Shore Excursion Kandy Day Tour

From $80 • 8 hours 30 minutes • Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka • Colombo, Embilmeegame, Kandy • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Shore Excursion Kandy Day Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, spanning 8 hours and 30 minutes. Starting in Colombo, the tour takes participants to Embilmeegame and Kandy, making it ideal for travelers interested in history and spirituality. Highlights include visits to the revered Temple of the Tooth and a local spice garden, providing insights into the island's rich traditions. With a professional English-speaking chauffeur guide and an air-conditioned vehicle, the experience ensures comfort and informative engagement throughout the day.

Inclusions

Air Conditioned Vehicle
Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide
All Local Taxes & Charges
Entrance Fees - Temple Of Tooth
Entrance Fees - Spice Garden
Entrance Fees - Gem Museum
Entrance Fees - Tea Factory
Sri Lankan Local Beer (1 Per Person)

Exclusions

Entrance Fees - Additional Places visiting except the places included on the itinerary
Food/Drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Step 1

Meet & Greet your Kingfisher Representative from the Colombo Port and head towards Kandy enroute via Kegalle,
Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source. Visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.

Step 2

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Step 3

Go to the Hill Top to capture a Wonderful View of Kandy City Sightseeing the Local Markets

Step 4

Sri Lanka is one of the biggest gem producers in the world and is famous for its blue sapphires. Gems are extracted and shaped on site, then exported to the greatest jewelers in the world. Our travel experts invite you to discover Sri Lanka’s rich culture and lush nature while learning about the gem field. From the mines to the jewelers, professionals will share their passion and knowledge with you. Learn how the raw stones are found and experience finding one at first-hand. Visit a gem mine and see what it is really like inside these mines, that have the expensive gems. You will not only observe how gems are cut and polished, but also learn how to do it yourself. Only after the cutting process is finished, you are able to see the beautiful sparkling colors of the gems. If you like, buy some for yourself or your loved ones to take back home.

Step 5

Visit a Tea Factory and see how Pure Ceylon Tea are prepared also with tasting various flavours of Tea

Step 6

Head back to the Port with Plenty of time to join your Ship

Please Note

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller or pram accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Walk out of your ship and see for our Kingfisher Representative who will carry a paging board to join the tour