Exclusive: Last Kingdom Private Day Tour in Kandy

You will be picked up around 6 am from your hotel and then proceed to Kandy, en route visit Spice Garden in Mawanella For centuries, spices have been one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated exports and are used for medicines and cosmetics as well as to flavor foods. You will sample scents and flavors such as cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla and cardamom. Batik is the ancient art of mixing colors using wax as the main component and Sri Lanka is one of the world’s leading exponents. Examples range from simple, single-colored designs to multi-colored masterpieces.

On arrival at Giragama, you will visit a tea plantation 1,673 feet (510 meters) above sea level. Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. Your will spend an hour exploring the the plantation and factory before leaving for Kandy which is approximately 30 minutes away.

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist sites. Explore its stunning architecture, witness daily rituals, and learn about the rich history and cultural significance of the relic.

Kandy, the scenic hill capital of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings before it was ceded to the British in 1815. Today, it is a vibrant hub of Buddhism, arts, crafts, dance, music, and culture. Explore the city on a guided tour that includes the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a drive around the Upper Lake, a visit to the bustling Market Square, and stops at a Gem Lapidary and Wood Carving Center.