Theva Residency

Classic Sri Lanka

A classic two-week route through Sri Lanka’s highlights.

Classic Beach + 3 more + 3 more

from £4,020 pp

The Wildlife of Sri Lanka

Safari Wildlife & Nature + 1 more + 2 more

A wildlife-focused journey through Sri Lanka’s National Parks.

12 days

from £3,830 pp

Sri Lanka & the Maldives

Sri Lanka, The Maldives

The perfect balance of adventure and indulgence.

Romantic Classic + 2 more + 3 more

from £4,885 pp

Safari, Surf & Scenery

Wildlife, waves, and wonders all in one unforgettable two-week holiday.

Safari Beach + 1 more + 2 more

from £4,110 pp

Active Sri Lanka

Dive into action with Sri Lanka’s best hiking, rafting, and wildlife encounters.

Safari Adventure + 1 more + 2 more

from £4,260 pp

Ancient Cultures & Coasts

Off-the-beaten-track Winter sun + 1 more + 2 more

From ancient temples to untouched beaches.

12 days

from £3,595 pp

Quirky excursions

View all excursions in Sri Lanka

Kandy City Tour (Half Day)

Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhala Kings, and is the islands cultural centre. It was Sri Lanka’s capital until the British took control in 1815 and due to its significant association with Buddhism; UNESCO has now made the Sacred City of Kandy a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our half-day tour of Kandy includes the upper lake drive, which offers you a bird’s eye view of Kandy Lake and the hustle and bustle of the Kandy market place. You will also visit the Arts and Craft Centre, where you can see the local craftsmen at work.

Kandyan Dance Performance and Evening Puja Ceremony (Evening Tour)

The cultural show in Kandy gives you the opportunity to witness a spectacular display of Kandyan dancing, Sri Lanka’s iconic art form, which includes elaborate costumes, boisterous mass drumming, and flamboyant dancing. It gives you an introduction to the various dance forms of the Kandyan hill country as well as the low country and ends with the most impressive and exciting fire walking. The performance normally lasts for an hour until 6pm, just in time to get to the evening puja ceremony, which takes place within The Temple of The Tooth at around 6.30pm. The Temple of the Tooth, known locally as Dalada Malingawa, sits on the lakeshore in Kandy and houses the legendary Buddha’s tooth. During the puja (offering of prayers) the normally heavily guarded room, housing the tooth, is open to visitors. You don’t actually get to see the tooth, only the gold casket in which it is kept, but the experience is enthralling.

Kandy Street Food Walking Tour

Discover a taste of local cuisine influenced by the different cultures in Kandy. Walk the streets of Kandy on this 2-hour trail taking in the colonial buildings and historic landmarks of the city. The experience includes visits to local eateries and street food outlets popular with the locals. During the walking tour you will get to taste “dosas” & “vadei” with hot tea and other local favourites based on availability depending on the delicacies available in the food carts on the day. A local host will accompany you on this curated evening food experience that is sure to tantalise the tastebuds.