An intimate experience with rescued elephants can be had at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and a Kandy City Tour encapsulates the history and culture of the city encompassing the revered Kandy Temple that houses the relic of Buddha’s tooth. Visit the verdant Royal Botanical Gardens and take in the expansive vistas from the Kandy viewpoint. Visits to a gem wood carving or batik shop will highlight the region’s crafts and the Matale and Mawanella Spice Gardens will shed light on Sri Lanka’s history with spices. Savour a tranquil boat ride on Kandy Lake after seeing the tea-making process at the Geragama Tea Factory.