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By Padraig Lanka Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €25 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Explore the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple and its ancient murals
    • Meet a local family and experience authentic village life in Sri Lanka
    • Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch with local flavours and ingredients
    • Visit a batik workshop and observe traditional textile craftsmanship
    • Explore a wood-carving workshop and discover Sri Lankan artisan heritage

Activity location

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Sigiriya to Kandy : Artisan Trail & Cultural Transfer

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€24.94 x 2 Adults€49.88
Total
Price is €49.88

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport from Sigiriya to Kandy
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking chauffeur-guide
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    Sigiriya rock fortress
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    Dambulla Cave Temple visit
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    Village experience
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    Traditional Sri Lankan lunch
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    Batik workshop visit
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    Wood-carving workshop visit
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    Hotel drop-off in Kandy
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    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks not specified
  • Exclusions
    Tips and service charge (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Any activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Exclusions
    Entrance tickets

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your experience with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, one of Sri Lanka's most important cultural and religious sites. Explore the impressive cave shrines adorned with centuries-old Buddhist murals and statues while learning about their historical significance.

    Continue to a traditional village, where you'll meet a local family and gain insight into rural Sri Lankan life. Learn about farming traditions, daily activities, and community culture that have been passed down through generations. Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional Sri Lankan lunch featuring local flavours and seasonal ingredients.

    The journey then takes you through the Matale region, known for its traditional arts and crafts. Visit a batik workshop to see how skilled artisans create colourful handmade fabrics using age-old techniques. Discover the intricate process behind this unique Sri Lankan art form and observe local craftsmen at work.

    Next, visit a wood-carving workshop where talented artisans transform timber into detailed decorative pieces and cultural artwork. Learn about the techniques, tools, and traditions that make Sri Lankan wood carving a respected craft throughout the island.

    Throughout the journey, enjoy scenic views of the countryside, lush greenery, and rural landscapes as your chauffeur-guide shares stories about local culture and traditions. Conclude your experience with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel in Kandy.

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