Shore Excursion Colombo Port Passenger Terminal Day Tour to Kandy

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1. Kandy, the charming hill capital of Sri Lanka and the second largest city on the island is located at an altitude of 465 meters above sea level and 129 km northeast of Colombo. Nestled between the low hills of the Hantana mountain range and the meandering Mahaweli River, Kandy is also the country's religious and cultural center. Take a fascinating walk through the sacred city of Kandy, which is a UNESCO-declared World Heritage City, and discover amazing sights and breathtaking sceneries. The city was developed in the 14th century and became the capital of the Kingdom of Kandy in the 16th century. Kandy continues the living tradition of arts and crafts, music and dance, and song which flourished continuously in the island nation for centuries. The Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic is one of the most important Buddhist religious sites in Sri Lanka. The sacred Tooth of the Buddha is enshrined in this magnificent temple.

   3 h

2. Viewpoint of Kandy city. It is a magnificent view from the upper lake. Kandy city tour with Shopping.

   30 min

3. Witness the mesmerizing beauty of flora and fauna on this magical island called Sri Lanka. Being a tropical country, Sri Lanka is home to thousands of indigenous plants that are preserved in various gardens across the island. Peradeniya royal botanical garden is such a garden with a long history dating back to the 19th century. We welcome you to have a digital journey through this magnificent paradise.

   1.5 h

4. Sri Lanka and its tea plantations go hand in hand. In the central province of Sri Lanka stands Giragama Tea Plantation, a quaint village known for tea cultivation. Giragama was one of the first few plantations near Kandy, the heart of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is one of the highest producers of tea in the world and this tea estate allows a tour inside where tourists can see how tea is processed with machines. Furthermore, they can also purchase tea at the very same place. The estate spreads across many hectares; when you stand on one end, it appears as if Giragama Tea Plantation knows no bounds. They have estates that are open to tourists for walks; tea manufacturing units that showcase the entire process from how to pluck tea leaves, clean, and further process them into the finished product; and in-house shops that sell freshly packaged tea in different variants.

   45 min

5. The spices from Sri Lanka mainly include Ceylon Cinnamon, Ceylon Pepper, Ceylon Cloves, Ceylon Cardamom, Ceylon Nutmeg, as well as mace, and Vanilla. •Ginger Essential Oil. •Clove Essential Oil. •Cardamom Oil. •Ceylon Citronella Oil. •Ceylon Cinnamon Oil. •Black Pepper Essential Oil.

   1 h

6. back to the Colombo port passenger terminal.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Colombo

• Its from-price is 40% above the median of the 2908 experiences we list in Colombo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Colombo

Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city and commercial capital, where colonial landmarks, Buddhist temples, busy markets and a seafront promenade meet.

Galle Face Green, a long seafront lawn, fills with families, kite flyers and street-food stalls as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Nearby, the Fort district keeps colonial buildings such as the Old Dutch Hospital, restored as shops and restaurants, and the red-and-white striped Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque rises over the crowded market streets of Pettah.

Top-ranked sights in Colombo: Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Independence Square.

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