Highlights
Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya: bundled with the most welcoming facilities located just 4 miles off Kandy - is a flourishing national asset in the Wonder of Asia.
Itinerary
Step into the lush heart of Sri Lanka with a private 2-day journey to Kandy, Sigiriya, and Dambulla, a relaxed and insightful tour tailored for seniors seeking both comfort and cultural depth. This active but gentle itinerary departs from Bentota, guiding you through the island’s most revered sites with the ease of private transport and a personalized pace.
Uncover the secrets of Sri Lanka’s famed tea industry at a working tea factory in Giragama, then marvel at Kandy’s crown jewel—the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. A stroll through the 147-acre Peradeniya Botanical Gardens offers quiet moments among exotic flora, while a visit to Matale’s spice gardens adds a sensory twist to your trip.
This tour’s unique advantage is its seamless blend of historical, spiritual, and natural wonders, all delivered in a comfortable, senior-friendly package. If you long for a tour that balances discovery and relaxation in Sri Lanka’s cultural heartland, this private excursion is an ideal choice.
day 1 - Bentota/ Negombo – Giragama – Peradeniya – Kandy (185km – 4hrs / 105km – 3hrs)
Pick-up from your beach hotel and proceed to Kandy. On route proceed to Giragama and visit a tea plantation site. Watch how tea is being processed before it is graded, and send your taste buds to the edge with a fresh cup of Ceylon Tea just off the estate! Upon completion, proceed to Peradeniya and visit the Botanical Garden (duration approx. 2-3hrs). Walk into this 147-acre bliss of an experience, passing well-tended lawns, pavilions & an octagon conservatory to be greeted by the vast expanse of a magnificently landscaped lush green turf, which will encourage you for an exhilarating break. Lunch at a local restaurant in Kandy (included). Then proceed to do a Kandy city tour (duration approx. 3hrs). Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town will feature the Kandy City Centre, bundled with the latest and excellent brands, a bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary. Walk in colour as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Upon completion, proceed to witness a cultural show. Fine-tune your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. On completion returned to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight in Kandy.
day 2 - Kandy – Matale – Sigiriya – Dambulla – Bentota/ Negombo (320km – 7hrs / 235km – 6hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya. On route proceed to Matale and visit the spice garden (duration approx. 45min). Stop by the side of a spice garden and observe the therapeutic values of spices & processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea! Upon completion, proceed to Sigiriya and climb the rock fortress (duration approx. 2hrs). Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king, which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries. Lunch at a local restaurant in Dambulla (included). Then proceed to visit the Dambulla rock temple (duration approx. 1.5hr). Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land, which today houses an important junction in the country's economic and cultural uplifting. On completion, return to your respective beach hotel.

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