A cultural day tour to the heart of Sri Lanka’s living heritage in the sacred city of Kandy – the last royal capital of the Sinhalese kingdom. The centrepiece is a guided visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, followed by exploration of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and visits to traditional Kandyan artisan workshops where craftspeople demonstrate the ancient skills of batik, wood carving and hand-loom weaving.
DAY TOURS
All of Sri Lanka. One Perfect Day at a Time.
Sri Lanka is an island of extraordinary contrasts where every region tells a different story and every landscape offers a different kind of wonder. From the sacred ruins of ancient kingdoms to the emerald highlands, the thundering surf of the east coast to the mist-shrouded forests of the interior, this island invites exploration at every turn.
Kandy Cultural Heritage Tour
Tour Highlights
- Guided visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic – Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist shrine
- Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya – 147 acres of gardens, including the famous royal palm avenue
- Traditional Kandyan artisan workshops demonstrating batik, hand-loom weaving, wood carving and silverwork
- Scenic walk along Kandy Lake and through the historic city centre
- Optional evening cultural dance performance showcasing traditional Kandyan drumming and dance
Inclusions
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
- English-speaking cultural guide throughout
- Bottled water on board
- All road tolls and parking fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Entrance and site admission fees (unless stated)
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and beverages not specified in inclusions
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
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