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“Dinesh was an incredible guide! We had so much fun and learned so much about Kandy and Buddhist culture. He recommended great spots to visit as well as local restaurants. We really enjoyed his company and conversations. Thanks for a great day Dinesh!”
A private tuk-tuk day from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla, mixing rock fortress views, cave art, temples, and craft stops.
“If we could give Wicky more than 5 stars we would. He was incredibly kind, funny and knowledgeable. It was extremely apparent how passionate he was about Sri Lanka’s people and culture. He avoided busy roads and took us through the country side, so we could see the villages and animals. He made sure lots…”
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.
“Wonderful full day with Cintha! Only the best words for this amazing guide and basically a friend during the whole ride. We were brought to every chosen location quickly, safely and with some small talks, explanations along the way. Managed to visit most of the suggested places (from Polonnaruwa tower to Kandy), while remaining completely…”
Tuk-tuk tour of Kandy with a local guide, Temple of the Tooth, viewpoints, gardens, tea factory, and cultural dance.
“Had 2 tuks so 2nd same review……Great trip and saw so much and more Wasana and Visara were great guides and very knowledgeable”
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya day trip with stupa stops, wood carving, Ramboda views, tea factory learning, and Little England cold-air strolls.
“We had an amazing day with Wicky. He is such a kind and genuine man, very patient and knowledgeable. We learned a lot today and have beautiful new memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you so much!”
Tuk-tuk your way through Kandy temples, tea, spice stops and Peradeniya gardens, then watch a Kandyan dance show.
“Channa and Roshan are such amazing guides. We felt so welcomed from the beginning. During the tour they also considered our wishes. All in all we are so happy that we chose this company for our amazing day in Kandy. THANKS!”
A full-day Kandy trip from Colombo packed with Temple of the Tooth, Pinnawala elephants, botanical gardens, Kandy views, tea tasting, and more.
“It was really good. The guide/driver Dashi was a gem. He really supported us throughout the day and delivered till the end of the trip keeping all tiny details into account. Dashi kept all our extra requests and was very dependable. Absolutely recommended to my friends and family and anyone taking a trip with them.”
Kandy to Sigiriya by tuk-tuk with Matale temple, Dambulla caves, spice garden, and guided Lion Rock or Pidurangala climb.
“The tour was very good and our driver Sanjeewa was really helpful and considerate. Highly suggest it since there are must-see sightings for a trip in Sri Lanka.”
One day from Colombo to Kandy: Tooth Relic Temple, elephant bathing in Pinnawala, Bahiravakanda Buddha, and tea tasting in Pilimathalawa.
“We would like to sincerely thank the team organizing this tour. We really enjoyed it! The service and attentiveness of the organizers were excellent. Everything was wonderful. We were impressed by all the activities and gained so many unforgettable experiences that will stay with us forever.”
A fast-paced Kandy day trip to Ambuluwawa Tower and Pinnawala, plus tea, temples, gardens, crafts, and huge hilltop views.
“We had an amazing experience with our tour guide in Kandy. He was extremely friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. His knowledge of the area was excellent, and he took us to the best places in and around Kandy, including spots we never would have found on our own. He…”
Kandy to Sigiriya day tour with Matale temple, Dambulla caves, spice garden, village and wildlife safari, then Lion Rock or Pidurangala.
“Fantastic day with our driver, Sanath! We booked a 1-day tuk-tuk tour last minute and were immediately connected to coordinate an 8 AM pickup. Sanath was amazing—he prioritized our goals (Dambulla Caves and Sigiriya) and even treated us to delicious local street food snacks. Top Tips: o Caves: Use the "shortcut" path Sanath knows to…”
Prebook and deliver reserved Ella-to-Kandy train seats to your hotel, with 2nd-class priority and unforgettable tea-and-viaduct views.
“Perfect, tickets that were otherwise unavailable were obtained and delivered to my hotel in plenty of time. Second class reserved, comfortable and iconic experience!”
Tuk-tuk Kandy highlights: Ambuluwawa Tower 360 views, tea and gardens, optional dance, and the Temple of the Tooth with pickup.
“We had a really great day with Rohan, he showed us a lot of interesting and nice places, explained a lot to us and we really enjoyed the time with him. He drove the TukTuk very good, so that it was as comfortable as possible for us and we felt very safe. He also made…”
Reserve your Ella to Kandy train seats in advance with WhatsApp e-tickets, so you can relax through tea country for about 6 hours.
“We received the tickets from Mickey via WhatsApp, as promised, on time at midnight. Completely uncomplicated and absolutely reliable. Everything worked out perfectly, and we would do it the same way anytime. The train ride was an unforgettable experience, and Mickey was incredibly friendly and helpful. Thanks again, we had a fantastic time!Auto-translated”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
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