Negombo to Kandy Cultural Highlights
You will be picked up by your tour guide from your hotel in Negombo. Enjoy a full day of Kandyan culture that takes you from gardens to temples.
Head to your first stop, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. These gardens have a long history dating back to the British era. They were used during World War II as the Allied Forces Headquarters for the Asian region. The garden now houses thousands of beautiful plant species, so you'll want to spend the 2 hours allocated here wandering through the grounds.
Continue on to visit the Sri Maha Bodhi Vihara in Bahiravakanda. This monastery on a hill is used as a meeting centre for national and international Buddhist relations. It boasts a giant Buddha statue that can be seen from all over Kandy.
Climb up to reach a viewpoint that gives you the ultimate panoramic views of Kandy and capture some fantastic photographs.
Return to Kandy for lunch, where you'll be given approximately an hour of free time.
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Temple of the Tooth, in the afternoon. This temple has a burgeoning history spanning several centuries and is home to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha. Formerly part of a palace complex for Kandyan kings, these beautiful buildings show their royal roots through their architecture.
You will travel back to Negombo and be dropped off at your hotel at the end of the tour.
