Colombo to Kandy Day Tour | True Story of the Last Kingdom
ID: GYG1237044-1896758
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
We bring the story of the last Kingdom of Kandy, tea plantation ,Kadugannawa Tunnel, Dawson Tower lookout, Temple of the Tooth Relic, Wax Museum,pinnawala and more hidden stories on the way.
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel or port in Colombo,negambo or kalutara. Travel through scenic mountain roads, stopping at the Kadugannawa Viewpoint for a photo opportunity and a brief historical explanation of the famous mountain pass overlooking the central highlands.
Next, visit a traditional tea factory near Kandy to learn about tea leaf processing, the grading system, and the history of Ceylon tea. Enjoy a complimentary tea tasting.
Afterward, enjoy free time for lunch at a recommended local restaurant. Then, head to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist site. Learn about the Kandyan Kingdom and religious traditions on a guided visit.
Continue to the Wax Museum in Kandy to explore lifelike wax figures representing Sri Lankan historical leaders and global personalities. Finally, relax on the scenic return drive to Colombo, with drop off at your hotel or port.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Ceylon tea with a tasting at a traditional factory
- Explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a sacred Buddhist site
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Kadugannawa Pass and Kandy Lake
- Visit the Wax Museum in Kandy to see lifelike figures of leaders
- Travel in comfort with a private vehicle and driver/guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Optional drop-off in Kandy available upon request.
INCLUDED
- Fuel, troll, parking, vehicle with driver/guide
- Tea factory visit & tasting
- Hotel/port pickup & drop-off
- Bottled water
- Kandy main temple entrance tickets with guide
- Visit the wax museum
- Local food experience
- The viewpoint stops or any photo stops
- Kadugannawa tunnel
- Downson tower
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Pinnawala elephant visit
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
