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Explore the Best of Kandy: A Tour of Its Historic and Natural SightsJoin us on a tour of Kandy, a city nestled amidst hills in the Kandy plateau, spanning across tropical plantations, particularly tea. Discover the city's dual identity as both an administrative and religious hub, as well as the capital of the Central Province. Our itinerary includes a visit to the Mawanella Spice Garden, Giragama Tea Factory, Temple of Tooth Relic, Market Square, Upper Lake Drive, Gem Lapidary, and Wood Carving Center. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Oak-ray Restaurant during your visit.
ITINERARY
06:00 - Pick up from your hotel in Colombo, Mount Lavinia or Negombo and then proceed to Kandy.
09:00 - Explore the Rich World of Spices at Mavanella's Well-Maintained Spice GardenIf you're passionate about spices, don't miss the opportunity to visit Mavanella's expertly kept spice garden. Sri Lanka has long been renowned for being one of the world's largest exporters of spices, which are not only used as a food source, but also for cosmetics and medicinal purposes. During your visit, you'll be treated to a sensory experience like no other, sampling the aromas and flavors of cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla, and cardamom.
10:30 - Visit the Giragama Tea Factory, where tea cultivation began in Sri Lanka back in 1824. The Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya was home to the first few plants that were brought over from China. Spend an hour exploring the plantation and factory before making your way to the nearby city of Kandy, which is only a 30-minute drive away.
12:00 - Arrive at Oakray Restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you will visit a Gem Lapidary and Wood Carving center.
14:30 - Leave to visit Bahirawakanda Buddha stature that is known as big Buddha is one of the most scenic places in the city.
16:00 - Arrive at Kandy Temple. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. You will visit this wonderful temple followed by an upper lake drive. The Kandy Lake that was built by king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1807 is one of the major highlights in the city. The upper lake drive is more scenic and memorable.
18:00 - Leave Kandy and proceed back to your hotel. You will arrive approximately at 21:00 to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
Hotel pickup and drop-off by an air-conditioned vehicle in Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Negombo, Wadduwa, Kalutara, Waskaduwa, Beruwala, Bentota, Ahungalla and Waikkal.
All sightseeing tours with the service of an English-Speaking chauffeur guide
Lunch at a local restaurant with chilled beer
Entrance fees to the sites
One bottle of water during the tour.
All Government Taxes
EXCLUSIONS
Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities (recommended)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Colombo, Mount Lavinia and Negombo hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
You should wear comfortable clothing.
TOUR CONDITIONS
Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.