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Combine a comprehensive tour of Polonnaruwa with personalized attention on this private tour from Kandy. With a dedicated guide in the lead, you and your private party will follow a carefully curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the ancient city. Highlights include Shiva Devale, Satmahal Prasada, Nissanka Lata Mandapaya, Vatadage, and Thuparama. Along the way, your guide will provide detailed commentary tailored to your interests.

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.

Sigiriya tour from kandy.Tranfers from kandy to sigiriya and return to kandy again by visiting all sightseeing

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.

Beautiful mountain and nature trails You can walk with an amazing experience, You will explore Tea state trails, Pine & Eucalyptus forest. You can see birds, small animals, and butterflies. You have crossing waterfall & natural pool. Here you can be swimming. After walking through magical terrace rice fields you are entering the traditional village. On the way, you can see vegetable gardens and spice gardens. You can meet village people and learn about village culture and breathtaking views, a cloud forest. You can get fresh air and booking your tour with Nature paradise tours. Pick up from hotel: 7:00 am – 7:30 am Start Trekking: 9:30 am – 10:00 am End Trekking: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Grade: Smooth medium grade Transport Duration: 1.30 hours from Kandy Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours Altitude: 1000 to 500 meters Distance: 10 to 15 km

Here we are offering you a verified tour guide. So that he will explain you everything you want. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka and lies in the midst of hills. It is the capital of the Central Province. It is both an administrative ad religious city. Kandy is the second-largest city in the country and is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School. Kandy is very famous among tourist for three main reasons: It is home to the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic; Dalada Maligawa ), The Botanical Gardens ( Located in Peradeniya) and it always has a special place when it comes to festivities such as the Esala Perahara.

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.

Whether you’re time poor or budget conscious, pack many of central Sri Lanka’s star attractions into one long but rewarding day, with entrance fees included and a private driver/guide. You’ll visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple—and see wild elephants in Minneriya National Park, with time for a spice garden tour too. For ease, your package begins and ends at your Kandy hotel.

Cast your eyes over two of Sri Lanka’s greatest historical treasures on a Sigiriya and Dambulla Rock Caves day trip from Kandy. Marvel at the towering, UNESCO-listed Sirigiya rock and see its ruined fortress, landscaped gardens, and 1,500-year-old rock-face frescoes of maidens. After a lunch stop (own expense), visit UNESCO-protected Dambulla to see its temple-style caves of murals and Buddha images. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus private guide, and private air-conditioned transport included.

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

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.

Explore Kandy in the most fun way imaginable, on a private tuk-tuk tour. Rather than coop yourself in a cab or tire yourself out on foot; journey through the city from landmark to landmark: Soaking in its spirit and street life from your chauffeured 3-wheeler. Stop to stroll the stunning Royal Botanical Gardens, gaze over Kandy Lake, see the Temple of the Tooth, and more. Central hotel pickup and drop-off provide the finishing touches.

Experience two of Sri Lanka's UNESCO-recorded treasures on this visit from Kandy — Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla's specialty filled cave-sanctuaries. Leave transport worries behind as you’re picked up from your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle and travel to the two sights thus. At Sigiriya, enjoy time to move to the rocktop and examine the wall artistic creations en route, and at Dambulla, investigate the amazing caverns loaded with Buddha statues and pictures.

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.

Embark on a seamless full-day guided tour to discover the captivating Sigiriya ancient rock fortress effortlessly. Begin your journey from your comfortable accommodation in Kandy, as you travel in a luxury vehicle towards the enchanting Sigiriya region. With the guidance of your knowledgeable tour guide, delve into the rich history of the area while exploring notable attractions such as the Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale Hindu Temple, the Spice Garden, and other fascinating sites.

Without driving yourself—something not recommended to visitors to Sri Lanka—visiting Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park in a day from Kandy is impossible. This private tour makes it easy: with a personal driver-guide to explain the sights and scenery, and comfortable private minivan transport. Explore Dambulla’s icon-filled caves, view Sigiriya rocktop ruins, and enjoy a 4x4 safari to see Minneriya’s elephants or a local village tour.

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.

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.

Covering Kandy’s must-sees in a day of sightseeing can be stressful alone. This private tour removes transport hassles with air-conditioned private transport and an English-speaking driver-guide. Explore the UNESCO-listed Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a cultural show, visit a tea factory and gem museum, and learn about the sights along the way. Round-trip hotel transfers ensure easy pickup and drop-off.

Visiting UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock and the Dambulla Cave Temples from Kandy involves complex train or bus journeys, or juggling cabs if you're going independently. This private tour steps up: providing an air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide plus handy hotel pickup and drop-off. Absorb Sri Lanka’s lush beauty on route, get time to climb Sigiriya, and explore Dambulla and a Spice Garden on top. Alternatively, swap Sigiriya for off-the-radar Pidurangala, or opt to add a wildlife safari.

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.

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.

Witness the amazing tourist spots of Sri Lanka, Visit Kandy is a bustling city built around a lake in central Sri Lanka. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist World. It can be beautiful, loud and peaceful, depending on where you go. climb Sigiriya rock, Experience the coolest place in Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya, view the breathtaking scenery in Ella, The Udawalawe National Park is the only place in the world where an elephant sighting is guaranteed on every game drive. Get close to exotic birds and beasts found in this renowned safari park, including wild elephants and an occasional leopard.

From the peak are visible the Matale and Alawathugoda town and the mountain ranges that surround a good part of the Matale District, namely Wilshire , Hunnasgiriya, Elkaduwa, Brandy rock Etipola, Muwagala, Ankumbura, Bahirawa kanda (Kandy), Bible rock (Pilimathalawa), Riverton and Owilikanda ranges. Trekking (06km) maximum time taken for this is around 02 – 04 hours (Depend on the tourist). Tea plantation The scenery Special note • Polythine and plastic items should not be dropped on the way side. Each one must carry such items himself / herself. • Smoking and alcohol consumption must not be done. ( during the expedition ) • The full charges must be paid by cash at the start.