Kandy Cultural City Day Trip
Hill Capital Heritage Experience
Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka with a full-day exploration of Kandy, featuring ancient temples, royal gardens, and traditional performances.
Trip Overview
About Kandy
Experience the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, nestled in the beautiful hill country and home to some of the island's most sacred sites and traditions.
Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka and is a UNESCO World Heritage city, preserving living cultural traditions.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is one of Buddhism's most sacred sites, housing the tooth relic of Lord Buddha.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens showcase an incredible collection of tropical flora spanning 147 acres along the Mahaweli River.
Trip Highlights
Itinerary
Morning (6:30 AM - 7:30 AM): Pickup from your hotel in Colombo and begin the scenic journey to Kandy through beautiful hill country.
Morning (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM): Arrive in Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Explore the temple complex and learn about its significance.
Lunch (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM): Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a local restaurant with panoramic views of Kandy (included in the price).
Afternoon (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM): Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, one of the finest tropical gardens in Asia.
Afternoon (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM): Witness a spectacular Kandyan cultural dance performance showcasing traditional music and dance forms.
Evening (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM): Return journey to Colombo with drop-off at your hotel.
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