Kandy 1-Day Tour: Culture, Temples & Tea
A full day in Kandy, visiting its famous temple, botanical gardens, tea country and some of the city’s best viewpoints
Tour Overview
- Duration: 1 Day
- Group Size: Private tour (customizable for individuals or small groups)
- Start Point: Colombo Airport / Colombo / Negombo
Explore Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural and spiritual centre, on a full-day journey combining Buddhist heritage, tea, gardens and local culture. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, a tea factory and other attractions along the route to Kandy.
1 Day in Kandy, Sri Lanka - Tour Itinerary
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Start your Sri Lanka tour with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage before continuing towards Kandy. This stop introduces visitors to one of the island’s well-known elephant attractions.
Attractions/Activities to Explore:
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Spice and Herbal Garden
- Tea Factory and Tea Tasting
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Kandy View Point
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake
- Optional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Continue to Kandy, the cultural centre of Sri Lanka, and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and a tea factory provide additional stops during the journey.
Overnight: Kandy.
Inclusions:
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur
- Entry tickets to the attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- Wi-Fi during the tour
- Bottled drinking water
- Fuel and highway charges
- Government taxes
- 24/7 assistance
Exclusions:
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Travel and health insurance
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and porter charges
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions