Colombo: Kandy Day Trip with Scenic Hill Country Train Ride
ID: GYG1370457-2091597
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Embark on a day trip from Colombo to Kandy, including a scenic train ride, a visit to a tea factory, and a stop at the Temple of the Tooth. Enjoy a private transfer and explore the city's highlights.
Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup from Colombo or Negombo in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Head to Colombo Fort Railway Station and receive your pre-arranged 1st or 2nd class train ticket.
Enjoy a breathtaking train ride through Sri Lanka's picturesque countryside. Depending on weather and railway operations, meet your driver at either Kandy Railway Station or Rambukkana Railway Station and continue the tour by private vehicle.
After meeting your driver, visit a traditional Sri Lankan Herbal and Spice Garden. Learn about ancient Ayurvedic medicine, natural remedies, spices, and herbs used in Sri Lankan culture for centuries.
Continue to a local tea factory and discover how world-famous Ceylon Tea is produced. Walk through the factory, learn about the tea-making process, and enjoy complimentary tea tasting while admiring the surrounding hill country scenery.
Visit a traditional wood carving workshop and observe skilled craftsmen creating beautiful handmade Sri Lankan wooden artworks using traditional techniques.
Arrive in Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural capital, and explore its most famous attractions, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy View Point, Kandy Lake, and Kandy City Center.
After exploring Kandy, relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel back to your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic train ride through Sri Lanka's picturesque countryside
- Visit a traditional Sri Lankan herbal and spice garden and learn about Ayurveda
- Discover how world-famous Ceylon Tea is produced at a local tea factory
- Visit a traditional wood carving workshop and observe skilled craftsmen
- Explore Kandy's most famous attractions, including the Temple of the Tooth
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rambukkana OR Kandy only Train Ride Available
Weather and railway operations may affect the itinerary
Receives a full refund at any time if cancellation is due to force majeure issues - Ex: Train not available so can refund full amount
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Scenic train ride
- Visit to Herbal & Spice Garden
- Tea factory tour and tasting
- Visit to wood carving workshop
- Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Visit to Kandy View Point
- Private air-conditioned transportation
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.
