Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy in Sri Lanka, Ampitiya

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Secrets of Sri Lanka – Matale tour takes you to three lesser known, but amazing, location in the area of Matale. You will first view the beautiful, historic and completely mysterious Nalanda Gedige.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 10 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

This tour takes you to three lesser-known, but amazing, locations in the area of Matale. You will first view the beautiful, historic, and completely mysterious Nalanda Gedige. Then you will have a fun-filled visit in the form of the Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens in Matale, where you learn more about spices and watch a traditional cooking demo that puts them to good use. You will then move onto a serious note with the secretive and ancient rock temple Aluvihara. Finally, you will visit the spectacular Sembuwatta Lake at sunset, making for some amazing views.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy.
  • Transport by a private air conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • Cooking demo at the spice garden.
  • Tuk tuk ride to Sembuwatte Lake.
  • Entrance tickets to the visiting sites. (Sembuwatte Lake, Nalanda Gedige, and Matale Aluviharaya)
  • 1-Liter Water bottle (per-person).

Not included

  • Food and beverages.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Expenses of personal nature.

Important information

Meeting point

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps Not recommended for people with back problems Not recommended for people with heart conditions A maximum of 8 people per booking Comfortable walking shoes and hats are recommended Comfortable Walking Shoes and Hats are Recommended Your Hotel In Kandy Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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