Excursion d'une journée à Kandy
Description
Votre excursion d'une journée complète vous emmènera vers les destinations les plus populaires, notamment le Jardin des épices médicinales de Mawanalla, le Temple de la Relique de la Dent, la Fabrique de Batik, le Musée des pierres précieuses et la Statue du Bouddha de Bahirawakanda. Les billets d'entrée sont inclus et le déjeuner est fourni avec des plats traditionnels sri-lankais dans un restaurant touristique.
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Itinéraire
Le temple de la Dent Sacrée - Vous serez ensuite emmené visiter le monumental temple de la Dent Sacrée à Kandy. Entouré par un parapet de pierre blanche datant du début du 19ème siècle, se trouvent les monuments religieux officiels de la ville, le palais royal et le temple de la Dent. Le temple du XVIIIème siècle, construit sur une base de granit, est associé à l'histoire de la diffusion du bouddhisme et est l'un des endroits les plus vénérables pour la communauté bouddhiste du monde entier ; il a été déclaré site du patrimoine mondial par l'UNESCO en 1988. Une relique appartenant au Seigneur Bouddha est dit être en repos à l'intérieur du temple et, en plus d'être fortement gardée, elle est profondément vénérée par la communauté bouddhiste à travers le monde. Pendant les mois de juillet/août, une procession appelée l'Esala Perahera traverse les rues de la ville où l'un des coffrets intérieurs utilisés pour couvrir la relique de la Dent Sacrée du Seigneur Bouddha est exposé.
Jardin d'épices ayurvédique - En chemin, une visite du Jardin d'épices ayurvédique est un must pour comprendre les racines d'une branche de la science connue sous le nom d'Ayurveda. Le Sri Lanka est associé à l'Ayurveda depuis le 3ème siècle avant J.C. et il ne s'agit pas seulement d'une forme de médication mais plutôt d'un mode de vie complet pour des générations de Sri Lankais. La préservation de la santé et la guérison d'un corps affligé par une maladie sont les deux objectifs de l'Ayurveda. Il est également connu pour traiter de nombreuses maladies connues, traiter le corps humain à la fois sur le plan psychologique et physiologique et offrir un traitement pour le bien-être général d'une personne. La plupart des thérapies ayurvédiques comprennent des thérapies à base d'huile infusée d'herbes et certaines des riches variétés de plantes médicinales utilisées dans la pratique de l'Ayurveda sont endémiques au Sri Lanka !
Déjeuner dans un restaurant sur le toit à Kandy
Le lieu est situé près du lac de Kandy et est entouré de paysages époustouflants de montagnes et de prairies. Depuis la ville, vous devez prendre la route de Rajapihilla Mawatha, après quoi une montée abrupte d'1 km vous guidera jusqu'au point de vue. La vue panoramique que vous pourriez voir vaut la peine de la montée. Toute la ville de Kandy se déploie devant vos yeux, et depuis le sommet, vous pouvez également repérer le lac de Kandy et le Dalada Maligawa.
Visitez l'usine de thé et la plantation de thé à Kadugannawa.
Le Sri Lanka est l'un des plus grands producteurs de pierres précieuses au monde et est connu pour ses pierres précieuses spécialisées depuis de nombreux siècles maintenant. Nous vous donnerons une analyse approfondie du domaine des pierres précieuses - quels types de pierres précieuses sont disponibles, comment elles sont fabriquées, les meilleurs endroits pour les acheter, etc. Ainsi, nous vous présentons la meilleure opportunité possible pour mettre la main sur ces belles pierres semi-précieuses colorées de Ceylan que vous avez envie!
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous récupérons tous les voyageurs des hôtels de Colombo, Negombo, Kaluthara, des gares et des stations de bus.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le tarif enfant s'applique uniquement en partageant la chambre avec deux adultes payants.
- Au moment de la réservation, les passagers de croisière doivent fournir les informations suivantes : nom du navire, heure d'arrivée, heure de débarquement et heure de ré-embarquement.
- Option végétarienne disponible, veuillez informer au moment de la réservation si nécessaire.
- Note: L'itinéraire est conçu en fonction de la disponibilité du temps. Lanka Tour Host ne sera pas responsable de toute déviation à la demande du client/chauffeur.
Avis(24)
Excellent trip to Kandy, my guide was very knowledgeable and informed me all about Sri Lankan history and culture along the trip. Would 100% recommend using this tour guide.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. Your recommendation is truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another journey in Sri Lanka.
Our guide was very polite and friendy and positive, but somehow his knowledge of history, social matters, geography, etc. was limited, as well as English language. Read at least Wikipedia before you go, so that you will know what you are looking at. A tour itself was well organised, I only regret we didn't have time to walk Kandy streets. A mean of transport (a car) was ok.
Dear Sir/Ma'am, Thank you very much for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the tour well organized and the guide friendly and positive. We appreciate your comments regarding the guide’s knowledge and language skills, and we will certainly take this into consideration for future improvements. As this is a 12-hour one-day tour, we carefully plan the itinerary to ensure everything can be completed within that time. Unfortunately, it's not possible to go beyond the planned route. Kandy indeed offers much more to see, but exploring it in depth would require at least two days. For this tour, we selected only the key highlights to make the most of the limited time. We value your input and thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
Kandy - what a picturesque view (from the view point). Deshan our guide extremely knowledgeable of the area, very accommodating /flexible with the itinerary- more than happy to exclude and/ir include items on the itinerary (subject to time commitments). A long day but worth it. Would definitely recommend a visit to kandy and to have deshan as our guide - thank you
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Sri Lanka
Deshan, the driver/guide, was not only a terrific and clearly experienced driver, who made us feel completely safe on the chaotic country roads, he was also extremely pleasant to talk to and be around. We enjoyed the trip immensely as a result, and got a taste of real Sri Lanka on our only day inland, away from Colombo and the beach area. The car was also very nice, clean, and comfortable. We missed some of the itinerary, mostly because we were a bit too relaxed, perhaps, in some spots, but Deshan completely rolled with it, not rushing us and adjusted to whatever we wanted to do, in the end going past the expected hour of return. He was also conversant on a wide range of topics, answering all our questions on the long drive, and also allowing us to be silent when tired on the way home. Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic was really nice with visitors mostly respectful local Buddhists, a more sincere feeling that was missing in temples in Colombo. Plus, it was our luck to chance upon a parade of dancers, entering the temple on the occasion of the First Harvest (? or something). Deshan pointed out that unlike dancers we had seen at an event in Colombo, these were not paid performers, but volunteering their time for the purpose of a spiritual event. The Spice Garden is informative as well as including a shoulder and back massage at the end, plus a store to buy some of the products (all organic and grown right there). Prices are a bit high by local standards, but still a great deal for what they are. Expect the "Gem Museum" to actually be a jewelry shopping experience, but as most Sri Lankans we have met on our short trip, they were knowledgeable, polite and not too pushy. All in all, we were really pleased with this trip, and very grateful to have met Deshan. I highly recommend this trip!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Deshan and enjoyed the journey through Sri Lanka. It's great to know that you felt safe and comfortable during the trip, and that you were able to experience the true essence of Sri Lanka, away from the usual tourist spots. Deshan truly strives to create a memorable experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to hear how well he adapted to your pace and shared insightful stories along the way. We also appreciate your kind words about the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and the other attractions. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka on your next visit
The quality of such a trip, first and foremost, is based on the driver. Deshar, besides being a terrific driver who made us feel safe through the chaotic country roads, was just very pleasant to be with. He shared his knowledge about the places we visited, and much more about Sri Lanka, answering gamely any question we threw at him about culture, history, politics, economy. Since it is quite a long drive, this was great for us, it being our first time in this country. It is a beautiful lush countryside along the way, and Kandy is situated in rolling hills. Because of the higher altitude, it is refreshingly cooler than the coast. Not as developed, you also feel a more sincere feeling of Sri Lanka compared to being in Colombo. The Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, for example, was filled with quiet local crowds, many families, mostly dressed in white, making offerings of flowers. There are some tourists, too, but they are mostly respectful and not so many. It is truly worth the visit. We were also lucky to be there as a parade of dancers were entering to celebrate the first harvest. As Deshar pointed out, these are not paid dancers for entertainment; they come of their own volition for the purpose of worship. The Spice and Herb garden was also an interesting visit, learning and seeing the plants of Sri Lankan Ayurveda medicine from a student of Ayurveda medicine, and of course ending with a shoulder massage was terrific! It was my first time tasting real organic, unaltered sweet cinnamon bark. Who knew the stuff we always use for baking has lots of other added spices!? Expect to offer a tip for the massage, and a visit to the store. We also visited a "Gem museum". The owner has collected some antique jewelry, which are on display, but of course, this is primarily a jewelry shopping occasion. I had no intention to buy anything, but in the end I did. The attendants were not pushy, but instead are gentle and knowledgeable. It is a long day, and you do spend a lot of time in the car, but we are so glad we took this trip. Seeing only Colombo or the beach resorts is like not really seeing the real Sri Lanka. Of course, if you have the time, it is better to spend more time in the interior of the country. We will have to do so on a future trip.
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that your experience was both enjoyable and informative, especially with Deshan's guidance. His knowledge and attentiveness truly add value to the journey, and it's wonderful to know that he helped make your first visit to Sri Lanka memorable. We're also glad you appreciated the scenic beauty of the countryside and the serene atmosphere of Kandy. It's true that the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic offers a unique, authentic experience, and we’re happy you were able to witness the cultural celebration as well. The visit to the Spice and Herb garden sounds like it was a highlight, especially learning about Ayurveda and experiencing its benefits firsthand. We agree that trying the unaltered cinnamon bark is an eye-opening experience. The gem museum visit also seems to have been enjoyable, and it's great that the experience was relaxed and informative rather than sales-driven. Thank you again for sharing your reflections on the trip, and we hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka in the future to explore even more of its rich culture and landscapes.
This day trip was excellent and Deshan was a wonderful guide, he took us to so many places and was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip where you can see all the highlights of Kandy. I will surely use this company again as it was all so well organised and efficient.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent day trip and enjoyed exploring Kandy with Deshan. It’s great to know that his knowledge and the tour’s organization made your experience special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again on future trips
We had an amazing experience, all thanks to Deshan. He was a wonderful guide and made the day very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour, you can see the main attractions in a day. Looking forward to booking more tours in my next trip to Sri Lanka
Thank you very much for choosing to travel with us. We also greatly appreciate your kind recommendation of our chauffeur. Your positive feedback means a lot to us.
Our guide (Chamika) was informative, respectful and very welcoming. Vehicle was clean and provided driving water. Highly recommend this tour and other tours with this company.
Appreciate for your feedback. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Fantastic trip with lanka tours and Chamika. Find places to see, from elephants to temples and more We recommend everyone to take this tour
Appreciate for your grate feedback
Deshan Picked up from Cinnamon Grand Colombo at 07:00 a.m. He was excellent driver guide. Tooth Temple and Tea Factory was Excellent. Specially lunch was traditional Sri Lankan (Rice & Curry). Excellent Tour. Thank you Lanka Tour Host.
Dear Maya, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review. I am looking forward to helping plan your next holiday to Sri Lanka.
