Best Places to Visit in Kandy in One Day
Private Day Excursion
$ 100 per person | Min 02 persons
Kids between 03-12 years : $15
*Minimum 24-hr prior reservation required!
The Excursion :
Explore Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, and discover some of the most remarkable places to visit in Kandy , including the renowned Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. The gardens, famous for their diverse collection of flora and serene landscapes, provide a perfect glimpse into the city’s botanical heritage. This trip from Colombo takes approximately three hours each way, with the entire excursion lasting about 10–12 hours, offering a full day of sightseeing and cultural experiences perfect choice for day tours in Sri Lanka
Start & End Locations :
Colombo Harbor or BIA airport in Katunayake or hotel in Colombo or Negombo.
Starting Time :
Recommended 07:00 am.
Wheelchair Accessibility :
Inaccessible.
Remarks :
A surcharge will apply for solo traveler or for picking up and dropping off outside the mentioned locations.
Highlights:
- Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Sightseeing in Kandy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- A boat ride on Kandy Lake
- Spice Garden in Mawanella
Includes:
- Private transport
- English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- Entrance tickets to mentioned sites
- All mentioned activities
Itinerary
Sight : Spice garden in Mawanella
En route to Kandy, take an informative, half-an-hour long excursion in a spice garden in Mawanella. Gain an insight into how spices that you have used to flavor you food at home, and many other tropical herbs that you have known or heard of, are grown.
Sight : Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Enjoy a relaxed stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, located on the banks of the Mahaweli River.
- Discover the gardens’ rich history, where dignitaries such as Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and Queen Elizabeth II have planted trees during their visits.
- Admire the stunning orchid collection, one of the key highlights of the gardens.
- A must-see stop among the top places to visit in Kandy for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and cultural travelers.
Sights : Sightseeing in Kandy
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the most revered Buddhist shrine in the UNESCO heritage city of Kandy, one of the must-see places to visit in Kandy.
- Explore the Upper-Lake Drive for panoramic views of the city and drive around the man-made Kandy Lake.
- Enjoy a joyful boat ride on Kandy Lake, offering scenic views of the old town, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and the historic Queens Hotel set against Udawatta Kele forest reserve.
- Spend some leisure time browsing through fabulous gift and souvenir stores, completing your cultural experience of places to visit in Kandy.
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