Sri Lanka · Culture

12-Hour Kandy Tour from Colombo with Temple and Tea Experience

12 Hours Round trip from Kandy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore an Ayurveda herbal and spice garden for natural remedies
  • 02 Witness the sacred Tooth Relic at Kandy Temple
  • 03 Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Royal Botanical Garden's flora
  • 04 Discover the art of tea-making at a tea factory and plantation
  • 05 Marvel at panoramic views of Kandy City and the lake

Embark on a full-day tour from Colombo to Kandy and immerse yourself in the ancient city's cultural and natural wonders. Visit an Ayurveda herbal and spice garden, explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic, discover the Royal Botanical Garden, experience tea-making at a tea factory and plantation, and admire breathtaking views over Kandy City and the lake. Complete your journey with visits to a gem museum and shop, a silk factory, and a wood-carving workshop.

View Kandy City and the lake from a stunning viewpoint.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Kandy
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kandy Cultural and Scenic Day Tour

  • Visit the Ayurveda herbal and spice garden.
  • Head to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
  • Explore the beautiful Royal Botanical Garden.
  • Proceed to the tea factory, plantation, and tea shop.
  • View Kandy City and the lake from a stunning viewpoint.
  • Continue to the gem museum and shop, silk factory, and wood-carving workshop.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Garden, tea factory and plantation, Kandy Lake

Where this trip takes you

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Garden, tea factory and plantation, Kandy Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kandy 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup from your hotel in Colombo or Negombo
  • Transfers by private vehicle (car, van, or minibus)
  • Services of a friendly English-speaking tour leader
  • Entry tickets to the Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Entry tickets to the Royal Botanical Garden
  • Buffet lunch provided by a restaurant in Sigiriya or Dambulla
  • Government taxes with no hidden fees

What's Not Included

  • Breakfast
  • Tour leader gratuities/tips
  • Any other personal expenses

Know before you go

  • You must cover your knees and shoulders before entering the Buddhist temple in Kandy.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Kandy.

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