Shore Excursion Kandy Day Tour

Overview

Embark on your journey around Colombo by discovering the most beautiful sights of Sri Lanka, you will learn about the Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy. You will be met at Colombo Port by a Kingfisher Representative ready to commence your tour. Start your experience visiting the Botanical Gardens which is known for its immense collection of orchids, so be sure to check your camera is charged as you don't want to miss out on these amazing photo opportunities. You will also get the chance to see the Temple Of Sacred Tooth in Kandy, here you will be able to learn the culture behind Kandy. Visit a Spice Garden and experience Sri Lanka's renowed Spices by this private excursion just made for you.

Itinerary

1. Ranweli Spice Garden

   Meet & Greet your Kingfisher Representative from the Colombo Port and head towards Kandy enroute via Kegalle, Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source. Visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.

   · 30 min

2. Temple de la Dent

   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.

   · 2 h· Admission included

3. Kandy View Point

   Go to the Hill Top to capture a Wonderful View of Kandy City Sightseeing the Local Markets

   · 30 min

4. Sri Lanka is one of the biggest gem producers in the world and is famous for its blue sapphires. Gems are extracted and shaped on site, then exported to the greatest jewelers in the world. Our travel experts invite you to discover Sri Lanka’s rich culture and lush nature while learning about the gem field. From the mines to the jewelers, professionals will share their passion and knowledge with you. Learn how the raw stones are found and experience finding one at first-hand. Visit a gem mine and see what it is really like inside these mines, that have the expensive gems. You will not only observe how gems are cut and polished, but also learn how to do it yourself. Only after the cutting process is finished, you are able to see the beautiful sparkling colors of the gems. If you like, buy some for yourself or your loved ones to take back home.

   · 1 h

5. Embilmeegama Tea Factory

   Visit a Tea Factory and see how Pure Ceylon Tea are prepared also with tasting various flavours of Tea

   · 30 min

6. Colombo

   Head back to the Port with Plenty of time to join your Ship

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

Walk out of your ship and see for our Kingfisher Representative who will carry a paging board to join the tour

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 104893P112

Activity offered by KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA via Viator.