Kandy: Guided City Tour with Lunch and Cultural Dance Show

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ID: GYG1455588-2226776
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 1 days


Description

Explore Kandy on a guided tour. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, enjoy a traditional lunch, and watch a Kandyan cultural dance show.
Begin your day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Explore the intricately carved royal complex, golden canopy, and the historical museums situated right behind the main shrine area. Ensure your shoulders and knees are fully covered before entering, as this is a strictly revered holy place.

Next, head to Kandy Viewpoint (Arthur's Seat) and take in the panoramic views of the city. Then, visit the Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue and the Asgiriya Old Temple.

Continue to the gem museum and gallery, followed by a visit to a tea factory. Learn about the tea-making process and sample some of the finest teas.

Enjoy a typical Sri Lankan lunch before heading to a wood carving factory for a demonstration.

In the afternoon, stroll through the Royal Botanical Garden, walk along the iconic Avenue of Royal Palms, explore the vibrant Orchid House, and marvel at the giant Javan fig tree.

Next, visit an herbal spice garden to learn about the various spices used in Sri Lankan cuisine.

End your day with a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show, a vibrant display of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.

Highlights

  • Explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its historical museums
  • Admire panoramic views of Kandy from Arthur's Seat viewpoint
  • Visit the Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue and Asgiriya Old Temple
  • Discover the art of wood carving at a local factory and demonstration
  • Enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance show to end your day

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress code for Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and other temples: Ensure your shoulders and knees are fully covered before entering, as this is a strictly revered holy place.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Visit to Kandy Viewpoint (Arthur's Seat)
  • Visit to Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue
  • Visit to Asgiriya old temple
  • Visit to Gem museum and gallery
  • Visit to Tea factory
  • Lunch with typical Sri Lankan food
  • Visit to Wood carving factory and demonstration
  • Visit to Royal botanical garden
  • Visit to Herbal spice garden
  • Traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
  • One King Coconut for earch person
  • 500 ml Water bottle
  • To ensure a comfortable, relaxed, smooth, and safe ride.
  • professional English-speaking tourist driver who acts as an informative guide.
NOT INCLUDED
  • all entrance fees
  • lunch on tour (approximately USD 11 per meal at a local restaurant)
  • camera and video permit
  • any beverages on tour (except above mention)

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.