Kandy is Sri Lanka’s spiritual and cultural heart – a city that has anchored the island’s identity for centuries. This tour centres on the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, where Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist relic is enshrined, before opening out into the lush grounds of the Royal Botanical Gardens and the city’s artisan lanes. An optional evening cultural performance, if time allows, brings the day to a vivid, memorable close in Sri Lanka’s most ceremonial city.
Kandy Cultural Heritage Tour
Experiences Include
- Observe morning puja rituals at the Temple of the Tooth
- Browse handmade batik and lacquerware in the artisan quarter
- Walk the perimeter of Kandy Lake at leisure
- Visit a local gem workshop and learn about Ceylon sapphires
- Stop at a spice garden on the outskirts of the city
Tour Highlights
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – Buddhism’s most revered site
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens – 60 acres of tropical splendour
- Kandy Lake stroll and colonial architecture
- Optional evening Kandyan cultural dance performance
Inclusions
- Private vehicle and driver
- Expert cultural guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Evening performance tickets (optional, at own cost)
- Personal purchases
- Tips