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Kandy: Colonial History, War Cemetery & Royal Gardens Tour

By Kandy breeze
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 19 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Feel the serenity of the Commonwealth War Cemetery, a hidden gem
  • Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens with an expert guide
  • Experience the transition from colonial history to Buddhist heritage
  • Capture the best photos of Kandy City from the Bahirawakanda Buddha
  • Go behind the scenes of a working tea factory to learn about tea
Activity location
    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Valid for 4 Hours, Kandy: Colonial History, War Cemetery & Royal Gardens Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 19.45 x 1 AdultRM 19.45

Total
Price is RM 19.45

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
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    English-speaking Driver/Guide with local historical knowledge
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walk-through of the Botanical Gardens
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Kandy War Cemetery (Commonwealth Graves)
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    Tea Factory educational tour and tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Littering, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Begin your journey with a moment of reflection at the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Immaculately maintained but often overlooked, this site tells the story of Kandy's role as a strategic hub during WWII. Walk the silent rows and learn about the history that connects Sri Lanka to the world.

Next, immerse yourself in nature at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. Originally reserved for Kandyan royalty, these gardens are now home to over 4,000 species of plants. Wander through the towering avenue of Royal Palms and stand beneath the canopy of the giant Javan Fig tree.

Transition from nature to spirituality with a visit to the Bahirawakanda Vihara. Standing at the feet of this giant white Buddha, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire Kandy city bowl—the perfect photo opportunity.

Continue your cultural immersion at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the holiest Buddhist site in Sri Lanka. Witness the architecture and absorb the atmosphere of the daily rituals.

Finally, engage your senses with an educational visit to a local tea factory and an herb garden. Unlike standard shopping stops, you will focus on the science of Ceylon tea production and the traditional usage of indigenous herbs in Ayurveda, before returning to your hotel.

Location

Activity location
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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka