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Kandy: Carvings, Stone Temples & Sacred Rituals Day Tour

By AMAK TRAVELS (PVT) LTD
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$290 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore ancient stone craftsmanship at a 14th-century temple
  • Discover hidden symbolism inside Lankathilaka’s cliff-top shrine
  • See Sri Lanka’s finest temple wood carvings at Ambakke Devalaya
  • Experience a live ritual at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Witness sacred rituals at Kandy’s iconic hilltop Buddha temple

Activity location

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Kandy: Carvings, Stone Temples & Sacred Rituals Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$289.61 x 1 AdultNZ$289.61
Total
Price is NZ$289.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport from hotel (pickup & drop-off)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking licensed guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets to - Temple of the Tooth Relic, Lankathilaka Temple and Gadaladeniya Temple.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

What you can expect

Begin your cultural journey with a visit to Bahirawakanda’s hilltop temple, where the giant Buddha statue watches over Kandy. Learn the symbolism of the hand gestures, guardian shrines, and morning rituals performed by monks as the city awakens below.

Continue to Gadaladeniya Temple, a 14th-century masterpiece carved entirely from stone. Your guide will reveal ancient construction secrets, forgotten legends, and hidden details in the South-Indian-inspired architecture that most visitors overlook.

Next, explore Lankathilaka Temple, dramatically perched on a rocky outcrop. Marvel at its towering murals, traditional frescoes, and rare inscriptions while discovering the myths of kings, craftsmen, and deities who shaped this sacred site.

Travel onwards to Ambakke Devalaya, home to Sri Lanka’s most intricate wood carvings. Hear the stories behind playful dancers, warriors, celestial beings, and mythical creatures carved into the temple pillars. Every symbol carries cultural meaning — your guide brings these carvings to life with storytelling.

After a refreshing break, continue to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Time your visit during a daily ritual to experience the rhythmic drumming, fragrant offerings, and centuries-old devotional practices that make this temple one of Buddhism’s most revered shrines. Your guide explains the symbolism behind each ritual, from oil lamps to flower offerings.

End your experience at Kandy Lake, surrounded by historical shrines and peaceful views — the perfect moment to reflect on a day filled with art, rituals, and cultural stories that reveal Kandy’s spiritual heart.

This unique tour focuses on rituals, symbolism, temple artistry, and storytelling, offering a deeper cultural perspective beyond a standard sightseeing trip.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka