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Kandy Perahera Cultural Special

Reserved balcony seating for the Esala Perahera — Asia's greatest torch-lit procession of dancers, drummers and caparisoned elephants.

Kandy · Sigiriya · Colombo 5 Days / 4 Nights 4.9 (24 reviews) 2 - 10 guests
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Duration5 Days, 4 Nights
Group Size2 - 10 guests
Open Departures0 dates
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Tour Overview

Once a year in July or August, Kandy stages the Esala Perahera over ten nights. Hotel rooms and street-side seating sell out months ahead. This package secures a reserved balcony on the procession route plus accommodation in the city itself, not 40 minutes away.

Tour Highlights

  • Reserved balcony seat for the Randoli Perahera
  • Accommodation inside Kandy city
  • Daytime temple and Kandyan drumming workshop
  • Sigiriya and Dambulla day excursion
  • Colombo food walk to finish

What's Included

Included

  • 4 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • Reserved Perahera balcony seating
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and chauffeur guide
  • Drumming workshop and entrance fees
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International airfares and visa (ETA)
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance

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