Tours/Colombo/Kandy Day Trip from Colombo: Tea Factory- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens-Kandy
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Kandy Day Trip from Colombo: Tea Factory- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens-Kandy

5.0(2)Colombo1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

Explore Sri Lanka’s Hill Capital, Kandy, a lovely exotic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enhance some unique experiences & memories with enjoying Tea Plucking & visit Tea Factory, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Kandy city is of fascinating variety in climate and landscape, enriched by hills, with a tranquil lake in the centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and rich cultural heritage attracted travelers from all over the world for many centuries.

Tour Options

Bentota to Kandy & Back
  • Duration: 13 hours Bentoata to Kandy & Back: Bentota - Pilimatalawa - Peradeniya- Kandy - Bentota Air conditioned: Car/Mini Van/Bus/Coach Starting point: Bentota, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Wadduwa to Kandy & Back
  • Duration: 13 hours Wadduwa to Kandy & Back: Wadduwa - Pilimatalawa -Peradeniya - Kandy & Bavk to Wadduwa Air conditioned Vehicle: Car/Mini Van/Bus/Coach Starting point: Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Colombo to Kandy & Back
  • Duration: 13 hours Colombo to Kandy & Back: Colombo - Pilimatalawa- Peradeniya- Kandy- Colombo Air conditioned Vehicle: Car/Mini Van/Bus/Coach Starting point: Colombo, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Mount Lavinia to Kandy & Back
  • Duration: 13 hours Mount Lavinia to Kandy: Mount Lavinia - Pilimatalawa - Peradeniya - Kandy - Back to Mount Lavinia Air conditioned: Car/MiniVan/Bus/Coach Starting point: Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Negomo to Kandy & Back
  • Duration: 13 hours Negombo/Mount Lavinia - Kandy: Negombo - Pilimatalawa- Peradeniya- Kandy - Back to Negombo Air conditioned: Car/Minivan /Bus/Coach Starting point: Negombo, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Kalutara to Kandy & Back
  • Duration: 13 hours Kalutara to Kandy & Back: Kalutara - Pilimatalawa - Peradeniya- Kandy - Kalutara Air conditioned: Car/Mini Van / Bus/ Coach Starting point: Kalutara, Sri Lanka Pickup included

Itinerary

45 min

Geragama Tea Factory is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka become the best land of most renowned beverage of the world. Sri Lanka silvering water falls process naturally the beauty of nature, also the most favorable factor of the climate and the best soil conditions required for the health grow of the Tea Plant. You will visit a tea plantation and observe how the plant is grown and harvested. From here you will travel to a factory and learn about the whole processing procedure and how different types of teas are created.

Admission not included90 min

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens – Located just a few minutes from the hill Capital of Kandy, is the place for lovers of fauna, flora and nature. The stunningly landscaped gardens, the large variety of plants and the Orchid House; the best known attraction of the garden featuring over 300 varieties of beautiful orchids make it a much loved Sri Lankan attraction. The great circle and Memorial trees - The great circle is a grassy central area of nearly 4 acres in extent. Around the circle is a diverse array of trees planted by dignitaries, who had visited the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

Admission not included30 min

Stop for Lunch at Botanical Garden Cafertaria (Own arrangement)

Admission not included60 min

Temple of the Tooth Relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Tooth Relic, is the holiest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. It is located in the city of Kandy, the ancient capital of the Kandyan kingdom. The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists.

30 min

Sight scenes & walking - Kandy city

Highlights

Bottled water - Two 500 ml Bottled water per person
Vehicle Passenger Insurance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission -Geragama Tea Factory
Fuel Charges

What's included

Included
Bottled water - Two 500 ml Bottled water per person
Vehicle Passenger Insurance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission -Geragama Tea Factory
Fuel Charges
Not included
Food and drinks
Entrance /Admission fees to Royal Botanical Gardens & Temple of the Tooth.
Any video / still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit (if applicable)
Tips to guides, restaurants etc
Personal expenses

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up from any hotel or residence in Colombo

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(2)

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jamiedW3991JN
April 13, 2026
Wonderful experience

We had a wonderful time , Aruna was very courteous and a great guide who was caring and thoughtful. We learned so much about insight of the town and history. I highly recommend Aruna for a true Sri Lankan tour - we will come back and try different itineraries with him. Kudos to Aruna! Thank you. Jamie & Miya

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maxine390
November 7, 2019
Day trip to Kandy

We had a wonderful day with Aruna. He was very courteous, patient and very knowledgeable. We had a very good tour of Kandy and the Tea Factory.

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Operator response

Hello Mary & Phillip, Greetings from Aruna Sri Tours! Thanks so much for your review and I really appreciate it. I hope you would come again to Sri Lanka to explore more. Looking forward to giving our best services in the future. Best Wishes Aruna Silva

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