Kandy 2 Days, Private Tour

Description

This cultural tour takes you to discover the enchanting Kandy and its surroundings. Make a stop at a typical tea factory and learn about its process in Giragama. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Walk into the 147-acre Botanical Gardens and visit the spice garden in Mawanella. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Giragama: name when it comes to Ceylon Tea, Giragama is always a household.

Kandy: last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings, crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe.

Botanical Gardens: First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonized by the British, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya is a flourishing national asset in the Wonder of Asia.

Mawanella: An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Mawanella seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices. 

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking driver-guide 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 1 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Kandy

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Topaz or similar 3*

MEALS:

  • 1 Breakfast 
  • 1 Lunch at the Kandyan Art Residency (Day 1) 
  • 1 Dinner (Day 1) 

TRANSPORT:

  • Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle 

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Kandy Temple, Cultural show (Day 1); Peradeniya Botanical Garden (Day 2)

Excluded

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights 
  • International flights 
  • Airport transfers
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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