Excursion d'une journée à Kandy au départ de Colombo
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Découvrez la capitale historique des collines du Sri Lanka, Kandy, lors d'une excursion d'une journée au départ de Colombo. Commencez votre voyage par une visite des jardins botaniques royaux de Peradeniya, réputés pour leur impressionnante collection de bambous géants, de palmiers imposants, d'orchidées colorées et d'espèces végétales exotiques. Après avoir passé du temps libre pour déjeuner à vos frais, continuez vers la charmante ville de Kandy, classée au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Visitez le temple sacré de la Relique des Dents, promenez-vous dans le marché local animé de Kandy et découvrez l'atmosphère culturelle de la ville. Terminez la visite par la visite d’une usine de thé pour en apprendre davantage sur le thé de Ceylan, célèbre dans le monde entier. En fin d'après-midi, départ de Kandy et retour à Colombo, arrivée de nuit.
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Itinéraire
Colombo, la capitale du Sri Lanka, a une longue histoire de port sur d'anciens cours d'échange est-ouest, administrés progressivement par les Portugais, les Néerlandais et les Britanniques. Cet héritage se reflète dans son ingénierie, mélangeant des structures de pèlerin avec des structures élevées et des centres commerciaux. Le monumental musée national de Colombo, consacré à l'histoire du Sri Lanka, à la périphérie du parc Viharamahadevi et de son gigantesque Bouddha.
Les jardins botaniques royaux de Peradeniya se trouvent à environ 5,5 km à l'ouest de la ville de Kandy, dans la province centrale du Sri Lanka. Il attire 2 millions de visiteurs chaque année. C'est près de la rivière Mahaweli. Il est réputé pour sa collection d'orchidées.
Sri Dalada Maligawa ou le temple de la relique de la dent sacrée est un temple bouddhiste dans la ville de Kandy, au Sri Lanka. Il est situé dans le complexe du palais royal de l'ancien royaume de Kandy, qui abrite la relique de la dent du Bouddha.
Grimpez la colline au bord du lac Kandy pour atteindre le point de vue de Kandy et obtenir une vue imprenable sur la ville. En tant que lieu touristique populaire, la région attire une grande quantité de colporteurs, bien qu'ils vendent souvent des articles sous la moyenne. La région est également réputée pour son activité de pickpocket élevée, alors gardez un œil sur vos affaires. De la colline, vous pouvez profiter de superbes vues sur le lac et la ville
Le lac Kandy, également connu sous le nom de Kiri Muhuda ou la mer de lait, est un lac artificiel situé au cœur de la ville perchée de Kandy, au Sri Lanka, construit en 1807 par le roi Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe à côté du temple de la Dent. Au fil des ans, sa taille a été réduite. C'est un lac protégé, avec la pêche interdite
Kandy est une énorme ville dans le centre du Sri Lanka. Il est déterminé à un niveau englobé par les montagnes, qui abritent des plantations de thé et une forêt tropicale humide.
L'usine à thé Geragama a été construite en 1903 et constitue une visite intéressante si vous voyagez de Colombo à Kandy. ... De nos jours, le thé de Ceylan est un atout économique important pour le Sri Lanka. ... Sur la route de Colombo à Kandy, l'usine à thé Geragama est une expérience de voyage dans le temps.
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
* L'opérateur reconfirmera l'heure de prise en charge à l'avance * Arrivez au hall 10 minutes avant l'heure de prise en charge * La prise en charge est disponible à Colombo uniquement - si le lieu de prise en charge désigné est situé en dehors des limites de la ville, la prise en charge peut être effectuée moyennant des frais supplémentaires. * Opérateur pour une assistance supplémentaire - Des frais supplémentaires peuvent s'appliquer * Si le lieu de dépôt est différent du lieu de prise en charge, veuillez contacter l'opérateur. Des frais supplémentaires peuvent s'appliquer. * Veuillez fournir les coordonnées WhatsApp - pour une communication meilleure et rapide
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Des chaussures de marche confortables sont recommandées pour ce circuit.
