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Hidden Kandy Explorer

Hidden Kandy Explorer

$85.00 USD
$85.00 USD
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  • ⏰ Full-day adventure through Kandy’s hidden gems
  • 🛕 Explore centuries-old temples and quiet sacred spaces
  • 🌳 Walk through bird-filled forests and serene sanctuaries
  • 🍃 Experience traditional tea, herbs, and Ayurveda wellness
  • ⚰️ Step into history at war cemeteries and heritage landmarks

What’s Included

  • Transport throughout the tour in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off from your hotel in Kandy
  • Entrance to: Udawattakele Sanctuary when " + Tickets" is selected
  • Bottled water per person

What’s Not Included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance Tickets when "Transport Only" is selected
  • Entrance fees not listed above
  • Gratuities
  • Expenses of personal nature.

Meeting Point

  • Pickup Time: 08:00 am
  • Pickup Location: Your hotel in Kandy
  • Drop-off: Return to your hotel in Kandy (evening)

Tour Overview

Go beyond the well-trodden paths of Sri Lanka’s hill capital with the Hidden Kandy Explorer Tour. This full-day journey reveals a different side of Kandy — tranquil sanctuaries, lesser-known temples, quiet cemeteries with colonial stories, and encounters with nature and wellness traditions. Ideal for travelers who have seen the highlights and now want to experience Kandy’s depth, soul, and hidden corners.

Itinerary

Your day begins at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in Kandy. The itinerary flows through a mix of cultural, natural, and wellness experiences:

  • Visit the historic Degaldoruwa Ancient Temple, adorned with remarkable Kandyan-era frescoes.
  • Walk through the Garrison Cemetery, resting place of colonial-era residents of Ceylon.
  • Explore the quirky Kandy Wax Museum, featuring lifelike figures of Sri Lankan history and culture.
  • Pay respects at the serene Commonwealth War Cemetery, honoring soldiers of WWII.
  • Stroll around Kandy Lake, home to more than 20 species of birds and a haven for nature lovers.
  • Embark on a guided Udawattakele Sanctuary Walk, a lush forest reserve rich in biodiversity and history.
  • Tour the Giragama Tea Plantation & Factory, where you can learn the art of Ceylon tea from leaf to cup.
  • Unwind with a visit to Nirvan Herbs & Ayurveda Treatment Center, experiencing time-honored wellness practices.
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