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Day tour to Kandy from Colombo by car
In this tour you will experience the archeological and cultural background of Kandy. And also you could learn about lots of flora and Asian Elephants. Kandy is famous its arts and craft as well. Leave the hotel and proceed to Kandy visiting Pinnawala elephant orphanage and a working tea factory enrout. Afterward visit the fantastic Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. Finally visit the most sacred Temple of Tooth Relic of Lord.Buddha.The end of the sight seeing of Kandy.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Colombo
Colombo
You will be picked up at your hotel in Colombo by private vehicle, afterwards about 3H drive to Kandy.
Pinnawala elephant orphanage
This orphanage is a home for young elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat.The only such orphanage in the world visitors can watch the baby elephants gamboling in the water and being fed milk from gigantic feeding bottles.
Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
The next visit is the Royal Botanical Garden at Peradiniya. The Botanical Gardens is 60 ha (147 acres) in extent, and located 460m above sea- level close to Kandy and surrounded from three sides by river Mahavali.The garden was founded in the year of 1821. Before that, it used to be the pleasure garden of the kings of Kandy in 1374.Some of the best and most valuable collections of plants and trees in the world(more than 4000 species, indoor and out door) are available here. Spice garden and Orchid House are the most popular with tourist. Most of the honorable guests who visited Sri Lanka, for instance The Queen Elizabeth, Marshal Tito, Chancellor Henry Kiesunger and Juri Gagarin have planted memorable trees in this garden.(Lunch is available at the restaurant here if necessary).
The Temple of Tooth Relic of Buddha
Temple of Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha which is commonly known as "Sri Dalanda Maligawa" is situated in the city of hills,Kandy.It is an important shrine for Buddhists as it holds the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.It is famous for its carvings and the beautiful art that is unique to Sri Lanka.The most important part of Dalanda Maligawa is the octagon (Pathirippuwa).The Sri Dalanda Maligawa is the most sacred Temple In the whole of Sri Lanka.Thousands of people line up each day to get a glimpse of its majesty.
Leave for Colombo
Will take about 3H drive back to Colombo, depending on the traffic.
Back to Colombo
Clients will be dropped off at their hotel. The end of the tour.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Colombo
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Air conditioned private car
Licenced Chauffeur Guide
Pick up from hotel at Colombo
Drop off back at hotel Colombo
Entrance fee
Lunch
Tour Important Information
When you visit the Temple of Tooth Relic;
*Light coloured clothing with sleeves and trousers or skirts below the knee length are recommended.
*Since this is a religious site_the foot ware should be removed before entering,you could wear socks if you wish to.
Important message from the guide
Except when l'm on tour with a tourist group or engaged in an important matter, I'm available any time. I can arrange tours in all over Sri Lanka for multiple days. Feel free to contact me for any arrangements.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Colombo Tour Reviews
Valérie and olivier H.
Explore Nature & Wildlife Tour
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“We highly recommend Mahinda !”
We had a fantastic Sri Lankan experience thank to Mahinda, one of the most skilled guide of the country, for a total nature and wildlife tour. Mahinda has a large knowledge of every subject, such as history of the country, animals and nature, geography, Buddhism… every question has an answer ! Mahinda is goodwill, trustworthy, ready to adapt the program if required to bring satisfaction for his clients. We went to visit and discover temples and Mahinda was here to explain us the philosophy and art of life of the Buddhism. Very interesting ! The program was very rich and gave us the possibility to discover various pars of the country. Accommodation was top level. Awesome tour ! Don’t hesitate to choose Mahinda for your future travel in Sri Lanka !
Mahinda M.
(1 reviews)Hello Valerie and Olivier, I'm over the moon after seeing your respectful recommendation published in GowithGuide.Once you published it, GowithGuide had sent it to me.I think I'm a very lucky person to meet such a nice customers like you for my very first tour with GowithGuide.Unless there's GowithGuide,we wouldn't have had an occasion to meet each other.Therefore I'm thankful for the efficient and dedicated support of GowithGuide.And I think your comment Will be a valuable asset for my future customers through GowithGuide.I offer my heart full thanks and honour for both of you and look forward to seeing you once again near future. Best regards, Mahinda.
