About the Kandy Day Tour:
- After picked up at 8:00 am from the hotel in Kandy, you will explore the most popular places in Kandy, including Bahirwa Kanda hill which has a massive Buddha statue standing upon it.
- Pay a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens and witness the exquisite collection of orchids.
- Set off on an adventurous hike to the Udawattakele Forest Reserve and relish the magnificent vistas on the way.
- Embark upon a spiritual Kandy city tour by visiting Tooth Relic temple situated in the royal palace complex. This temple has preserved Buddha’s sacred tooth since time unknown.
- Head towards Kandy View Point and capture the most panoramic shots with your loved ones.
- Take a break from the Kandy day tour and enjoy the scrumptious meals at a well-known restaurant.
- Learn about the local delicacies and drinks of the city at Mawanella spice garden and Girigama Tea factory. At 4:00 pm approx. you will be drop off to your hotel.
About The Kandy City:
Popular as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy City is known for its alluring temples and numerous sightseeing spots. A typical Kandy day tour is a perfect blend of scenic attractions, religious shrines, food joints, and historical monuments. From relaxing in the Royal Botanical Garden to enjoying the city view from the back of Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, there are a wide array of activities that Kandy city tour offers to its visitors.
If you wish to delve into the rich history of Kandy, don’t forget to explore the iconic temple of Tooth Relic which has held a tooth of Buddha since ages. On your visit to this temple, you can also soak in the beauty of its nearby Kandy lake. This lake is the most sought-after spot in the city which lures the visitors with its isolated surroundings.
Kandy city also encompasses some really popular restaurant which will leave you gaping in awe of its delicious local cuisines. Some of the popular restaurants in this area include The Kandy Garden Cafe, Foodlands, and Licensed To Grill.
Steeped in magnificent history, Kandy is the most celebrated cultural city in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst lush tropical plantations at an altitude of 488m, the city’s mild climate and the nip in the air give a welcoming note. As the last kingdom of Sri Lankan Kings, the city has a rich history derived and influenced by both Sinhalese Kings and colonial rulers.
A peaceful evening stroll along the Kandy lake grounds which is situated in the heart of the city surrounded by timeless traditional architecture is absolutely an unforgettable experience. At night, you can catch a glimpse of the breathtaking view of the placid waters mirroring the beauty of the shimmering temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Hosts of travellers visit the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy to pay homage to the sacred relic of Lord Buddha. The best time for a trip to Kandy is the month of August when the colourful cultural pageant of the Tooth Relic takes place. The procession is renowned as one of the most vibrant parades in the world.
About the Activity:- Escape from the monotony of everyday life and explore the magical beauty of a paradise island with Cinnamon Air Scenic Flights in Sri Lanka.
- Enjoy a bird’s eye view of some of the most iconic landscape of Kandy, a picturesque town of the island as you soar with us on a journey to remember.
- This scenic flight will give you 20 minutes of surreal bliss, covering the places of Kandy.
- You will be flying in a luxury Cessna 208B (8 passenger) Grand Caravan
- Prior to checking-in, a thorough verification process of documents and guest details will be conducted.
- Travel from Colombo to Kandy on a 25 min luxury air charter over the lush green mountains and tiered paddy lands of Sri Lanka.
- Upon reaching Kandy’s Polgolla Reservoir you will be transfered to your hotels and your afternoon will include a visit to the Temple of the Tooth and the Kandy Lake and an overnight stay in Cinnamon Citadel.
- The next day starts with a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.
- After the tour you would be transfered to the Kandy Polgolla airport for your flight back to the Colombo.
About the Activity:
- This highland tour from Colombo to Pinnawala and Kandy begins as you get picked up from your respective hotel in Colombo at around 6 AM
- Proceed towards the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can see elephants being bathed and fed and acquaint yourself with the lifestyle of these majestic creatures.
- Aftermath, proceed towards Kandy and visit the famous Tooth Relic Temple and see the hilly regions of Sri Lanka
- During your trip in Kandy, also visit Gadaladeniya Temple, Lankathilaka Viharaya, Embekka Devale and Peradeniya Botanical
- End your amazing highland exploration tour of Sri Lanka at around 5 PM in the evening by getting dropped off to your hotels.
Know before you go:
Pick up / Drop from: Hotel in Colombo within city limits
Timmings : 6 AM - 5PM
Transfers: Private car which can accommodate 3 people
Minimum people required to book: 3 people
The Knuckles Mountain Range implies to a prominent tourist
spot, declared as the National Heritage and Wilderness Area by UNESCO. You can
carry out a thrilling trekking activity that lets you trespass through
beautiful forests and excellent trekking trails, occupied with different
climatic zones.
About the Activity:
The Overnight Hike Knuckles Riverston package provides you
with the scope of going through an overnight hike and witness nature wonders of
the amazing knuckles mountain range through the Riverston area. Grab the
charming scenes of the highlands around along with the foggy mountain of
Riverston, the point from where you can observe the entire view of the surrounding countryside, in addition to Thelgamuwa Valley.
The package comes with comfortable hotel pickup & drop
off facility on a tuktuk along with letting you grab delicious meals, tea with
snacks & bottled water. The tour is also accompanied with the assistance of
a professional trekking team and standard equipment & first aid officer
with a stretcher. The package is inclusive
of all entrance fees and taxes and provides a memorable DVD with all the photos
and videos. You shall also be provided with overnight accommodation at a
holiday resort.
Timings: The package has the duration of 1 night 2 days,
where the tour begins at 5.30 am on the first day and ends at 6.30 pm on the
second day.
Start/End Location: The package comes with convenient pickup
and drop off facility to and from your hotel in Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya or
Habarana.
Note: The minimum number of persons required to book this
package is 2.