Temple of the Tooth & city & sigiriya rock-fortress day-trip
“9 nights in Sri Lanka — Land in Sri Lanka, transfer to Kandy and ease into the hill capital.”
9 nights in Sri Lanka, mapped out day by day through Kandy and Yala — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 9 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-21 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Harbour apartment and 1 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 9 days
- Budget
- €1,438
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- Taxi Pick & Drop4.9(78)
- MANDIYA4.8(642)
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- Sri Dalada Maligawa4.7(33K)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya4.6(24K)
- Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show4.5(1.2K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Kandy settle-in
Airport pickup and scenic transfer to KandyCheck in to the Harbour apartmentEvening stroll around Kandy LakeCasual Sri Lankan dinner in town - 2
Temple of the Tooth & city
Morning visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicTime a visit to a puja (offering) ceremonyExplore the Royal Botanical Gardens at PeradeniyaEvening Kandyan cultural dance show - 3
Sigiriya rock-fortress day-trip
Early departure to SigiriyaClimb the Sigiriya rock fortress and frescoesVisit the water gardens and mirror wallOptional stop at Dambulla Cave Temple on the way back - 4
Sri Lankan cooking class
Morning market visit for fresh spices and produceHands-on cooking class: rice, curries and coconut sambolEnjoy the meal you preparedRelaxed afternoon and tea in Kandy - 5
Tea-country train ride
Scenic hill-country train toward Nanu Oya/Ella tea regionPhotograph rolling tea estates and viaductsGuided tea-plantation and factory tour with tastingReturn to Kandy in the evening - 6
Kandy at leisure
Visit Kandy central marketPanoramic views from Bahiravokanda Buddha statueBrowse local craft and gem shopsPack and prepare for transfer south - 7
Transfer to Yala
Morning transfer from Kandy to YalaCheck in to the Riverside ryokanRelax and orient for tomorrow's safariSunset dinner near the park - 8
Yala safari
Pre-dawn jeep safari into Yala National ParkSearch for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodilesBush breakfast inside the parkOptional afternoon second game driveEvening at leisure - 9
Departure
Leisurely breakfastOptional short nature walk or beach stopTransfer to airportReturn flight home
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Arrival & Kandy settle-in
Land in Sri Lanka, transfer to Kandy and ease into the hill capital. Airport pickup and scenic transfer to Kandy and Check in to the Harbour apartment.
- Flights
- €586
- Stay
- €852
- Per night
- €160
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Temple of the Tooth & city
Visit Kandy's most sacred site and explore the cultural heart of the city. Morning visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Time a visit to a puja (offering) ceremony.
Sigiriya rock-fortress day-trip
Full-day excursion to the ancient rock fortress and lion's paw citadel. Early departure to Sigiriya and Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress and frescoes.
Sri Lankan cooking class
Hands-on cooking class learning curries, sambols and hoppers. Morning market visit for fresh spices and produce and Hands-on cooking class: rice, curries and coconut sambol.
Tea-country train ride
Ride one of the world's most scenic trains through the tea plantations. Scenic hill-country train toward Nanu Oya/Ella tea region and Photograph rolling tea estates and viaducts.
Kandy at leisure
Flexible day for markets, viewpoints and last hill-country moments. Visit Kandy central market and Panoramic views from Bahiravokanda Buddha statue.
Transfer to Yala
Travel south to Yala and settle in near the national park. Morning transfer from Kandy to Yala and Check in to the Riverside ryokan.
Yala safari
Full safari day tracking leopards, elephants and abundant birdlife. Pre-dawn jeep safari into Yala National Park and Search for leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles.
Departure
Final morning before the transfer to the airport and flight home. Leisurely breakfast and Optional short nature walk or beach stop.
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