Private Pinnawala & Kandy Day Tour from Negombo Private Kandy Day Tour from Negombo
ID: GYG550867-948461
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Visit the home of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandy, which is both a religious and scenic city in Sri Lanka.
Your first destination in the city will be the Temple of the Tooth. The Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha has had much importance throughout the history of Sri Lanka. Being able to protect it and enshrine it was not only regarded as a symbol of piousness, but also a symbol of status that proved the worthiness of the ancient kings of the country. View the beautiful architecture of the palace and look at the many golden figurines in the shrine. You will also visit the Giragama Tea Factory, Spice Garden, Gem Museum, and a viewpoint of Kandy.
The Royal Botanical Gardens is 147-acre premises hosting over 4000 species of plants, including an exclusive collection of orchids, spices, and medicinal plants. Created early in the 19th-century, the gardens have a significant amount of history that you will learn more about during your tour. You will see famed plants such as the Cannonball Tree, the Giant Gavan Fig tree, and the 40 meter tall Burma bamboo.
Highlights
- Visit the Temple of Tooth
- Explore the Iragama Tea Factory
- Walk in the Spice Garden
- Marvel at the Gem Museum
- See the viewpoint of Kandy
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* You must bring a current valid passport
* Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved
* You must remove your footwear and hat and cover your shoulders and knees when you visit a Buddhist or Hindu temple
* Please note that the duration of transfers are approximate and the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
* Please note the trip is subject to favorable weather conditions and if it is canceled due to poor weather you will be able to attend on another date
* When you are entering into cave temple knees and shoulder should be covered, better to bring clothes to cover up or cloths can be rented at the entrance
* To be respectful, please don't stand with your back toward a Buddha statue ( point your finger to buddha statues)
* Please bring the cash for optional tour and lunch also
* SAARC country travelers Please bring passport on the day of travel
* All the rates are subject to change as per local authority and Exchange rate
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.
