This cultural tour brings you to Kandy, one of the most culturally rich and beautiful cities, set in a natural amphitheatre of forested hills around the famous Kandy Lake. The day begins with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where the atmosphere of live puja ceremonies, offerings of lotus blossoms and the sound of drums and flutes create a moving sensory experience. The tour continues to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, one of the finest tropical botanical gardens in Asia, spread across 147 acres with towering palm avenues, orchid houses and one of the world’s largest collections of tropical trees – before a visit to the Kandy arts and crafts market and a gem museum showcasing Sri Lanka’s legendary sapphires and rubies. In the evening, the day tour can be complemented with a Kandyan cultural dance performance that showcases the ancient ritual and ceremonial traditions of the Kandyan highlands through music, costume and acrobatic fire dancing.