Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

1 Days

Overview

Explore the cultural heart of Sri Lanka with a memorable Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk. Travel through the historic streets of Kandy while visiting sacred temples, lush botanical gardens, and traditional craft centers. This tour offers a perfect blend of culture, religion, nature, and local lifestyle.

Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist temples in the world. Discover the beauty of the famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, enjoy panoramic views from Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue, and learn about Sri Lanka’s traditional crafts including batik and gems.

The experience continues with visits to a tea factory and spice garden, where you can discover how Ceylon tea and Sri Lankan spices are produced. In the evening, enjoy the vibrant Kandyan cultural dance show, a colorful performance featuring traditional drumming, dancing, and fire walking.

This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best highlights of Kandy in one day while riding in an authentic Tuk Tuk.

Highlights

    • Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 

    • Explore the historic Asgiriya Maha Viharaya

    • Walk through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya 

    • Enjoy panoramic views from Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue 

    • Learn about Ceylon tea production at a tea factory 

    • Discover Sri Lanka’s spices and herbal plants 

    • Visit a traditional batik workshop and gem museum 

    • Experience the colorful Kandyan cultural dance show 

    • Explore Kandy like a local in a fun Tuk Tuk ride 

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Day Tour

Kandy City Tour By Tuk Tuk

09:00 AM – Hotel Pick-up in Kandy

Meet your Tuk Tuk driver and begin your sightseeing journey around Kandy.

09:15 AM – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which houses the revered tooth relic of Lord Buddha.

10:15 AM – Asgiriya Maha Viharaya

Explore the historic Asgiriya Maha Viharaya, one of the two main monastic chapters of the Siam Nikaya in Sri Lanka.

11:00 AM – Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Walk through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, famous for orchids, palm avenues, bamboo groves, and thousands of tropical plants.

01:00 PM – Tea Factory Visit

Visit a tea factory to see the Ceylon tea production process and enjoy a tea tasting session.

02:00 PM – Spice Garden Tour

Discover Sri Lanka’s famous spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and nutmeg at a traditional spice garden.

03:00 PM – Batik Factory Visit

Learn about traditional Sri Lankan batik art and observe how beautiful batik fabrics are created.

03:45 PM – Gem Museum

Visit a gem museum to learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous gemstones including sapphires and rubies.

04:30 PM – Bahirawakanda Temple

Visit Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue and enjoy stunning panoramic views of Kandy city.

05:00 PM – Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

Experience a vibrant traditional Kandyan dance performance featuring drumming, colorful costumes, and fire walking.

06:30 PM – Return to Hotel

No of Passengers With Tickets $ PP Without ticket $ PP
1 58 20
2 44 10
3 39 8
Note:
When visiting temples during the tour, please dress respectfully. Shoulders and knees should be covered when entering sacred sites such as Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Asgiriya Maha Viharaya. Comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.

 

What's Included & Excluded

Included

Entrance tickets for

  • Temple of tooth Relic 
  • botanical garden Peradeniya
  • Bahirawakanda Temple
  • Kandian Dancing Show

English-speaking Driver

 Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Excluded

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

Camera ,Binoculars,

Tour Map

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