Kandy Day Tour from Colombo with Sacred Tooth Temple & More Stops
Description
Day trip from Colombo to Kandy takes you to many popular attractions in the region and back to the colombo pickup point. Experience the marvellous city of Kandy, a bustling city located in Sri Lanka's Central Province Immerse yourself in the local culture with visits to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the World Buddhism Museum Witness the beautiful landscapes offered by the elegant Royal Botanical Gardens, with its bright flowers On your way back, visit the Girigama Tea Factory and Mawanella Spice garden Transportation, from your hotel or cruise port is included. It's a thrilling day of discovering the beauty of Colombo's nature and culture! Enjoy the scenery on the way there and back.
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Itinerary
Take some time to visit the Kadugannawa tea factory just a short drive from Kandy to learn about tea cultivation, production and distribution.
National Railway Museum at Kadugannawa on 27th December 2014 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the first train run.
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.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - You will then be taken to visit the monumental Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Enclosed by a parapet of white stone dating to the beginning of the 19th century, are the city's official religious monuments, the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth. The 18th Century BCE temple which is built on a base of granite is associated with the history of the dissemination of Buddhism and is one of the most venerable places for the Buddhist community all around the world; it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. A relic belonging to the Lord Buddha is said to be resting within the temple and apart from being heavily guarded, it is deeply venerated by the Buddhist community all across and during the months of July/August a procession called the Esala Perahera weaves through the streets of the city where one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is taken on display.
The National Museum of Kandy in Kandy, Sri Lanka is located next to the Temple of the Tooth in part of the former Royal Palace of Kandy. The primary exhibits are housed in the Palle Vahala building, which was the former home of the King's harem. A secondary exhibition is located in the main palace building.
Arthur's seat Kandy is a nice view point of Kandy city especially the Lake. It is situated at Rajapihilla Mawatha 550m above sea level.
Kandy City Centre is a ten-storey commercial and retail complex which is located in Kandy, Sri Lanka near the Temple of Tooth Relic
he 88m height buddha statue gives a great view to the world heritage city, Kandy. The place gives a picturesque view to the visitors providing a city view
One of the best Gem & Jewellery located in Kandy Premadasas Gems & Jewellery (Pvt) ltd
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.
Galle Face is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and drop-off services from This tour end back at the meeting point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This Only English Speaking Driver (Not a lecture or storytelling driver)
- At time of booking, passengers must provide meet point and whatsapp number while abroad.
- Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
- Please advise us the pickup details.
- Port pickup and drop-off for cruise ship/other ship passengers from the Gate no 01 A.
- There is a free shuttle bus service to Gate No. 1 A within the port terminal area.
- How will I find my driver Gate no 01 A? Meeting with a name board.
- Easily find your driver holding a name board,
- After booking, passengers must provide a meeting point and a WhatsApp number for communication while abroad.
- You will receive a WhatsApp message once the driver arrives at your pickup location.
Reviews(1)
Two fantastic weeks! Our driver, Lakmal, was more than just a driver; he offered advice and suggested itineraries to optimize our trips. He also acted as an efficient intermediary for negotiating tuk-tuk fares, shopping, and restaurant purchases, and especially for finding the best exchange rate. The vehicle was comfortable and very clean, and his driving was safe and smooth. Lakmal always dropped us off close to the activities and gave us precise instructions on meeting points. He speaks excellent English and was always incredibly helpful. Thank you again, Lakmal, for your professionalism. You can trust him completely; he will do everything he can to ensure your comfort, safety, and the enjoyment of an enriching trip.
Dear Virginia, Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure serving you, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka again in the future. Warm regards, MACK Travel Sri Lanka
