Sri Lanka · Culture

2-Day Cultural Tour of Kandy and Sigiriya with Dambulla Temple

2 Days Round trip from Kandy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and take part in the sacred puja
02 Visit the world heritage site of Dambulla Golden Temple
03 Stop by the spice gardens and organic tea plantation sites in Sigiriya
04 Explore vegetable farms and the famous fruits and vegetable market
05 Enjoy Kandy's cultural dance and drumming performance

Travel through the beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka on a cultural journey through Kandy, Sigiriya, and Dambulla. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth to witness the enchanting prayer ceremony and sacred puja, then continue to the Dambulla Golden Temple, a world heritage site. Along the way, explore beautiful spice gardens, organic tea plantation sites, vegetable farms, and the famous fruits and vegetable market. The experience is rounded off with Kandy's folksy dance and drumming performances.

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth to witness the enchanting prayer ceremony and sacred puja, then continue to the Dambulla Golden Temple, a world heritage site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Cultural Evening in Kandy

Upon arrival at the Sri Lankan airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Sri Lankan tour guide.
Afterward, head straight to the city of Kandy, which is approximately a three-and-a-half-hour drive from the international airport. Kandy is one of the most venerable places for the Buddhist community of Sri Lanka and around the world.
Explore the ancient city in the evening and take part in the Kandy cultural dance, which begins around 5 pm and lasts for about an hour.
Experience an extraordinary evening puja, including a drumming ceremony at the Buddha's Tooth Temple, which is right next door and within walking distance.

Stay overnight in Kandy.

Day 02

Sigiriya Journey via Dambulla

Take an early morning walk in a beautiful natural setting.
Check out from the hotel and travel to Sigiriya. On the way, visit the Dambulla Golden Temple and explore the city on foot.
Visit the spice gardens and walk around organic tea plantation sites.
Explore vegetable farms as well as the famous fruits and vegetable market.