Kandy: Private Guided City Tour with Local Guide by Tuk Tuk
ID: GYG854116-1349270
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the city of Kandy with a local guide on a private tour. Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth, the Queen's Bathing Pavilion, and the National Museum of Kandy.
Explore the most iconic sites of Kandy as you get to know your guide and their hometown. Contact the guide before the tour begins to customize the tour and choose the sites you would most like to see.
Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth, situated in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy. Drive to the Queen's Bathing Pavilion and the National Museum of Kandy.
Head to the Buddhist Temple which sits at the top of a hill with a breathtaking view. Stop here to take photos and admire the views of the city and surrounding areas.
On the way to a tea plantation, pass along the banks of the river Mahawali. Hopefully, you will get to see monkeys during the tour and possibly spot a jaguar in the distance along the river.
Take a break to grab some food at a local restaurant with the guide’s recommendation. Discuss the rest of your plans for the day while asking for tips on places to visit during your stay.
Highlights
- Discover the city of Kandy with a local guide who knows the best spots
- Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the top of a hill at a Buddhist temple
- Pass by the banks of the Mahaweli River and see monkeys and maybe a jaguar
- Stop for a meal at a local restaurant and get tips on places to visit in the area
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- You can customize your own schedule
- Guide/driver
- Water bottle include
- Cover your shoulders and knees
- Bring your camera
- Asgiriya Stupa
- Kandy cultural Dance Show starts at 5:00 PM
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic starts at 6:30PM
- Gadaladeniya Temple
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Kandy View Point
- Giragama Tea Factory
- Nelligala Buddhist Temple
- Herbs & Spice Ayuruvedi Center, Includes a small cooking demonstration and Ayuruvedic head massage
- Ranawana Buddhist Temple
- Gem and Jewelers Museum
- Bathik Factory
- Bahirawakanda Temple Big Buddha Statue
- Wood Carving
- Kandy biggest tree
- Local central market
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance tickets to attractions
- Food and drinks
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.
