Kandy Day Tour From Colombo
ID: GYG642744-1066511
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Country: Sri Lanka
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration: 09:00 hours
Description
Take a day trip to Kandy from Colombo. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the picturesque University of Peradeniya.
Discover the hill capital of Sri Lanka on a day trip from Colombo. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kandy, see the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and enjoy a scenic drive around Kandy Lake.
After being picked up from your hotel in Colombo, drive to Kandy, a part of the Cultural Triangle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a sightseeing tour of the city, drive through the picturesque premises of the University of Peradeniya, around the Lake built in 1807 which is an attractive centerpiece to the town with antique shops and bustling marketplaces.
Then, drive along the Upper Lake road to get a panoramic view of Kandy Lake. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, also called “Sri Dalada Maligawa,” which has become an icon of Kandy and Sri Lanka with its remains and the prime landmark. The temple garners much reverence from Buddhists as it houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Gautama Buddha.
If time permits, visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and visit a spice garden. Return to your hotel in Colombo in the late evening.
Discover the hill capital of Sri Lanka on a day trip from Colombo. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kandy, see the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and enjoy a scenic drive around Kandy Lake.
After being picked up from your hotel in Colombo, drive to Kandy, a part of the Cultural Triangle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a sightseeing tour of the city, drive through the picturesque premises of the University of Peradeniya, around the Lake built in 1807 which is an attractive centerpiece to the town with antique shops and bustling marketplaces.
Then, drive along the Upper Lake road to get a panoramic view of Kandy Lake. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, also called “Sri Dalada Maligawa,” which has become an icon of Kandy and Sri Lanka with its remains and the prime landmark. The temple garners much reverence from Buddhists as it houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Gautama Buddha.
If time permits, visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and visit a spice garden. Return to your hotel in Colombo in the late evening.
Highlights
- Take a scenic drive through the picturesque of the University of Peradeniya
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, an icon of Kandy and Sri Lanka
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Kandy Lake from the Upper Lake Road
- See the antique shops and bustling marketplaces around Kandy Lake
- Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and a spice garden (optional)
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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.