Kandy City Tour with Mahaweli River Experience
Duration
6 Hours
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Overview
Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka on a private guided tour through Kandy, visiting UNESCO-listed landmarks, lush botanical gardens, and authentic local demonstrations with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Kandy is a city where history and living tradition interweave seamlessly. As the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom, this misty hill city carries an unmistakable sense of heritage. On this private sightseeing tour, a professional chauffeur-guide escorts you to the city's most celebrated highlights including a forest reservation, a Buddhist temple with a giant Buddha statue, a tea museum with live demonstrations, gem mining presentations, the Kandy War Cemetery, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, a batik industry demonstration, a captivating Kandyan cultural show featuring traditional dance, drumming, and fire walking, and the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The tour concludes at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the entire city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Highlights
- A forest reservation located within close proximity to the Kandy City
- A Buddhist Temple with A Giant Buddha Statute located overlooking the Kandy City
- A place to learn about the history of Tea in Sri Lanka
- Gem Mining Demonstration
- The Kandy War Cemetery is a British military cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, for
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5
What's Included
Itinerary
Udawattakele Forest Sanctuary
- A forest reservation located within close proximity to the Kandy City. A beautiful place to experience and enjoy the natural side of a forest environment.
Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue Temple
- A Buddhist Temple featuring a giant Buddha statue, located on a hilltop overlooking the Kandy City with panoramic views.
Tea Museum and Demonstration
- Learn about the rich history of tea in Sri Lanka. The entire tea-making process is explained with live demonstrations by local experts.
Gem Mining Demonstration
- Gem mining is one of the key industries of Sri Lanka. The full process is explained during this presentation, including descriptions of the various gem types found across the island.
Kandy War Cemetery
- A British military cemetery in Kandy, serving as the resting place for 203 soldiers of the British Empire who fell during World War II, as well as one from World War I, representing multiple nations.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
- Located about 5.5 km west of Kandy, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya spans 147 acres and contains more than 4,000 plant species including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palms. It welcomes around two million visitors annually.
Batik Industry Demonstration
- A fascinating overview of Sri Lanka's batik craft tradition. Experienced specialists walk you through the complete process, from waxing to colour application, at each stage.
Kandyan Cultural Show
- Witness a spectacular display of Kandyan dancing, Sri Lanka's iconic art form. The performance showcases various regional dance styles, elaborate costumes, and vibrant drumming, culminating in an impressive fire-walking finale.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Sri Dalada Maligawa is one of Buddhism's most sacred shrines, located within the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy. It enshrines the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Kandy City Viewpoint
- A scenic overlook offering sweeping views of Kandy city, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, and the surrounding hills. A perfect spot to conclude the tour as the day winds down.
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