Highlights
• See how batik fabrics and clothing are made
• Visit woodcarving center
• Tour of gem museum
• Purchasing opportunities at all venues.
What You Can Expect
You will start your tour at 9:00 am when you are picked up from your hotel in Kandy. You will proceed to Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens in Matale, which is the first place in your itinerary. You will get there by 10:00 am and will go on ‘The Spice Tour’, an educational tour that shows you the spices and herbs of Sri Lanka and how they are grown and processed at the Spice Garden. You will also learn how to use them to their best effect. Afterwards, you will get an opportunity to make purchases of various fresh spices and herbal products.
After finishing the spice gardens tour at approximately 11:30 am, you will be moving back to Kandy to visit the Jayamali Batik Factory. You will get there by 12:30 pm. Though it is called a factory, this craft industry is not as large scale as you would expect from its name. Instead, it involves a few expert craftspeople, usually women, and a few apprentices. You will get to see the elaborate batik-making process with its detailed crafting. You will also have a chance to purchase some beautiful products made with batik fabrics; such as wall hangers, table cloths, clothing and etc.
After a one-hour visit to the batik factory, you will go for lunch at 1:30 pm. You can choose to have lunch at a place of your choice according to your own affordability. The Cinnamon Citadel, Mahaveli Reach or Helga’s Folly are recommended for a delicious lunch.
At 3:00 pm after lunch, you will be visiting an Ochre Wood carving center. You will spend an hour at the center and see the process of woodcarving and get to know more about the types of wood used. You will be able to buy purchase some carved wooden souvenirs if you so wish.
At 4:00 pm you will leave the woodcarving center to visit the gem museum, which you will reach by 4:20 pm. You will spend a fun hour and a half at the Tiesh Gem Museum, increasing your knowledge of the gems of Sri Lanka, and the gem crafting process. You will also be able to purchase both crafted gems and gem studded jewelry at the retail shop attached.
You will be finishing your tour and getting back to your hotel at 6:30 pm.
You will get back to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya at 5:00 pm completing your tour.
Additional Note
- Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.
What's Included
- Hotel Pick & Drop.
- All Taxes.
What's Excluded
- Food or Drinks
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Expenses of Personal Nature
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Terms and Conditions
Cancellation, No Show and Refund Policy Cancellation must be in writing and sent by you/your travel agent who made the booking. Cancellations take effect from the date the written notice is received. No refund in full or in part will be given for unutilized services in the package(s) once you commence using the product or service. • Up to 24 hours before the Activity starts – Fixed processing fee of USD 30.00 and the balance will be refunded. In case of a refund to be made via an international bank transfer, all bank fees to be borne by the guest. A refund to the credit card is subject to above processing fee only. • Less than 24 hours and in case of “No Show” – No Refunds. • No refunds will be entertained under whatsoever condition once the guest arrives in Sri Lanka. • We reserve the right to cancel your holiday because of unforeseen circumstances.
