4 - Day Kandy & Nuwara Eliya Tour
ID: GYG851470-1345445
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
4 days
Description
Discover the highlights of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya on a 3-day tour from Colombo. Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka on a 3-day tour from Colombo. Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Highlights
Day 01 : Airport > Pinnawala > Kandy
Day 02 : Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
Day 03 : Nuwara Eliya > Nuwara Eliya
Day 04 : Nuwara Eliya > Airport
Day 01 : After arrive drive to Kandy, en route visit The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present commercial capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy. There are about 84 elephants under protection. The orphanage is open to the public. over night stay in Kandy. dinner at hotel.
Day 02 : After breackfast City tour in Kandy. The Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relicis a temple in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. It was built within the royal palace complex, which houses the only surviving relic of the Buddha, a tooth venerated by Buddhists. The relic has played an important role in local politics since ancient times, it is believed that whoever owns the relic holds the government of the country, which led the ancient kings to go to great lengths to protect it. Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese kings from 1592 to 1815, fortified by the terrain of the mountains and the difficult access. The city is an area declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly due to the temple. In the afternoon drive to Nuwara Eliya, en route visit of the Peradeniya Botanical Garden , the tea factory and plantation. over night stay at Nuwaraeliya, dinner at hotel.
Day 03 : Take a city tour of Nuwara Eliya, known for its English village charm and picturesque landscapes.over night stay at Nuwaraeliya, dinner at hotel.
Day 04 : After breakfast drive back to airpot for departure.
Highlights
- Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and see the rescued elephants
- Explore the Peradeniya Botanical Garden and a tea factory en route
- Take a city tour of Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Enjoy a scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya, known for its English village charm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to interact with rescued elephants.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a significant cultural and religious site, housing the only surviving relic of the Buddha.
Peradeniya Botanical Garden and a tea factory visit offer insights into Sri Lanka's rich flora and tea production heritage.
Nuwara Eliya, known for its English village charm, provides picturesque landscapes and a cool climate.
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.
