Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka from Colombo (3 Days)

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Colombo > Peradeniya > Kandy⌄

   visit a Spice Garden, and do a guided tour of a spice and herbal garden, where you learn about spices and their uses.

   Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.

2. 2Kandy⌄

   Spend the day leisurely. On this day you can opt to go on a village walk with a Tea Factory tour. Stroll through the village, with your private, professional guide, as you get to know the villagers. See the rural lifestyle of the people and the crops they plant. Learn how jaggery is made, then walk to the banks of the river and have a dip in the cool water alongside the locals. Hike through the jungle around the village to discover the beautiful idyllic waterfall.

3. 3Kandy > Colombo⌄

   Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.