Peradeniya Tours
Day-trip from Kandy to 6 historical temples - Off the beaten path

Day-trip from Kandy to 6 historical temples - Off the beaten path

By Lanka Excursions Holidays
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This tour is designed for heritage travelers who like to see not only the famous "Three Temples" to the west of Kandy but also three temples of the beaten path, namely in Hindagala, Danthure, and Dodanwala. Though much smaller in size, each of them is special and of some historical significance. Our knowledgeable drivers have 5 years experience at least. They will provide historical background information about the heritage sites you visit on this tour.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8–10 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned Car
  • Knowledgeable English speaking driver
  • Passenger Insurance cover 500,000 LKR P.P
  • Total fuel cost
  • Total Parking charges
  • Replacement vehicle in case of unlucky events - with new driver
  • Road Tax & Insurance Tax
  • 1000 ml bottled drinking water per person
  • Cup of Herbal Tea
  • Cup of Black Tea
What's not included
  • Entry fees of visiting site or activities
  • Extra person in vehicle other than those who booked
  • Extra excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Food, meals, other beverages than water
  • Entry/Admission - Hindagala Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Embekka Devalaya
  • Entry/Admission - Lankatilaka Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of the Gadaladenia


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will be welcoming you in the lobby of your hotel or for your convenience at a meeting point of your choice in Kandy City. In case all travelers are picked up at the same hotel pickup times is the same as departure time.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Service animals allowed
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 241263P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 241263P7

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        • Lanka Excursions Holidays
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          Negombo, Sri Lanka
          Joined in January 2017
        • manis780
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          Best Srilanka Guide and Driver
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          Great tour guide and driver around Sri Lanka
          We had booked a 3 week holiday in Sri Lanka and needed a driver. I got a few recommendations and contacted 4 of them. Out of those, although he was the most expensive, we picked Nuwan due to his professionalism and communication. And we were not disappointed. Nuwan was a great communicator, always on time, had a great sense of humour and extremely knowledgeable. It was a bonus that he was a registered tour guide as he could take us around each place visited and explain the history and significance. Nuwan clearly has a passion for the country and culture and keen to share it. His knowledge helped not just understand the places we visited, but also the society and cultural nuances in the many parts of the country. His sense of humour fitted right in with ours, and he really became on of our touring group. He customised and adjusted the drive and visits to our wants/needs. He went above and beyond, including in one place where we had booked an Airbnb villa on the beach, cooking with the local cook for us. The van (Rosie) is super comfortable - there was only four of us so plenty of space. Cannot recommend Nuwan more highly - you can be assured you will have a great
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          Written 8 May 2024
        • robz475
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          5 Star Sir Lanka Custom Tour
          Nuwan and his team helped arrange our be-spoke tour for 4 people, travelling for 3 weeks and covering Sri Lanka from North to South and East to West. A really professional service and hugely in-depth knowledge of the country, wildlife, history, culture and historical sites really added to the experience. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The driver and guide's terrific humour and easy-going personality made the commuting experience much more enjoyable. 5 star experience in every way. We will be back and Lanka Excursions Holidays will be our first call.
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        • Stan061
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          The best
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        • Michelle G
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        • SILVIA M
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        • Shantini10
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