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The primary aspect of this experience to show you the most iconic & must see sites of famous Kandy Sri Lanka, where you can experience a religious, cultural & scenic atmosphere together. We will pick you from Colombo, Negombo & suburbs around 5 AM in order to grab the best & our itinerary will be Nelligala temple > Geragama tea factory > Royal Botanical Gardens > Authentic Lunch at a local restaurant > Temple of Tooth Relic > Bahirawakanda Temple & Out of Kandy Cultural dance show (entrance fee not included) or E W Balasooriya gem shop/museum & Arthur’s seat viewpoint: you may select one option to finish the interesting time had in Kandy. Later on we will drop you back where we started along with the nice memories grabbed throughout the day.
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Duration: 16 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
The primary aspect of this experience to show you the most iconic & must see sites of famous Kandy Sri Lanka, where you can experience a religious, cultural & scenic atmosphere together. We will pick you from Colombo, Negombo & suburbs around 5 AM in order to grab the best & our itinerary will be Nelligala temple > Geragama tea factory > Royal Botanical Gardens > Authentic Lunch at a local restaurant > Temple of Tooth Relic > Bahirawakanda Temple & Out of Kandy Cultural dance show (entrance fee not included) or E W Balasooriya gem shop/museum & Arthur’s seat viewpoint: you may select one option to finish the interesting time had in Kandy. Later on we will drop you back where we started along with the nice memories grabbed throughout the day.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Nelligala International Buddhist Center, Kobbekaduwa, Murutalawa 20232 Sri Lanka
A scenic, spacious & peaceful temple built in top of a Hill, where you can see Golden Buddha Statues & other Buddhist cultural icons while enjoying it’s peace & natural beauty of the surroundings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Geragama Tea Factory, Geragama Estate Rd, Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka
One of oldest tea factories operates in Sri Lanka (built in 1903), specially where you can see machines from early 19’s still functioning. Therefore it will be an informative, must see place where you can learn & taste newly how Ceylon tea processing prior to come as your cup of energy.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
The iconic destination of peace & nature lovers in central hills of Sri Lanka that’s having a history up to 13th century & also recorded remarkable events in British colonial era as well. Bordering River Mahaveli, rich with 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, palm trees & more.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The sacred Temple of Tooth is a world renowned place of worship where the left canine tooth of the Lord Buddha is placed. This holy place, which is venerated by local & foreign devotees every day, was named as a world heritage in 1988 by UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, Bahirawa Kanda Rd, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Rising from a hill adjoining the sacred city of Kandy. The statue was built in 1972 & represents the Nirvana pose of lord Buddha. The view of the entire city of Kandy from here is a must see.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Kandyan dancing is a celebration of the rich traditions of Sri Lankan culture. The dance which traces its origin from the ancient rituals focuses on dynamism, powerful footwork, leaps & whirls that imitate several movements from birds & animals. The whole performance is graced by colorful costumes, masked dances, and thrilling fire acts.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: E.W. Balasuriya & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, 7/ 2, Sangamittha Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
One of recognized & reputed gem shop & museum in Sri Lanka having a history up to 1984.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arthur’s Seat, Kandy, 20000, Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
Arthur’s seat is the famous viewpoint situated southwest end of Kandy Lake where you can enjoy the beauty of Kandy city prior to sunset.
Duration: 30 minutes
