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Kandy Day Tour: Explore the Biodiversity & Sacred Buddhist Sites of Sri Lanka's Central Jewel

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Colombo

Immerse yourself in the biodiversity and sacred Buddhist sites of Kandy, Sri Lanka's central jewel. Explore tea plantations, rainforests, and the iconic Temple of the Tooth.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Susantha Spice and Herbal Garden - Visit Herbal Spice Garden, For over 2,000 years merchant traders have been landing at Sri Lanka to buy spices. The island has an ideal climate for growing many spices that the world demands like pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. You have to be careful where you go that you do not get ripped off.
Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - Visit Tea factory and tea plantation on the way to Kandy. experience tea process and taste Sri Lanka good tea.
Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum - visit how to find the gems in Sri Lanka and see how to make jewellery.
Royal Botanical Gardens - The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

What's Included

Entrance Tickets Included
Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off Service
All Government Taxes Covered
Luxury Vehicle Transport
Buffet Lunch Provided
English-Speaking Driver/Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Any other service

Additional Information

Kandy is a major urban center located in the central region of Sri Lanka. Perched on a highland area encircled by mountain ranges, this area boasts tea-growing estates and a richly diverse rainforest ecosystem. At the core of the city lies the picturesque Kandy Lake (also known as Bogambara Lake), which is a favorite spot for leisure walks. Kandy is renowned for its holy Buddhist locations, particularly the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), which is the focal point of the majestic Esala Perahera festival held yearly.