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2 Ancient Kingdoms from Kandy

Explore the rock fortress of Yapahuwa and the ancient ruins of Panduwasnuwara on a 12-hour guided day tour from Kandy.

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About this experience

Step back into two distinct eras of Sri Lankan history on this 12-hour day tour from Kandy. Climb the dramatic rock fortress of Yapahuwa, a 13th-century stronghold rising from the jungle plains, and study the intricate stone carvings and decorative stairway that mark its entrance. From there, travel to Panduwasnuwara, where the sprawling ruins of an even older kingdom stretch across the landscape — city walls, a citadel, and the vast Panda Wewa, one of the earliest irrigation reservoirs ever constructed in Sri Lanka.

Your English-speaking chauffeur guide collects you directly from your Kandy hotel and keeps you comfortable throughout in an air-conditioned vehicle. A complimentary bottle of water per person is included. Entrance fees, meals, and gratuities are not covered. This is a group tour that covers two remarkable ancient capitals in a single, well-organised day.

Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
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What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Kandy.
  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.

Not included

  • Entrance fees where not mentioned.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems (climbing in Yapahuwa)
  • Not recommended for pregnant women (climbing in Yapahuwa)
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers
  • Your Hotel in Kandy

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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