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See Kandy's sights from Colombo even if you're short on time on this convenient private day trip. Enjoy three experiences in one trip: In addition to city sightseeing, you'll also visit a tea factory and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya. You also have the flexibility to be picked up from towns other than Colombo, such as Negombo and Kalutara.
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Kandy Day Trip from Colombo: Tea Factory- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens-Kandy
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Visit three lesser-known but impressive attractions around Matale on this private full-day tour to Nalanda Gedige, Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens, and the ancient rock temple at Aluvihara. Your guide will provide commentary at each attraction so you’ll learn more than if you went alone. This tour includes a cooking demo and a trip to Sembuwatta Lake at sunset, to end the day on a high note.
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Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy
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Begin your journey from Kandy with an early hotel pickup. First, visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century marvel featuring lion-paw entrances, ancient frescoes, and royal ruins atop the rock. Next, explore the vibrant Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale, known for its colorful Dravidian architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or take an optional village tour for an authentic cultural experience. Then, head to Minneriya National Park for an exciting jeep safari, where you may witness the spectacular gathering of wild elephants. Continue to the historic Dambulla Cave Temple, home to centuries-old murals and over 150 Buddha statues. On your return to Kandy, stop at the Sirilak Spice and Herbal Garden to discover Sri Lanka’s famous herbs and spices.
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Kandy to Sigiriya Fortress and Dambulla Day Tour
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Covering Kandy’s must-sees in a day of sightseeing could be stressful by yourself, with cabs or tuk-tuks to hail, and negotiate with, at every stop. This private tour takes away the transport hassles, with private air-conditioned transport and a driver-guide to ferry you around. Explore the UNESCO-listed Temple of the Tooth, experience a cultural show, tea factory, and gem museum; and hear background on the sights along the way.
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Colombo to Kandy Day Tour
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We will collect you from your hotel in Kandy at 8:30 am. Following this, we will embark on a delightful one-hour journey to our first destination of the day: the renowned Ambuluwawa. After our visit, you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in the vicinity (meal not included). This is an excellent chance to experience the exquisite local cuisine! Once you are refreshed, we will proceed to the village of Ramboda to explore its magnificent waterfalls, set against breathtaking landscapes. Please remember to bring your camera! In conclusion, we will return to the vehicle and transport you back to your hotel in Kandy.
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Ambuluwawa & Ramboda Falls Tour From Kandy
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Feel like a true local in Kandy thanks to this 11-hour private sightseeing tour by air-conditioned car. During your trip you’ll visit the Giragama tea plantation, the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Bahirawakanda Temple, see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and enjoy a Kandy Cultural Show, plus much more.
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Private Day Trip To Highlights in Kandy.
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Check off two UNESCO World Heritage sites in just a day on this private tour from UNESCO-listed Kandy, with transfers direct from your hotel. Leave left-side driving to your chauffeur and enjoy the view as you travel first to Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla), then the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, famed for its lion gate and palace. Expect close encounters with macaques at Dambulla.
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Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van
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Discover Sri Lanka’s top highlights on a private day tour from Kandy to Sigiriya. Choose to climb Sigiriya Lion Rock (UNESCO) or Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views of Sigiriya. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and enjoy a 3hour 4x4 elephant safari in Minneriya National Park or Eco Park. Prefer culture over wildlife? Select the Sigiriya Village Safari as an optional alternative to the elephant safari. Travel with a private driver-guide by Tuk-Tuk or air-conditioned van, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. - Choose Sigiriya Lion Rock or Pidurangala Rock - Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO) - 3 hour Elephant Safari in Minneriya or Eco Park - Optional Sigiriya Village Safari instead of safari - Private driver-guide with Kandy hotel pickup - Tuk-Tuk or air-conditioned van transport
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From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Elephant Safari Private Day Tour
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The Golden Temple of Dambulla and the Ancient City of Sigiriya are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this private tour from Kandy visits both in one day. Climb the dramatic rock fortress of Sigiriya, tuck into a delicious curry lunch (own expense), then explore the Buddhist cave complex of Dambulla with its gigantic rock-carved Buddha.
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Full-Day Private Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy
5 to 8 hours
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Driving in Sri Lanka can be a stressful experience, but tons of attractions are yours to explore when you visit by car. This private tour strikes the perfect compromise for hesitant drivers—go anywhere you want in Sri Lanka that’s reachable by vehicle, but leave the driving to a pro. This also leaves you free to admire views along the way.
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Multi days private round tour in Srilanka
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Sigiriya tour from kandy.Tranfers from kandy to sigiriya and return to kandy again by visiting all sightseeing
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Day tour kandy to sigiriya and return kandy
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One of the Best Scenic Train Ride in the World Enjoy walking through the Nuwara Eliya City. En-route visit Seetha amman Kovil Visit Hakgala (Haggala) Botanical Garden. Drop to Ella Hotels.
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Kandy to Nuwaraeliya by Train Nuwaraeliya City Tour and Drop Ella
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Gain a better understating for Sri Lanka, the island nation in the Indian Ocean, on this full-day day trip to Sigiriya and Hiriwadunna from Colombo, Negombo or Kandy. From riding a bullock cart to exploring a village town, get a feel for what everyday life is like for the people who live there. See the ancient Buddhist ruins, the Sigiriya rock fortress, in Dambulla, and take a boat cruise on a nearby lake.
