Sri Lanka: Kandy Day Tour with Airport Transfer

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ID: GYG1179263-1807973
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Explore Kandy on a day tour from Colombo. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll around Kandy Lake, and explore the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Begin your journey from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and travel to Kandy, a city nestled in the scenic hills of Sri Lanka.

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses a tooth relic of the Buddha. Explore the temple, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka, and learn about its significance.

Take a leisurely walk around Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk. Enjoy picturesque views and a tranquil atmosphere as you stroll around this artificial body of water created by the last King of Kandy.

Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, which spans over 147 acres and boasts more than 4,000 species of plants. Highlights include the orchid house, the giant Javan fig tree, and the palm avenues.

Visit the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, a towering statue overlooking the city of Kandy. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the city and surrounding hills.

Experience the vibrant local culture at Kandy Market Hall, where you can browse through a variety of goods, including fresh produce, spices, handicrafts, and textiles.

Highlights

  • Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Stroll around Kandy Lake, an artificial body of water with scenic views
  • Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to 4,000 plant species
  • Visit the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue for panoramic city views
  • Experience the vibrant local culture at Kandy Market Hall

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The journey from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Kandy takes approximately 3 hours.
The distance from BIA to Kandy is about 105 km.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Walk around Kandy Lake
  • Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
  • Visit to Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
  • Visit to Kandy Market Hall
  • Travel with airconditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

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.