Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Kandy, Central Province

August 5, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Kandy (Sinhalese: මහනුවර Mahanuwara, pronounced [mahanuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி, pronounced [ˈkaɳɖi]) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
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1. Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy

Lakpura LLC (Kandy)
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(SKU: LK60021100) This 10-hour private day trip takes you through the world of the ancient king Kasyapa, a world filled with advanced architecture in a rock palace and vivid paintings. It also takes you through the cave temple of Dambulla, with its awe-striking art and sculptures. Take this opportunity to see two of the most important places in Sri Lanka’s history.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy., Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Entrance tickets to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple., Bottled water (per person).

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional).

Reviewed By armyshanaka

#Leather craft Sri Lanka #Kadugannawa Sri Lanka. On your way to Colombo you can see this unique place on to your left hand side. Reasonable rates. #Souvenirs gifts

2. 5 days round tour- Explore Sri Lanka -Private chauffeur guide with car by Aaliya Tours

Aaliya Tours
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Discover the most beautiful cities,nature,beaches and world heritage sites in Sri lanka on this private English speaking chauffeur guide (any language can apply) with car for 5 days.By booking a private chauffeur guide with car for 5 days.,Skip the hassle of hiring a car and waiting for unreliable public transport  See famous UNESCO World Heritage Site like the Sigiriya , the Galle, the ancient  city of  Anuradapura and Pollanaruwe, and much more. Learn about the history, culture, and nature  of each city on privet transfer with chauffeur guide sightseeing tours. • Private chauffeur guide with car • Maximum 150 Km per day  • All included (tax and fuel charge)

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Round-trip private transfer, Fuel

Exclusions: Foods, Food and drinks, Lunch, Accommodation/Hotels

Reviewed By D1154NYmiker

Lovely day out. My driver, Adhil, was great. I was keen to leave earlier than the scheduled 8am start (to beat the traffic), and to go to Sigirya first (so we weren’t walking up during the hot part of the day). This was no problem for Adhil, and he was promptly waiting outside my Guest House at 7am. His historic information about the sites also saved me the cost of hiring a guide.

3. 3 Days Cultural Triangle

Aaliya Tours
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3 days Cultural Triangle Tour is designed for those travelers who have limited time period and want to visit Sri Lanka's culture & Heritage cities. Tour begin from Colombo international airport,Colombo City, Negombo City,MT.Lavania, Kandy, Nuware Eliya, Ella, Sigiriya,Anuradapura and Pollanaruwe. The tour designed to discover t3  main Major culture & Heritage cities of  Sri lanka You’ll enjoy a balance of nature and culture with a customization itinerary, sightseeing and transportation on a private basis. • All included  • No extra charge • Pick up location should be at least less than 150 Kilometers  • Drop location should be at least less than 150 Kilometers     

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or car, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By D1154NYmiker

Lovely day out. My driver, Adhil, was great. I was keen to leave earlier than the scheduled 8am start (to beat the traffic), and to go to Sigirya first (so we weren’t walking up during the hot part of the day). This was no problem for Adhil, and he was promptly waiting outside my Guest House at 7am. His historic information about the sites also saved me the cost of hiring a guide.

4. 7 nights 8 days land tour of Sri Lanka

Jagath Tours & Travels
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This tour includes visits to the historical sites of Sri Lanka as well as wildlife safaris and the beach.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Meet and Greet at airport on arrival.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By harshimanu

Super friendly, well arranged..They had given best facilities to us..thanku so much..must referred travel agent.

5. Beauty of Lion's Rock of Sigiriya and Golden Caves of Dambulla

Joy Boat Service, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka Merit Lanka Tours
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This Experience offer you great chance to learn about hidden history of Lion's Rock of Sigiriya . You will gain cluster of knowledge from entrance to exit . You can explore Outer Rampart , Outer Moat , Inner Rampart , Inner Moat , Water Gardens , Boulder Gardens , Terraced Gardens , Frescoes , Mirror Wall Graffiti , Lion's Paw , King Kashyapa's Palace and more ... After Sigiriya you can have Lunch and relax your self . Then we can proceed to Dambulla Cave Temple which built in 1st Century BC .You can explore 5 caves with Accurate details of Buddha Statues , Buddhism , Buddhist Philosophy , Meditation and Paintings . I will offer you time to solve your questions related to Buddhism while this walk . Most of my guests appreciated my detailing inside of Dambulla . You can visit Hindu Temple when we are returning from Dambulla .

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Qualified Guide and Driver, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Breakfast

6. Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour (All Inclusive)

Colombo, Sri Lanka Overa Tours
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Don't miss Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple when you are in Sri Lanka. Both places are nominated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sigiriya rock fortress is the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is sometimes known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock, after its original name “Sinha-Giri”. Dambulla golden rock cave temple was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same Dambulla cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition. Explore Sigiriya and Dambulla on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel at Colombo or Mount Lavinia in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off to most closely located hotels in mentioned locations., Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver., Mineral water during the tour., Lunch at a local restaurant., Entrance fees to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Temple., All government taxes.

Exclusions: Gratuities., Any thing not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By 698susannee

So much more than what we expected!! A great place to visit if you are crazy over elephants and leopards

7. 3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

Apple Vacations Srilanka
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Come fall in love with Sri Lanka's best tourist spots within 3 days. You can witness more than 3 beautiful cities in this tour while traveling you can explore such things as below  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.  Experience the coolest place in Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya, view the breathtaking scenery.  Climbing a rock - if you’re in good shape and don’t stop to look at things, it’ll take you less than 30 minutes to climb all the way to the top of the rock. If you need a few breaks along the way or simply want to stop often to take photos and admire the view, it’ll take an hour and a half to two hours to climb up and go back down

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned (Bus/ Van/ Car), Hotel pickup and drop-off, English Speaking Dinner Cum Guide, Bottle Water, Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By 203senuria

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely polite and friendly and I just want to say that, in addition to awesome food, we had a delightful waiter, “Dhanushka”. He had just the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. He recognized that we wanted time to visit and made certain that we had everything we needed.

8. Kandy City Tour

Lakpura LLC (Kandy)

(SKU: LK61020100) Enter into a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in Sri Lanka's history. Visit the world-renowned Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya with a large collection of orchid and other plants and enjoy a traditional cultural show in Kandy to learn more about their culture. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the famous Temple of Tooth Relic along with a relaxing walk by the serene Kandy Lake.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy., Transport by air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Entrance fees to the visiting sites to Temple of Tooth, Royal Botanical Garden., Water bottle (Per person).

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)., Expenses of personal nature.

Reviewed By armyshanaka

#Leather craft Sri Lanka #Kadugannawa Sri Lanka. On your way to Colombo you can see this unique place on to your left hand side. Reasonable rates. #Souvenirs gifts

9. Kandy Day Tour

Jen Tours

Kandy the last ancient capital of Sri Lanka has many places to visit. The Temple of Tooth is sacred to Buddhists all over the world. The city lies in the midst of the hills in the Kandy plateau is picturesque.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Brunch, Lunch

10. Discovery Tour of Sri Lanka

Colombo Sightseeing

Your friendly chauffeur guide will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to begin your holiday. During you travel period you will visit the following tourist attractions. Pinnawala , Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota & Colombo.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, 7 nights Accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Buffet dinner, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Bohuslav D

U would like to thank Bishan Janith (tourguide) for a nice and stress free day in Galle and on the jungle beach.

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