- Veuillez porter des vêtements qui couvrent les épaules et les genoux lorsque vous entrez dans les temples
- La durée des transferts est approximative, la durée exacte dépendra de l'heure de la journée et des conditions de circulation
- Un passeport en cours de validité est requis le jour du voyage
- Sous réserve de conditions météorologiques favorables. En cas d'annulation en raison du mauvais temps, vous aurez la possibilité d'une autre date
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The drive was the worst experience ever with tons of traffic and very reckless driving all around. I don’t recommend trying to do this tour in one day.
We were taken on the tour by Kaveesha Gimhan and Pasindu. Pasindu was our driver. He drove extremely nicely and safely on this long tour. Kaveesha is a very knowledgeable guide and he explained everything in detail on this trip which took @ 13 hours. They were absolutely punctual and picked us up from our hotel, Taj Samudra Colombo so that we left at 6 am sharp. Lots to see on this tour and thanks to our guide, Kaveesha and our driver, Pasindu, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend hiring their services.
We booked the kandy tour with the itinerary of: botanical gardens, temple of the tooth, kandy viewpoint, kandy (4 hours) geregama tea factory.Ultimately the tour did include the tooth temple a tea factory and botanical garden, however the timings were incorrect and we had no time in kandy and were forced to eat at a random hotel, which was also tied into a woodwork factory visit, which is clearly arranged to make you spend , the hotel buffet was poor and 3,500 LKR per person, we had planned to eat in kandy during the ‘4 hour kandy stop’ this was also discussed with the organiser when we arrived at the temple who agreed , after the toooth temple we were told no time in kandy and rushed off to the random woodwork and hotel lunch. The tour also began with an optional $15 unethical elephant ‘sanctuary’ we chose not to do this ( partly as it was unnexpected) but as others chose to do it it took up an hour of our day. We also stopped off at a breakfast stop, which was not in the itinerary and used up time we hadn’t expected. Our tour guide Krish was lovely and polite, gave good insights into all of the stops, but it still felt that the itinerary we had booked was not what we experienced, we would have rather enjoyed a few hours in Kandy ( maybe not the full 4 hours as traffic was heavy) then have attended the unscheduled breakfast, elephants and woodwork/hotel lunch. Ultimately its disappointing the day panned out this way, but equally we did see the 4/5 of the planned sights.
We had a most amazing trip from Colombo to Kandy & back. We had very enlightening simple, end-to-end walk-through visits of a tea factory, a batik painting shop, and a wood carving products shop, with excellent products buying opportunities. Our driver, Krish, was just go-to-expert on the roads, handling the topsy-turby ride, with ease and elan, the car being very comfortable. We were a small, cosmo group brought together for a time by chance - an Aussie, two American Indians, and one Norwegian. I and my wife - both of us, absolutely relished this trip end-to-end.
We did a full-day trip from Colombo to Kandy and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our time in Sri Lanka. I was genuinely impressed with the quality of the car provided—very comfortable for a long day on the road—and even more so with our guide, Chathu. Chathu picked us up promptly right on schedule, was extremely pleasant, and brought a deep level of knowledge and context to everything we saw along the way. Despite it being a long day (close to 12 hours), the time flew by and we enjoyed every bit of it. The highlights included a visit to an elephant sanctuary where we got to feed the elephants, a stop at a beautiful and very authentic Sri Lankan spot for breakfast (which was excellent), and fun roadside stops to see macaques. In Kandy, we visited the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, followed by a herbal garden, a tea factory, and a gemstone place. As expected, some of these stops include a sales pitch after the tour, but everything was very low-pressure and entirely up to you how much you want to engage. My mom, who was traveling with me, especially enjoyed the shopping experiences and had a great time throughout the day. Overall, this was a well-planned, enjoyable, and memorable experience. I would absolutely recommend this day trip and would strongly suggest choosing Chathu as your guide. Cheers!
Really good experience! It ended up being a private tour and the driver was very nice and adjusted the trip to my preferences. We even stopped to see the elephants, which was not in the original plan. Overall was a good tour and we did quite a few stops.
Dear Konstantina_d, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback on the Kandy Day Tour from Colombo. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a pleasant and flexible experience, with your driver tailoring the tour to your preferences. It’s wonderful that you got the chance to make an extra stop to see the elephants — a truly special moment! We’re glad you enjoyed the variety of stops and the overall experience. Thank you once again for choosing Apple Vacations Sri Lanka, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more adventures across our beautiful island! 🇱🇰
The tour around Kandy and each stop was simply unforgettable. What made it even more special was our guide and driver, Rangan, he did a stellar job showing us around and going above and beyond. Truly a memorable tour.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your tour around Kandy was unforgettable and that Ranga made the experience so special for you. He will be delighted to know his efforts went above and beyond your expectations. We’re so happy this tour created lasting memories, and we’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
We had a beautiful time. The driver of our van was so very kind, professional and spoke English well. We loved tge itinerary too. However, the driver from Kangaroo Cabs who was contracted to pick us up from where we were staying was thoroughly confused, decided we were not the people he needed to pick up and left, much to our dismay. We had to call the Apple Vacations phone several times before they told us they would ask the cab driver to come back to pick us up. He was also confused as to where we were to ge dropped off to get to the van. I had to make another call and give my phone to the driver so he could speak in Sinhalese to the person on the other end so he could take us to the right place. Then, he asked us to pay him. The van driver had to step in to say he would be paid by Apple Vacations. The rest of the tour was perfect. Please thank our van driver too, he was terrific!
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with our driver and that the tour itself was a wonderful experience. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the confusion and inconvenience caused during your initial pickup. We have already taken note of your comments regarding the contracted cab service to ensure this does not happen again in the future. We will also make sure to pass along your appreciation to your van driver—he will be so pleased to know he made your journey memorable. Thank you once again for choosing Apple Vacations, and we hope to welcome you back for an even smoother experience next time.
While being in Sri Lanka, we really wanted to see Kandy and to have a round tour with which apple vacations were of great help! Tour guide was Chathuran and he provided so many details during tour about local culture, main sightseeings, music taste and so many more! We've had a really productive day and went to Herbal garden (had great massaj with ajurvedic healing oils, had best tea with spices), Elephant orphanage and learned so many interesting things about elephants, went to tea factory and learned more about white/golden tea (for me best part), went to temple of tooth, and got rest from tiring but very interesting day in Royal Garden. Make sure to bring some cash :)
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your experience on the Kandy Day Tour from Colombo—we’re absolutely delighted to hear that your journey with us was both enriching and enjoyable! It’s wonderful that you were able to explore so many cultural and natural highlights in one day, and we’re especially pleased that Chathuran made the experience memorable with his insights into local traditions, music, and lifestyle. He’s passionate about connecting guests with the soul of Sri Lanka, and we’re glad his knowledge and friendliness added so much value to your day. We’re thrilled to hear that the visit to the Herbal Garden with its Ayurvedic massage, the Elephant Orphanage, and the Tea Factory were such highlights—especially discovering the unique flavors and processes behind white and golden teas. And of course, no trip to Kandy is complete without visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and unwinding in the peaceful Royal Botanical Gardens afterward. Thank you also for your helpful tip to future travelers—yes, carrying some local currency always comes in handy for small purchases and personal treats along the way. We truly appreciate you choosing Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and hope to welcome you back again to explore more of our beautiful island! Warm regards, Jeev
Amazing my driver was Krish lovely man he picked me up on time and we set off for Kandy taking me around a very informative. We went to the elephant reserve, tea , factory , botanical gardens, wood carvings work shop , gems and diamond lab ( got to see them actually make some beautiful pieces) . Textiles making , I was fasting as well so he made accommodation for me to break and a Local s&p for me to freshen up and grab some food very thoughtful and kind so thanks soo much
Dear Nike, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing our Kandy Day Tour from Colombo! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a fulfilling and well-organized day with Krish. He truly is a gem in our team—always punctual, kind, and incredibly attentive to our guests' needs. It’s heartwarming to know that he went the extra mile to ensure you were comfortable while fasting, even arranging a thoughtful break at a local S&P for you to refresh and eat. That kind of care is exactly what we aim to deliver with every tour. It sounds like you had a fantastic day filled with rich cultural experiences—from the elephant reserve, tea factory, and botanical gardens to the impressive wood carving workshop, gem and diamond lab, and textile-making stops. We’re so happy you enjoyed the opportunity to witness local craftsmanship firsthand and see the beauty of Sri Lankan artistry in action. Thank you once again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back soon for more meaningful and memorable journeys across Sri Lanka! Jeev
