Age
0+
Group size
1-10
Language
English
Duration
10 hours
Transport
By bus
About this experience
Join a group of up to 20 people on a tour to explore the beauty of Sri Lanka and the city of Kandy. Walk along blooming orchids, medicinal plants, and palm trees in the Botanical Garden. Learn more about Buddhist traditions and visit the legendary temple with a large white Buddha. Plus, enjoy the work of local artisans: an Ayurvedic massage, authentic Ceylon tea tasting, and a stroll through authentic craft centers.
What to Expect
Journey into the heart of the island
Kandy was the capital of the last independent Sinhalese kingdom. The city is famous for its craftsmanship and is considered a sacred place for Buddhists. Get ready for an enriching journey there and back.
- 07:30 Breakfast in the village. Surrounding the area are traditional Sri Lankan villages where various fruits are grown: pineapples, cashews, rambutans, and more.
- 08:30 Elephant riding, bathing, and feeding at an elephant farm.
- 09:30 Visit to an ayurvedic garden and massage. Witness how the spices that Sri Lanka is famous for are grown, learn a bit more about Ayurveda principles, and indulge in a healing Ayurvedic massage.
- 10:30 Stop to observe flying foxes. Yes, they do exist :) Then feed wild monkeys and enjoy a panoramic view of Kadugannawa city from a viewpoint.
- 12:00 Visit to tea plantations where the world's best Ceylon tea is grown. And of course, you will try it.
- 13:00 Visit to the 700-year-old Royal Botanical Garden. One of the most popular places in Sri Lanka. Here you will find over 4000 green residents (spices, orchids, palms, and other plants).
- 14:00 Here we are in Kandy. Lunch break (buffet style).
- 14:30 Visit to the shopping and craft centers of Kandy and a museum-factory for processing precious stones. You will see rare and magical stones and learn how craftsmen work with them.
- 16:00 Visit to the Bahiravakanda Temple. Here is a huge statue of Buddha, and the place itself holds a mystical history, which you will hear at the foot of the temple. You will also have a short city tour and visit several workshops along the way.
- 17:30 Head back. Along the way, you can visit a local fruit market.
Organizational Details
- Bring your swimwear. To visit the temple, you need to wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and you will need to leave your shoes at the entrance.
- We will pick you up from your accommodation along the southern coast. From Veligama (departure at 02:45) to Mount Lavinia (departure at 05:45). We start from Hikkaduwa at 04:00.
What's included and what's not
- Included in the price: comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, Russian-speaking guide, lunch, and entrance tickets.
- Separately paid: entrance tickets to the Royal Botanical Garden (12$/person), Bahiravakanda Temple (2$/person), and the elephant farm (15$/person). Personal expenses and tips at your discretion.
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