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Sembuwatta Lake
Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy
Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy
Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy
Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy

Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy

By Lakpura LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$229 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This tour takes you to three lesser-known, but amazing, locations in the area of Matale. You will first view the beautiful, historic, and completely mysterious Nalanda Gedige. Then you will have a fun-filled visit in the form of the Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens in Matale, where you learn more about spices and watch a traditional cooking demo that puts them to good use. You will then move onto a serious note with the secretive and ancient rock temple Aluvihara. Finally, you will visit the spectacular Sembuwatta Lake at sunset, making for some amazing views.

Activity location

  • Nalanda Gedige
    • 21152, Matale, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nalanda Gedige
    • 21152, Matale, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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Per Person
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Transport by a standard air-conditioned vehicle with the service of an English speaking chauffeur guide.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$228.77 x 1 AdultAU$228.77

Total
Price is AU$228.77
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by a private air conditioned vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's included1-Liter Water bottle (per-person).
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance tickets to the visiting sites. (Sembuwatte Lake, Nalanda Gedige, and Matale Aluviharaya)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy.
  • What's includedWhat's includedCooking demo at the spice garden.
  • What's includedWhat's includedService of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTuk tuk ride to Sembuwatte Lake.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExpenses of personal nature.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes and hats are recommended

Activity itinerary

Kandy (Pass by)
Nestled amidst Sri Lanka's lush hill country, Kandy captivates with its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, it holds a revered place in Buddhist tradition, drawing pilgrims and visitors alike. The city's serene lake, surrounded by verdant hills, offers a tranquil retreat, while its vibrant markets and bustling streets provide a glimpse into local life. With its blend of history, spirituality, and scenic charm, Kandy exudes an enchanting allure.
Nalanda Gedige
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Nalanda Gedige is an old Dravidian (Pallava era) structure believed to have been built between the 8th to 10th century. At first view it’s an obviously Hindu temple from the detailed wall and roof architecture, to the little windowless main shrine. However, the ruins of the erotic tantric sculptures, and plain moonstone point to a more Buddhist origin.
Euphoria Spice and Herbal
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Euphoria Spice and Herbal is located 12 km away from Matale (The spice capital of Sri Lanka). Enriched with herbs, spice groves and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that enlightens the unique aroma of each spice and herb. We give the opportunity for our visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. The tropical climate in which our plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality. The educational tour around the garden, which we call “The Spice Tour”, let the visitors feel the sensation of the Sri Lankan spices and herbs which is demonstrated in different foreign languages to suit our customer need.
Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Aluviharaya cave temple in Sri Lanka is a rock-cave temple close to Matale where Buddhist monks wrote the Tripitakas during King Walagamba’s rule. These Tripitakas originally had come down by mere word of mouth by being committed to memory by Buddhist monks of the time.
Sembuwaththa Lake
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Sembuwatta is an artificial lake made from a natural spring in the area. It’s famed for its amazing views and natural swimming pool. You will be spending a relaxing hour here, allowing you to take some spectacular photos with the setting sun.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNalanda Gedige
    • 21152, Matale, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENalanda Gedige
    • 21152, Matale, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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