From Sigiriya: Kandy Private Tour with Dambulla Temple
ID: GYG1417993-2165296
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Kandy on a private tour from Sigiriya. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, explore a spice garden, and see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup in Sigiriya or Dambulla. Travel in comfort in a private, air-conditioned vehicle as you make your way to the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore five magnificent cave shrines filled with Buddha statues and intricate ancient frescoes.
Next, head to a traditional herbal and spice garden in Matale. Take a guided tour and learn about cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and ancient Ayurvedic remedies. Enjoy a refreshing herbal tea before continuing your journey.
Arrive in Kandy and visit Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist shrine, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Experience the spiritual atmosphere during a traditional ceremony or pooja.
Enjoy a scenic drive around Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake) and stop at the Kandy City Viewpoint for panoramic vistas of the cultural capital surrounded by lush hills.
Finally, stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, featuring over 4,000 species of plants, famous orchid collections, and giant palm avenues.
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple on a private tour
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and witness a ceremony
- Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens and admire the orchid collection
- Enjoy a guided walk through a traditional herbal and spice garden in Matale
- Benefit from a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle for maximum comfort
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered when visiting temples.
Shoes must be removed at the entrance of Dambulla Cave Temple and the Temple of the Tooth.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sigiriya, Dambulla
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned luxury car or minivan
- English-speaking private driver/guide
- Complimentary bottled water throughout the journey
- All fuel, parking, and highway toll fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance tickets to sights (Dambulla Cave Temple, Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens)
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Gratuities for driver/guide
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.
