Sri Lanka Cultural Kandy & Tea Country Tour
A culture-first journey — Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, Kandyan dance, tea-country estates and a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class.
Overview
Seven nights immersed in living Sri Lankan culture. Centre on Kandy, the island’s cultural heart, with the sacred Temple of the Tooth and a Kandyan dance performance, then climb into the tea country to understand Ceylon tea from leaf to cup. Along the way, a market visit and a hands-on rice-and-curry cooking class bring the island’s food traditions to life.
- 🏨 Hotels3 & 4 Star Hotels
- 🎯 Activities5 activities
- 🚐 TransportPrivate transfers included
- 📅 Best monthsDecember – March (dry hill-country weather; July/August for the Kandy Esala Perahera)
Day-by-day Sri Lanka itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Colombo
Transfer from CMB; evening food walk through the capital sampling kottu, hoppers and short eats.
- Day 2
Colombo to Kandy
Drive to Kandy via a spice garden; sunset over Kandy Lake and an orientation walk.
- Day 3
Temple of the Tooth & dance
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and an evening Kandyan dance-and-drum show.
- Day 4
Cooking class & market
Visit a local market, then a hands-on Sri Lankan rice-and-curry cooking class for lunch.
- Day 5
Into the tea country
Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya; a working tea-factory tour and a guided tasting of Ceylon tea.
- Day 6
Tea train to Ella
Ride the hill-country train to Ella; the Nine Arch Bridge and a village walk among the estates.
- Day 7
Ella culture & crafts
A local cooking demonstration and a visit to a village artisan workshop before a farewell dinner.
- Day 8
Departure
Slow highland morning before the transfer back towards Colombo and your flight.
What's included
- 7 nights in 3–4 star hotels
- All private transfers & driver-guide
- Temple of the Tooth & Kandyan dance show
- Cooking class & tea-factory tour
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Most lunches & dinners
- Personal expenses
Where you'll stay
- Kandy: 4-star lake-view hotel
- Nuwara Eliya: colonial-style hotel
- Ella: hill-view lodge
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sri Lanka Cultural Kandy & Tea Country Tour cost?
The Sri Lanka Cultural Kandy & Tea Country Tour starts from ₹64,900 per person for 7 nights, covering 3 & 4 star hotels, 5 activities and private transport. International flights are extra and the trip is fully customisable.
How many days is this Sri Lanka itinerary?
It runs for 7 nights across Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella. A LokaTours expert can extend or shorten it to match your dates.
What is the best time to do this trip?
December – March (dry hill-country weather; July/August for the Kandy Esala Perahera).
Is the Sri Lanka Cultural Kandy & Tea Country Tour customisable?
Yes. Every sample itinerary is a starting point — your travel style, budget, hotel tier and group size are reshaped by a LokaTours expert within 24 hours of your request.