– Gratuities
– Travel insurance