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A woman in a red dress walking down a path flanked by tall, leaf-covered trees. 1
A brightly lit building with intricate designs and a reflection in the water. 2
A white, multi-tiered temple with a red roof, surrounded by a white wall with decorative elements. 3
Tall palm trees and dense foliage. 4
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Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

By Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $195 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience Sri Lanka’s historic hill capital, Kandy, on a full-day excursion from Colombo. Begin the journey with a visit to the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for its impressive collection of giant bamboo, towering palms, colorful orchids, and exotic plant species. After enjoying free time for lunch at your own expense, continue to the charming city of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, stroll through the lively Kandy local market, and experience the city’s cultural atmosphere. Conclude the sightseeing with a visit to a tea factory to learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous Ceylon tea. In the late afternoon, depart Kandy and return to Colombo, arriving at night.

Activity location

  • Royal Botanical Gardens
    • Peradeniya Road
    • 20400, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Royal Botanical Gardens
    • Peradeniya Road
    • 20400, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00AM
Price details
CA $195.16 x 1 AdultCA $195.16
Total
Price is CA $195.16

What's included, what's not

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    Free Wifi onboard upon request
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    Multi Language Specialist guide at Temple of Tooth
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    Bottled water
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off by Air conditioned vehicle ( share in Tour)
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    King Coconut
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    Professional & Expert English Speaking driver
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    Food and drinks
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    Gratuities
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    Lunch
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    Entrance tickets to sights

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
  • Kindly wear clothings that covers the shoulders and knees when entering in the temples
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date

Activity itinerary

Colombo (Pass by)

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on old east-west exchange courses, administered progressively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That legacy is reflected in its engineering, blending pilgrim structures in with elevated structures and shopping centers. The monumental Colombo National Museum, committed to Sri Lankan history, outskirts rambling Viharamahadevi Park and its mammoth Buddha.

Royal Botanical Gardens

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha

Kandy View Point

  • 10m
Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city

Kandy Lake (Pass by)

Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned

Kandy

  • 4h
Kandy is an enormous city in focal Sri Lanka. It's determined to a level encompassed by mountains, which are home to tea estates and biodiverse rainforest.

Geragama Tea Factory

  • 1h
Geragama Tea Factory was built in 1903 and makes an interesting visit if you are travelling from Colombo to Kandy. ... Nowadays, Ceylon Tea is a significant economic asset for Sri Lanka. ... On the road from Colombo to Kandy, the Geragama Tea Factory is a time-travel experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Royal Botanical Gardens
    • Peradeniya Road
    • 20400, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Royal Botanical Gardens
    • Peradeniya Road
    • 20400, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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