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Sigiriya Rock and Village Experience from Colombo,Negombo or Kandy
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This Kandy sightseeing tour visits multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed city with a professional guide. Learn about thousands of rare plants, trees, and orchid varieties at the 147-acre (60-hectare) Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya. In the afternoon, head to Kandy View Point and see the Temple of Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), followed by the Gem Museum, a woodcrafting workshop and Kandyan cultural show. Pickup and drop-off from your Kandy hotel is included.
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Full-Day Kandy Highlights Tour
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This private tour is assisted by a licensed, experienced friendly guide cum driver. In a single day you will be explore one of UNESCO world heritage convention site Dambulla cave temple A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries. another UNESCO world heritage convention site Sigiriya lion rock the ancient rock fortress called as seventh wonder of the world , Minneriya National park which is home for to the world's largest known gathering of Asian elephants herds of up to 350 elephants are seen. Minneriya National park is home for approximately 700 inhabitant elephants.
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Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park Private Tour In
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Discover the gorgeous, UNESCO-protected Central Highlands of Sri Lanka on a private day trip from Kandy. Traveling with an informative personal guide, head into the island’s lush hill country, famous for its tea estates, exotic flora, waterfalls and cool mountain climate. Learn about tea production and sample some varieties at a Nuwara Eliya tea factory, and stop to admire the spectacular Ramboda Falls. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and Gregory Lake before concluding with a drive back to Kandy.
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Nuwara Eliya Highlands from Kandy
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Take a full-day trip from Kandy to see some of Sri Lanka’s most famous sights. Start with a visit to the sacred Sri Muthumari Amman Temple, then explore the ancient Nalanda Gedige and the beautiful Dambulla Cave Temple. Climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy the views from Pidurangala Rock. Experience a thrilling Minneriya National Park safari, where you can see elephants and other wildlife in their natural home. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide who will make your day smooth and enjoyable. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to see culture, history, and wildlife in one exciting, hassle-free day.
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Sigiriya Dambulla and Minneriya Day Tour from Kandy
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Spend a day immersing yourself in Sri Lankan history on this tour, ideal for travelers who want to see a lot but don't have a lot of time to spare. Visit the Pidurangala rock formation, the rock fortress of Sigiriya, and the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple with an English-speaking driver to take care of getting you from point to point.
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Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Private Day Trip
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Spend a day seeing ancient sites and learning about village life with this private full-day tour from Kandy. You'll start with a visit to the Sigiriya rock fortress before continuing to the village of Anura, where you'll learn about day-to-day life and have the chance to sample a traditional meal (for a fee). Your final stop will be the Dambulla Cave Temple complex, home to 153 ancient murals and Buddha statues.
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Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences
8 to 10 hours
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Explore Polonnaruwa today on this private tour that takes you from Kandy or your hotel to see the area and learn all about the historical significance. You’ll visit several places, like the archeological park to see buildings and ruins, Parakrama Samudraya, Potgul Pedesa library, and more. You’ll learn about the cultural, religious, and historical significance from your guide.
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Polonnaruwa Day Tour from Kandy
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See some of the best natural formations and attractions on this private tour from Kandy. You visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya’s ancient rock fortress, and Pidurangala rock. Transport is provided so no need to organize that yourself. Admission fees are not included, however, so bring some extra cash for that.
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Dambulla, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Tour from Kandy
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We start from Kandy. On our way to Sigiriya first stop will be Matale Hindu temple. Its one of biggest & colorful Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. Then second stop will be Nalanda Gedige as known center point of Sri Lanka. Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone temple .Third stop will be Cave temple Dambulla. It is also World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. This cave temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Fourth stop will be Sigiriya . Also known as the Lion's Rock. This ruin is surrounded by gardens, ponds and other structures. Sigiriya also a World Heritage site. After visit we can stop our tour for lunch break. After that we drive you back to Kandy. This all tour will take 10hours with transportation and visits of attractions .After all we drive you back to Kandy. Then we can drop you any hotel or any place in around Kandy.
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Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip from Kandy
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Your Friendly driver collect you from your hotel in Kandy as earlier as possible ( recommended around 7 am or before) And Carefully Drive you to Sigiriya. At First You Will Visit Sigiriya Lions Rock And Museum, you Will Have a Professional Guide who will Explain everything at Sigiriya lion Rock and Museum. After visiting The Sigiriya rock and Museum, Enjoy Delicious Western Or Sri Lankan Traditional Lunch at a Very Good Standard Restaurant near. And after having lunch,Visit Dambulla cave Temple and Golden Buddha Statue. a UNESCO World Heritage site which Lord Buddha’s life is painted on the walls of the cave which is believed to be done during the 2nd century. And On the way back to your Hotel In Kandy, you will visit a nice Ayurvedic Herbal and Spice Garden, and a short visit Matale Sri Muthumariamman Hindu temple.
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Private Day Trip To Minneriya Sigiriya and Dambulla From Kandy
8 to 12 hours
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Get out into the Sri Lankan countryside to see what life is like in more rural parts of the island with this tour from Kandy. You'll learn how to harvest coconuts, take an oxen cart ride, spend time at a local temple, and learn how to prepare a typical Sri Lankan meal, wrapping your excursion up with the chance to cool off in a natural pool.
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Village Life Tour from Kandy
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