Experience Sri Lanka’s old hill capital of Kandy on a privately guided, full-day trip from Colombo. Explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens to see giant palms, orchids, and exotic flora. After free time for lunch (own expense), spend the afternoon in enchanting, UNESCO-listed Kandy, with visits to the gold-roofed, UNESCO-listed Temple of the Tooth, Kandy market, and a cultural show. Finish with a stop for dinner (own expense) on your return journey to Colombo.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $150.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
See how complex batiks are created in a batik factory. Watch master craftsmen create intricate designs from scratch in the woodcarving center. Go to the gem museum to gain more knowledge on jewels and how they are crafted. Make purchases that will be great additions to your home or as a gift to a friend.
Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms
Kandy Viewpoint offers stunning panoramic vistas of Kandy, Sri Lanka, including Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Tooth. A picturesque spot for photography and relaxation, it's easily accessible from the city center, making it a must-visit destination.
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.
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Full Day Kandy City Tour | From Colombo lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Colombo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $150. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM.
It can: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Your Hotel in Colombo Pickup points include Zest Metropole, Granbell Hotel Colombo.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travceylon Leisure.
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Our driver/guide, Christ, was punctual, informative, and trustworthy. He had a good understanding of the best times to enter a location and helped us buy our tickets to facilitate our visits. Christo navigated the city and town roads safely and with great skill.
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