Explore Kandy Private City Tour from Colombo, Sri Lanka

Kandy, the popular charming hill capital of Sri Lanka is surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural center of the island and a UNESCO heritage city.

Highlights:

• Pinnawala

• Elephants bathing and feeding

• Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya

• Kandy, the charming capital of Sri Lanka
  

• Dalada Maligawa

• Malwatta and Asgiriya Monasteries

Includes:

• Driver-guide

• Pick up and drop off the hotel in Colombo

• A/c vehicle

Not included:

• Gratuities

• Personal expenses

• Entrance Tickets

• Lunch

Not incliuded:Entrance tickets (approximate price)

• Pinnawala - 9 USD per person

• Buddha Tooth Temple - 6 USD per person

• Botanical Garden - 6 USD per person

Please note: given price is for 2 persons. For 3 persons - 234USD, for 4 persons - 255 USD. For more participants - please request.

Itinerary:

Pickup from hotel in Colombo in the morning and proceed to Kandy via Pinnawela

Pinnawala is an orphanage, nursery and breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. The orphanage has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world and is visited daily by many local and foreign tourists. The main attraction is clearly to observe the elephants bathing and feeding which is quite an experience. The orphanage was launched to provide a lifeline to the orphaned baby elephants and adult elephants lost in the wilderness.

Next visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. Peradeniya Botanical Garden is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and visits approximately 2 million people annually. The unusual name is Sinhalese translation of guava plain. The garden is notable for its collection of a variety of Orchids. It is home to various species of plants, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. It is also one of the largest botanical gardens of Sri Lanka, an artificial lake with water plants including giant water lily and papyrus seeds found in the center of the garden.

Then proceed to Kandy. Kandy, the popular charming hill capital of Sri Lanka is surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural center of the island and a UNESCO heritage city. The sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined at the Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the tooth. The arts and crafts center in Kandy, the main Buddhist monasteries Malwatta and Asgiriya Monasteries are places that must be visited. Kandy is a great place for souvenir shopping and to learn about its rich culture and history.

End point : Drop off at the hotel in Colombo