Sri Lanka · Culture

2-Day Kandy Cultural and Nature Tour with Sacred Sites and Museums

2 Days Round trip from Kandy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Kandy, the former royal capital nestled in a picturesque valley
  • 02 Pay obeisance at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • 03 Discover the city's history at the Kandy National Museum
  • 04 Enjoy a cultural dance performance and an Ayurvedic body massage

Visit Kandy, a large city in central Sri Lanka that served as the royal capital during the 15th century. Nestled in a picturesque valley, it is rich in culture, historical monuments, and religious places that attract tourists from all over the world. On this 2-day trip, explore the major attractions of Kandy, from sacred sites and museums to gardens, factories, and cultural experiences.

Visit Kandy, a large city in central Sri Lanka that served as the royal capital during the 15th century.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Colombo, Kandy
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Cultural Experiences in Kandy

  • Pick up from Kandy or Colombo Airport by your tour guide.

  • Visit the Elephant Orphanage and Zoo.

  • Go hiking in the Spice Garden with your Kandy tour guide.

  • Watch raw silk yarning in the Silk Factory.

  • Head to visit an Art and Crafts factory.

  • Enjoy a cultural dance performance.

  • Take a rejuvenating Ayurvedic body massage.

Overnight at Kandy.

2
Day 02

Sacred Sites, Museums, and Departure

  • Proceed to the Tooth Relic and pay obeisance to Lord Buddha.

  • Discover the history of the city at the Kandy National Museum.

  • Visit a gem and jewellery factory.

  • Explore the various flowers in the Botanical Garden.

  • Watch Batik making in the Batik Factory.

  • Go to the Tea Factory.

Departure to Colombo or Kandy Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kandy 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned new car with fuel

  • English-speaking tourist guide

  • Drive from arrival to departure

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets

  • Tips

  • Lunch/dinner

  • Air passage (air tickets) fee

Know before you go

  • Half entry fee price for South Asian passport holders to enter the archaeological sites.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Kandy.

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