Kandy : Ambuluwawa Day Tour with Top Rated Local Guide
ID: GYG867280-1368042
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Ambuluwawa Tower is a 48-meter-high landmark in Sri Lanka's central highlands. It features a spiral ascent for panoramic views and a multi-religious shrine, blending culture and stunning scenery.
Start @8.30 in Kandy ➾ (18km) Ambuluwawa Tower ➾ (8km) Ceylon Tea Factory ➾ (15km) Royal Botanical Garden ➾ (2km) Wood Carving Family House ➾ (4km) Big Buddha Statue ➾(1km) Asgiriya Stupa ➾ (2km) Ceylon Gems Museum ➾ (100m) Kandy City View Point ➾ (600m) Kandyan Culture Dancing ➾ (1km) Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic ➾ (1km) Drop-off Your Hotel
Begin with pickup at your hotel. Then, drive to Ambuluwawa Mountain, which is (48 meters) above sea level. Admire the view on the way up to the top. Arrive at the summit to see Ambuluwawa Tower, a white tower in the shape of a cone, which houses the stupa of the Buddhist temple.
Climb up the famous spiral staircase to enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains, forests, and surrounding villages. Have some time to explore the Biodiversity Complex where the tower is located, and admire the many different species of plants. Following this, leave the tower by tuk-tuk.
Visit the Ceylon Tea Factory, then drive to the Royal Botanical Gardens, and after that, check out the Carving Family House. Following this, admire the Big Buddha Statue. Afterward, view the historic Asigiriya Stupa, an ancient temple that has been recognized as an archaeological site.
Continue to the Gems Museum, and then admire the lake and temples from the Kandy City View Point. Next, watch a Kandyan dance, and then head to the Temple of the Tooth, which holds a relic of the tooth of Buddha. Finally, return to your hotel at the end of the tour.
Highlights
- Climb a spiral staircase up the Ambuluwawa Tower for a 360-degree mountain view
- Experience the thrill of climbing the 48-meter-high Ambuluwawa Tower
- Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens to marvel at the beautiful ferns and orchids
- Watch a traditional Kandyan dance and then head over to the Temple of the Tooth
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottle of Water
- Tour guide
- Kandy City View Point - Entrance Free
- Ceylon Tea Factory - Entrance Free
- Wood Carving Family House - Entrance Free
- Ceylon Gems Museum & Factory - Entrance Free
- Sri Lankan Herbal and Spices Ayurveda Center - Entrance Free (Optional)
- Ambuluwawa Tower entry tickets ($6.66)❌ (Card Accept)
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden entry tickets ($12)❌ (Card Accept)
- Kandyan Culture Dancing entry tickets ($6.66)❌ (Cash)
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic entry tickets ($8)❌ (Cash)
- Big Buddha Statue Entrance Fees 1$❌ (Cash)
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance Tickets
- Entry fees
- Lunch costs
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.
