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Kandy Day Tour from Colombo: Visit Herbal Spice Garden, Tooth Relic Temple, and More
4.6
22 Ratings
Kandy
Your full-day tour will take you to most popular destinations including the Herbal Spice Garden Mawanalla, Tooth Relic Temple, Batik Factory, Gem Museum and the Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue. Entrance tickets included and Lunch provide by Sri Lankan Traditional foods from Tourist Restaurant.
Your full-day tour will take you to most popular destinations including the Herbal Spice Garden Mawanalla, Tooth Relic Temple, Batik Factory, Gem Museum and the Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue. Entrance tickets included and Lunch provide by Sri Lankan Traditional foods from Tourist Restaurant.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - You will then be taken to visit the monumental Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Enclosed by a parapet of white stone dating to the beginning of the 19th century, are the city’s official religious monuments, the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth. The 18th Century BCE temple which is built on a…
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - You will then be taken to visit the monumental Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Enclosed by a parapet of white stone dating to the beginning of the 19th century, are the city’s official religious monuments, the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth. The 18th Century BCE temple which is built on a base of granite is associated with the history of the dissemination of Buddhism and is one of the most venerable places for the Buddhist community all around the world; it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. A relic belonging to the Lord Buddha is said to be resting within the temple and apart from being heavily guarded, it is deeply venerated by the Buddhist community all across and during the months of July/August a procession called the Esala Perahera weaves through the streets of the city where one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is taken on display.

What's Included
- Driver/guide expertise
- Lunch included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private vehicle transport
- Fuel surcharge covered
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Colombo
- Driver/guide expertise
- Lunch included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private vehicle transport
- Fuel surcharge covered
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Colombo
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Note: Itinerary is designed according to time…
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Note: Itinerary is designed according to time availability. Sanota Walkers will not responsible for any deviation as per client’s/Chauffeur request.
Location
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Veediya
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(22 Ratings)
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Rchk
Jan 7, 2025
Deshan was so pleasant and informative, made the trip great! - Deshan, the driver/guide, was not only a terrific and clearly experienced driver, who made us feel completely safe on the chaotic country roads, he was also extremely pleasant to talk to and be around. We enjoyed the trip immensely as a result, and got a taste of real Sri Lanka on our only day inland, away from Colombo and the beach area. The car was also very nice, clean, and comfortable.
We missed some of the itinerary, mostly because we were a bit too relaxed, perhaps, in some spots, but Deshan completely rolled with it, not rushing us and adjusted to whatever we wanted to do, in the end going past the expected hour of return. He was also conversant on a wide range of topics, answering all our questions on the long drive, and also allowing us to be silent when tired on the way home.
Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic was really nice with visitors mostly respectful local Buddhists, a more sincere feeling that was missing in temples in Colombo. Plus, it was our luck to chance upon a parade of dancers, entering the temple on the occasion of the First Harvest (? or something). Deshan pointed out that unlike dancers we had seen at an event in Colombo, these were not paid performers, but volunteering their time for the purpose of a spiritual event.
The Spice Garden is informative as well as including a shoulder and back massage at the end, plus a store to buy some of the products (all organic and grown right there). Prices are a bit high by local standards, but still a great deal for what they are.
Expect the "Gem Museum" to actually be a jewelry shopping experience, but as most Sri Lankans we have met on our short trip, they were knowledgeable, polite and not too pushy.
All in all, we were really pleased with this trip, and very grateful to have met Deshan. I highly recommend this trip!
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Renee_c
Jan 6, 2025
Totally worth it, terrific driver/guide; highly recommend! - The quality of such a trip, first and foremost, is based on the driver. Deshar, besides being a terrific driver who made us feel safe through the chaotic country roads, was just very pleasant to be with. He shared his knowledge about the places we visited, and much more about Sri Lanka, answering gamely any question we threw at him about culture, history, politics, economy. Since it is quite a long drive, this was great for us, it being our first time in this country.
It is a beautiful lush countryside along the way, and Kandy is situated in rolling hills. Because of the higher altitude, it is refreshingly cooler than the coast. Not as developed, you also feel a more sincere feeling of Sri Lanka compared to being in Colombo. The Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, for example, was filled with quiet local crowds, many families, mostly dressed in white, making offerings of flowers. There are some tourists, too, but they are mostly respectful and not so many. It is truly worth the visit. We were also lucky to be there as a parade of dancers were entering to celebrate the first harvest. As Deshar pointed out, these are not paid dancers for entertainment; they come of their own volition for the purpose of worship.
The Spice and Herb garden was also an interesting visit, learning and seeing the plants of Sri Lankan Ayurveda medicine from a student of Ayurveda medicine, and of course ending with a shoulder massage was terrific! It was my first time tasting real organic, unaltered sweet cinnamon bark. Who knew the stuff we always use for baking has lots of other added spices!? Expect to offer a tip for the massage, and a visit to the store.
We also visited a "Gem museum". The owner has collected some antique jewelry, which are on display, but of course, this is primarily a jewelry shopping occasion. I had no intention to buy anything, but in the end I did. The attendants were not pushy, but instead are gentle and knowledgeable.
It is a long day, and you do spend a lot of time in the car, but we are so glad we took this trip. Seeing only Colombo or the beach resorts is like not really seeing the real Sri Lanka. Of course, if you have the time, it is better to spend more time in the interior of the country. We will have to do so on a future trip.
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Archana_p
Jan 6, 2025
Excellent trip to Kandy - This day trip was excellent and Deshan was a wonderful guide, he took us to so many places and was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip where you can see all the highlights of Kandy. I will surely use this company again as it was all so well organised and efficient.
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A00567
Jan 6, 2025
Great experience - We had an amazing experience, all thanks to Deshan. He was a wonderful guide and made the day very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour, you can see the main attractions in a day. Looking forward to booking more tours in my next trip to Sri Lanka
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Christina_m
Nov 24, 2024
Highly Recommend Tour - Thank you Chamika - Our guide (Chamika) was informative, respectful and very welcoming. Vehicle was clean and provided driving water.
Highly recommend this tour and other tours with this company.
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Trek823819
May 1, 2024
Tip Top - Fantastic trip with lanka tours and Chamika.
Find places to see, from elephants to temples and more
We recommend everyone to take this tour
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Mayaj460
Jan 18, 2023
Excellent Day Tour - Deshan Picked up from Cinnamon Grand Colombo at 07:00 a.m. He was excellent driver guide. Tooth Temple and Tea Factory was Excellent. Specially lunch was traditional Sri Lankan (Rice & Curry). Excellent Tour. Thank you Lanka Tour Host.
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F9334cbalexd
Dec 26, 2022
Excellent Service - Subash was our Driver. He was perfect guide and driver. We went 03 trips with him. Kandy was amazing city. Lunch was Sri Lankan traditional (Rice and Curry) it's perfect. We recommend honestly this 03 trips to do with Lanka Tour Host.
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516anupj
Dec 7, 2022
Tour of Kandy - Had an amazing experience in Kandy day tour with Lanka Tour Host. Our tour guide was excellent and Tooth Temple Site guide also the grate. Lunch was Sri Lankan foods... Superb! 100% satisfied. Thank you very much Lanka Tour Host Team.
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Maria_d
Jan 10, 2025
Picturesque - Kandy - what a picturesque view (from the view point). Deshan our guide extremely knowledgeable of the area, very accommodating /flexible with the itinerary- more than happy to exclude and/ir include items on the itinerary (subject to time commitments). A long day but worth it.
Would definitely recommend a visit to kandy and to have deshan as our guide - thank you
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