1-Day Kandy Excursion from Colombo with Temple and Botanic Gardens

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Kandy on a city tour centered on the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• 02 Experience Kandy's vibrant atmosphere, including the bazaar and the lake
• 03 Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, with diverse plant collections
• 04 Travel with a private English-speaking driver-guide from Colombo

Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at your hotel lobby in Colombo and travel to Kandy, approximately 125 km away with a journey time of about 3 hours each way. In Kandy, enjoy a city tour featuring the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, along with the city's vibrant atmosphere, Kandy Bazaar, and the lake. After lunch at a local restaurant en route, continue to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, known for its rich collection of cacti, herb gardens, tropical and alpine plants, and exotic species from around the world. Return to Colombo and transfer to your hotel at the end of the excursion.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy

Languages German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Colombo to Kandy City Tour and Peradeniya Gardens

• Meet: Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at the hotel lobby where you are accommodated.
• Transfer: Proceed to Kandy (125 KM | 3h per way).
• City tour: Upon arrival in Kandy, engage in a city tour including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
• Kandy City Tour & Temple: (Duration of visit: approx. 1 1/2-2 hours).
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant en route.
• Visit: After lunch, visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya.
• Royal Botanical Gardens: (Duration of visit: approx. 1 1/2-2 hours).
• Transfer: Upon arrival in Colombo, transfer to the hotel and conclude the excursion.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private basis

• English-speaking driver-guide

• Entry fees to Kandy Temple, Peradeniya Gardens, and lunch

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Tips & gratuities

Know before you go

• During the visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth: Please wear clothing that covers your knees and shoulders as a sign of respect.

• You will also be required to leave your shoes at the shoe counter near the entrance before entering the temple.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Colombo Galle Face Green

Tour start

Colombo Galle Face Green

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.