Sobre esta experiencia
Enjoy a cultural day tour from Kandy visiting five iconic temples including Sri Dalada Maligawa, Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya, Embekke Devalaya, Gadaladeniya Temple, and Lankatilaka Vihara, exploring Kandyan art, architecture, history, and sacred Buddhist heritage with comfortable transport and guidance.
Highlights
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
- Explore Kandyan-era cave paintings at Degaldoruwa.
- Discover world-famous wood carvings at Embekke Devalaya.
- Experience South Indian–influenced architecture at Gadaladeniya.
- Visit the iconic hilltop Lankatilaka Temple.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kandy.
- Transport in a private vehicle.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- All government taxes.
Excludes
- Entrance tickets to temples.
- Lunch and refreshments.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities.
Your tour begins with a hotel pickup in Kandy at 8:00 AM, starting a culturally enriching journey through some of the region's most iconic temples.
Your first visit is to Sri Dalada Maligawa, arriving at 8:15 AM. This sacred temple houses a revered relic of Gautama Buddha and is one of the most important spiritual landmarks in Sri Lanka. After exploring the temple, you will continue your journey at 10:00 AM.
Next, you will reach Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya by 10:20 AM. This cave temple is renowned for its exquisite Kandyan-era paintings, beautifully illustrating Buddhist stories across its interiors.
At 12:30 PM, you will visit Embekke Devalaya, famous for its remarkable wooden carvings, with intricately decorated pillars and roof panels showcasing traditional craftsmanship.
On the way to your next destination, you will enjoy a relaxing lunch break at a local restaurant.
By 2:45 PM, you will arrive at Gadaladeniya Temple, a 14th-century temple built in a South Indian architectural style, featuring a large seated Buddha statue and a unique stupa complex.
At 3:45 PM, you will continue to Lankatilaka Vihara, a majestic temple built on a rocky outcrop, known for its grand structure and distinctive architectural blend.
You will depart at 4:45 PM and return to your hotel in Kandy by 5:45 PM, completing your memorable cultural tour.
