Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka
Exploring thehill capital of Kandy, which was the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka before foreigninvasions, Lakpura takes you on a journey that depicts the grandeur and cultureof the city. Visit a spice garden en route and learn about the herbs and spicesof Mother Lanka and head towards the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniyawhich is home to over 4000 species of plants and shrubs. Spending a day ofleisure, guests have the option to go on a village walk to experience the rurallifestyle. Enjoy a tea factory tour to learn about the process of tea makingand manufacturing. A visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a not tomiss in Kandy.
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Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka from Colombo (3 Days)
Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka from Colombo (3 Days)
This two nights, 3-day tour into the heart of Sri Lanka’s scenic, cool and culturally rich hill country. From Kandy’s very own UNESCO World Heritage site, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
Includes
- Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
- Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- All prevailing taxes and service charges.
- 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Excludes
- Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
- Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
- Entrance fees to the respective sites.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Visa and Related Expenses.
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Day 1 Colombo > Peradeniya > Kandy
You will start your journey from Colombo and head towards Kandy and en route you will stop over in a few locations. You will enjoy a guided tour at a spice garden in Mawanella and also get to know their uses. Immeidately after, you will proceed to the Royal Botanical Gardens of
Peradeniya and enjoy a peaceful walk admiring nature.
Mawanella
visit a Spice Garden, and do a guided tour of a spice and herbal garden, where you learn about spices and their uses.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Admission Ticket Free
Peradeniya
Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.
- Duration: 2 hour
- Admission Ticket Free
Day 2 Kandy
The second day of the tour allows you to spend a day full of activities including enjoying a walk in one of the villages belonigng to the Kandy district and maybe enjoy a tea factory tour as well. Experience the rural lifestyle along with a short hike through the jungle where you will
enjoy views of a river and waterfall.
Kandy
Spend the day leisurely. On this day you can opt to go on a village walk with a Tea Factory tour. Stroll through the village, with your private, professional guide, as you get to know the villagers. See the rural lifestyle of the people and the crops they plant. Learn how jaggery is made, then walk to the banks of the river and have a dip in the cool water alongside the locals. Hike through the jungle around the village to discover the beautiful idyllic waterfall.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Admission Ticket Free
Day 3 Kandy > Colombo
Your final day will be spent at Kandy while making a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. The entire structure exudes peacefullness, reverance and royalty while everyday there are many locals and tourists visiting the temple to worship in prayer. The beautiful interiors will surely impress you. You will be then dropped off at Colombo (your hotel)
Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Relic Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour. Wearing well-covered attire along with Sandals or Flip Flops are recommend for Temple of the Tooth Relic and to all other religious sights of Sri Lanka. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.