Kandy Day Tour
Sri Lanka's royal and spiritual capital — the sacred tooth relic, a beautiful highland lake, and a spectacular cultural show
About This Tour
Kandy was the last royal capital of Sri Lanka — the Kandyan Kingdom survived long after the coastal regions fell to colonial powers, finally surrendering to the British only in 1815. Today it remains the spiritual and cultural heart of the island, home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the most sacred Buddhist site in Sri Lanka), the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens, and the living traditions of Kandyan dance, drumming, and crafts.
Tour Highlights
Day Schedule
Hotel Pick-Up
Depart from Colombo or your hotel along the A1 highway into the highlands.
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
One of Asia's finest botanical gardens — 147 acres of orchids, palms, giant bamboo, and a spectacular double coconut from the Seychelles.
Spice Garden Tour
A guided tour of a working spice garden — cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves growing in the wild, with demonstrations of how each is processed.
Lunch
Traditional Kandyan rice and curry at a recommended local restaurant.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred site — the golden-roofed temple complex that houses the Buddha's tooth relic. Guided walk through the temple's moat, shrines, and sacred chambers.
Kandy Lake Walk
Stroll around the beautiful artificial lake built in 1807 by the last king of Kandy — views of the cloud-draped mountains and the temple reflected in still water.
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
An electrifying performance of Kandyan dance, devil dance, fire-walking, and acrobatics — an unmissable Sri Lankan cultural experience.
Return Journey
Evening drive back to Colombo, arriving approximately 9:30 PM.
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What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Entrance fees (Temple of the Tooth)
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Meals
- Cultural show ticket
- Tips
- Travel insurance