From Bentota: Kandy Tour with Tooth Temple & Gardens Visit
ID: GYG346516-619311
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Country: Sri Lanka
Description
Explore the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, nestled in the lush hills of the Kandy Plateau. Visit one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world and become immersed in the culture and history of this picturesque city.
The day begins with hotel pickup in Bentota. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through mountain valleys and tea plantations to Kegalle, and take in the delicious aromas of its spice gardens which attracted merchants from all over the world to the ports of Sri Lanka.
Continue on to the ancient capitol of Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. Declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1988, it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Explore the the area surrounding Kandy Lake and check out the Hindu and Buddhist temples within the Natha Devale.
The next stop on the route is the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, home to over 8,000 different species of trees and plants. Finally, visit a local tea factory and relax with a cup of unblendes, fresh Ceylon tea before the return journey.
Highlights
- Visit the site that houses a relic of the tooth of the Buddha at the Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Explore Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings' era
- Stroll through collections of orchids, medicinal plants, and spices at the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
- Sample fresh Ceylon tea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before pickup time.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
