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Private day tour

Kandy Sacred Temple & Botanical Gardens Day Tour

A day, thoughtfully made

Discover the cultural soul of the Hill Capital on a day centred around two of Kandy’s most revered sites. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism’s most sacred shrines and home to a relic believed to be the tooth of the Buddha himself, before continuing to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, where avenues of towering bamboo, a magnificent orchid house, and centuries-old trees create a tranquil counterpoint to the temple’s spiritual energy. Many travellers choose to close the day with an optional traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.

Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic

Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens' orchid house and giant bamboo avenue

Learn about Kandyan Buddhist heritage and rituals

Optional evening cultural dance performance

Your day at a glance

07:00
STOP 01

Private pick-up

Set off for the hill capital of Sri Lanka's last kingdom
09:30
STOP 02

Temple of the Tooth Relic

Visit this revered shrine, home to the Buddha's tooth relic
11:30
STOP 03

Royal Botanical Gardens

Stroll among orchid houses, giant bamboo and a century-old avenue of palms
13:30
STOP 04

Local lunch

Enjoy a Kandyan-style rice and curry spread
15:00
STOP 05

Kandy Lake & viewpoint

Take in views over the lake before the return drive

Good to know

Duration

Full day (9–10 hrs.)

Starting points

Kandy

Activity

Easy

What to expect

Inclusions & exclusions

  • Air-conditioned transport
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Entrance fees 
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities, 
  • Personal expenses

Exact inclusions can vary with your starting point, seasonal conditions and chosen optional activities. Everything will be confirmed before booking.

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