Kandy City Tour from Mount Lavinia
This tour gives you the chance to tour the ancient royal city of Kandy and the surrounding attractions. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to view its majestic architecture and beautiful shrines. Visit some of the local artisans; such as gem crafters, woodcarvers and/or batik makers. Take some beautiful souvenirs home, while also learning how they are made. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya to see its famous and rare collection of plant life.
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Kandy City Tour from Mount Lavinia
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What's included in Kandy City Tour from Mount Lavinia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mount LaviniaPass-by Only
Mount Lavinia, situated along the coastline of Sri Lanka, boasts golden sandy beaches and historical charm. It's famed for its colonial-era Mount Lavinia Hotel, offering stunning ocean views. Visitors revel in its vibrant atmosphere, indulging in beach activities, culinary delights, and exploring its rich cultural heritage.
Royal Botanical Gardens
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.
From the botanical gardens, you will be travelling on to visit the Sri Maha Bodhi Vihara in Bahiravakanda. This monastery placed on a hill is used as a meeting center for National and International Buddhist Relations. The monastery boasts a giant Buddha statue that can be seen from all over Kandy. You will be able to climb up outside to reach a viewpoint that gives you the ultimate scenic views of Kandy. You can take some good photographs there. You will finish viewing it by 12:35 pm and move down into the city.
Inclusions
- Water bottle (per-person).
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Mount Lavinia.
- Entrance tickets. (Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Garden)
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *Special Note* Please be advised that when entering Temple of the Tooth you are not allowed to cover your head (above the neck). This includes but not limited to wearing caps, hats, hijab.
- Wearing well-covered attire (body) along with Sandals or Flip Flops are recommend for Temple of the Tooth Relic and to all other religious sights of Sri Lanka.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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Your hotel in Mount Lavinia Return point: Hotel in Mount Lavinia
