SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular kandy city tours in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Private Kandy tuk-tuk tour with temples, tea factory and viewpoints. Customize your day with an English guide.
Most Popular“Had an amazing day being driven around by Gayan who is one of Dinesh’s drivers. Gayan took us to all the places we wanted to go and was very friendly and knowledgeable. This is an excellent way to see the sights in Kandy and made all the better being with such a great guide. Thank…”
A private tuk-tuk day from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla, mixing rock fortress views, cave art, temples, and craft stops.
“Wicky is a friendly and knowledgeable guide who tailored the day around what we wanted to do. He explained history and culture to us, and alongside the main sites he also pointed out points of interest and wildlife on route. Highly recommend!”
Tuk-tuk day tour from Kandy to Pinnawala elephants plus Kandy viewpoints, tea, gardens, and evening culture. 8 hours, value-priced.
A full day Kandy circuit to Ambuluwawa Tower, tea, Peradeniya gardens, temples, crafts, plus Kandyan dance and the Tooth Relic.
“Our guide, Malik, was excellent andfriendly, knowledgeable, and happy to customize our private tour around our interests. A thoughtful highlight was when he bought us fresh steamed corn to try. We highly recommend both the tour and Malik as a guide.”
Tuk-tuk tour of Kandy with a local guide, Temple of the Tooth, viewpoints, gardens, tea factory, and cultural dance.
“The tour was very nice. At first we only wanted to visit the big Buddha and the tea factory but our guide Wasana recommended to also take us to the herbal garden and to the botanical garden which were great recommendations and we had such a wonderful experience. We would definitely recommend this tour 100%!…”
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya day trip with stupa stops, wood carving, Ramboda views, tea factory learning, and Little England cold-air strolls.
“My guide Wicky did his best to make a day trip as interesting and memorable as possible! Would recommend this tour to anyone considering.”
Tuk-tuk your way through Kandy temples, tea, spice stops and Peradeniya gardens, then watch a Kandyan dance show.
“Our guide, Banuka, was incredibly friendly and taught us so much about Kandy, its history, and Buddhism. We had a fantastic day filled with a variety of activities. Although the tour was supposed to last five hours, Banuka went above and beyond — he wanted to show us everything and extended the tour at no…”
A full-day Kandy trip from Colombo packed with Temple of the Tooth, Pinnawala elephants, botanical gardens, Kandy views, tea tasting, and more.
“Really great tour, Charith was super friendly and very accommodating!”
Kandy to Sigiriya by tuk-tuk with Matale temple, Dambulla caves, spice garden, and guided Lion Rock or Pidurangala climb.
“Punctual, friendly, accommodating and professional, Sanjeewa my driver was excellent and can’t be recommended enough. When I wanted to do specific activities he would accommodate. When I wanted food and drink stops he would accommodate. Nothing was ever too much to ask. He even gave my friends a lift to find their tuk tuk! Top…”
One day from Colombo to Kandy: Tooth Relic Temple, elephant bathing in Pinnawala, Bahiravakanda Buddha, and tea tasting in Pilimathalawa.
“Great trip,more than we expected. Susantha our guide was excellent no rush and very informative. Highly recommend.”
A fast-paced Kandy day trip to Ambuluwawa Tower and Pinnawala, plus tea, temples, gardens, crafts, and huge hilltop views.
“We started our tour at Ambuluwawa tower on top of a hill top. The spiral stair got tighter and tighter. About 4ft across at the top. My legs were like jelly. 4 people in front stopped me getting to the pinnacle. No passing possible. Next we went onto Pinnawal elephant orphanage where they were fed…”
Kandy to Sigiriya day tour with Matale temple, Dambulla caves, spice garden, village and wildlife safari, then Lion Rock or Pidurangala.
“The trip was very enjoyable. We made a lot of stops and got to experience many things at our own pace. My guide Malik was very attentive and super nice, definitely made the trip much better and he is a good photographer hahaha”
Prebook and deliver reserved Ella-to-Kandy train seats to your hotel, with 2nd-class priority and unforgettable tea-and-viaduct views.
“Excellent service and excellent train ride. The train ran on time and seats were comfortable. Views were great”
Tuk-tuk Kandy highlights: Ambuluwawa Tower 360 views, tea and gardens, optional dance, and the Temple of the Tooth with pickup.
“We had a fantastic full-day tuktuk tour with Rasi! He was genuinely friendly, professional, and attentive, ensuring our comfort was his top priority. His diverse itinerary balanced cultural sights, shopping, and stunning views perfectly. We visited the historical Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena and Dodamwala Bridge, followed by the panoramic Ambuluwawa Tower. He ensured we stopped…”
Reserve your Ella to Kandy train seats in advance with WhatsApp e-tickets, so you can relax through tea country for about 6 hours.
“They were very kind and very quick to respond. Everything is perfect. I wanted to buy tickets for a trip with friends and on the main website in two minutes they left, I relied on them and as promised the day before departure at midnight, the tickets and 2nd class reserved arrived. I would buy…”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
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