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A white colonial-style building with a tiled roof, situated on a hillside with a clear sky. 2
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Full Day 3 Temples Farmers History Nature and Village Life

By Ceylon Itinerary Holdings
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$166 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This experience connects Gadaladeniya Temple, Lankathilake Temple, and Embekke Devalaya through a scenic full-day cultural hike, rather than a rushed vehicle-based visit. Walking the historic village paths between these sacred sites allows you to experience the landscape, people, and traditions that have linked these temples for centuries.

What makes this tour special is the immersive combination of culture, nature, and local life. You gain insider insight into Sri Lanka’s 14th-century history, Buddhist and Hindu influences, and world-famous craftsmanship — especially the remarkable wooden carvings at Embekke — while also enjoying peaceful countryside views, paddy fields, and everyday village scenes. The walking pace is relaxed, giving you time to ask questions, take photos, and truly absorb each location.

Activity location

  • Temple of the Gadaladenia
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Temple of the Gadaladenia
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Check availability

Full Day 3 Temples Farmers History Nature and Village Life

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$166.35 x 2 AdultsNZ$332.70
Total
Price is NZ$332.70
Until Mon, 6 Jul

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Bottled water
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    Entrance fee
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    Lunch
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Parking Fees
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    Drive, Helper & Guide

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Temple of the Gadaladenia

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included

Lankatilaka Temple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included

Embekka Dewalaya

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included

Kandy

  • 1h

Location

Activity location

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    Temple of the Gadaladenia
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Temple of the Gadaladenia
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka

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