Culture of the Hills from Colombo (2 Days)

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Part of our revenue from this experience
will go to a charity in the region

(SKU: LK10010900) Explore Sri Lanka's culturally-rich hill country on this overnight private tour. You'll get the most out of your exploration by listening to commentary tailored to your interests at every stop. Tour both the city of Kandy and outlying villages, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Private tour for your party only with a dedicated guide Overnight in a 3-star hotel with breakfast One Kandy city tour and one village tour with a private guide All private transportation provided, including pickup and drop-off.

Duration

2 days

The tour starts at

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Day 1

Colombo > Pinnawala > Kandy

Start your journey at 0800 hrs from Colombo. You will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels. After the formalities at the hotel, you will be esco...

Start your journey at 0800 hrs from Colombo. You will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels. After the formalities at the hotel, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Kandy

Kandyan Cultural Show

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

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Day 2

Kandy > Peradeniya > Colombo

Kandy 3 Temples

Get amazed by the wood crafting masterpiece that is the Embekke Temple. Wander through...

Kandy 3 Temples

Get amazed by the wood crafting masterpiece that is the Embekke Temple. Wander through the historic and beautiful Gadaladeniya Temple and view its wonderful paintings and sculptures. Visit the Lankatilaka temple that was quite architecturally advanced for its time. See awe-striking sight of the Degaldoruwa Cave Temple, the inside walls of which are covered in painstakingly restored paintings. Visit the internationally famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic with its palatial cream and gold interiors.

Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya

Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walkthrough the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy 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.

On completion start your journey back to your hotel in Colombo.

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Transport throughout the private air-conditioned vehicle.
Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
1 x 1 Litre Water Bottle Per Person Per Day.

Accommodation for the overnight stay.
Food and beverages.
Entrance fees to visiting sites. (Temple of Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Temples)
Any expenses of personal nature.
Gratuities.