Kandy City Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Temple, Tea & Culture
ID: GYG1290911-1975666
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore Kandy in style on a private tuk tuk tour. Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, lush gardens, tea estates, and enjoy a refined cultural dance show.
Discover the beauty and traditions of Kandy on a full-day tuk tuk adventure designed for comfort, culture, and authentic local experiences. Travel through the city like a local while exploring its most iconic attractions in a relaxed and flexible way.
Begin your journey at the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO-listed spiritual site that houses one of Buddhism’s most revered relics. Experience the peaceful atmosphere and rich history of this important landmark.
Continue to the lush Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, where you can stroll among exotic plants, towering palms, and vibrant orchids. Then head to the hilltop Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue for breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Along the way, discover Sri Lanka’s rich heritage with visits to a traditional tea factory to learn how authentic Ceylon tea is produced and enjoy a tasting session. Explore a spice garden filled with aromatic herbs used in local cuisine and Ayurvedic healing.
You’ll also visit a batik workshop and a gem museum, where skilled artisans showcase traditional crafts and precious stones unique to Sri Lanka.
End your day with a colorful Kandyan cultural dance performance featuring traditional drumming, energetic dances, and fire acts a perfect finale to your Kandy experience.
Traveling by tuk tuk allows you to access hidden spots, avoid traffic, and enjoy a truly local and memorable journey.
Itinerary :
– Hotel pickup (Kandy)
– Temple of the Tooth Relic
– Asgiriya Temple
– Royal Botanical Garden
– Tea factory & tasting
– Spice garden
– Batik factory
– Gem museum
– Big Buddha viewpoint
– Cultural dance show
– Hotel drop-off
Highlights
- Travel like a local in a private tuk tuk with a flexible itinerary
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO-listed spiritual landmark
- Explore the lush Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
- Discover Ceylon tea production with a guided tea factory visit and tasting
- Experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show with fire performances
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen
Bring a camera for scenic views
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Water Bottle
- Private guide/driver
- Customizable itinerary
- Visit to Asgiriya Stupa (free entry)
- Visit to Bahirawakanda Vihara (Buddha Statue viewpoint)
- Visit to Golden Buddha Statue (free entry)
- Kandy View Point stop
- Gem & jewelry workshop experience
- Tea factory visit
- Wood carving factory visit
- Herbal & Ayurvedic garden visit (with demonstration)
- Batik factory visit
- Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic ($7)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya ($12)
- Cultural Dance Show ($8.5, starts at 5:00 PM)
- Ayurvedic treatment (up to $30)
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance Fees to Attractions
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.
