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Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular kandy 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“My guide was Dinesh Perera. He was fantastic, turned up on time at my hotel, was very knowledgeable about the places on the visit and asked me which ones I wanted to do. My favourite was the tea factory. His driving was very safe and after he took me back to my hotel he waited…”
A private tuk-tuk day from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla, mixing rock fortress views, cave art, temples, and craft stops.
“Banuka was a great guide/driver to visit Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple! He was kind, helpful and knowledgeable, sharing interesting informations about the sites and Sri Lanka. Moreover, he let me customise the tour and choose the attractions to visit or skip on the way to Sigiriya without pressure. Recommended!”
A full day Kandy circuit to Ambuluwawa Tower, tea, Peradeniya gardens, temples, crafts, plus Kandyan dance and the Tooth Relic.
“A really fun day out. Our guide Chinatha was really knowledgeable and very flexible taking us where we wanted to go. I would really reccomend this tour”
Tuk-tuk tour of Kandy with a local guide, Temple of the Tooth, viewpoints, gardens, tea factory, and cultural dance.
“Wow- what a day. Visha picked us up at 10.00am for a 4 hour tour- we arrived back at our hotel at 6.30pm. We did everything Kandy had to offer with some exclusions at our request as we had visited wood carving and herb gardens etc on a previous tour In Dambulla. Vista was great…”
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.
“Our tour guide Danushka was very nice, he took us around the city and showed us very interesting places. Would definitely recommend!”
A full-day Kandy trip from Colombo packed with Temple of the Tooth, Pinnawala elephants, botanical gardens, Kandy views, tea tasting, and more.
“This trip was excellent and our guide Dhanesh was just so pleasant and professional. This was a shared tour and he was patient with everyone’s requests. He took us to a nice breakfast and lunch spot and suggested other activities that would interest us as well. It was a safe and smooth journey. Highly recommend…”
Kandy to Sigiriya by tuk-tuk with Matale temple, Dambulla caves, spice garden, and guided Lion Rock or Pidurangala climb.
“The tour is good way to see some sights on the way to Sigiriya. My driver Ranjan was super helpful and easy to communicate with. He made sure to ask what I want to see and adjust the plans accordingly.”
A fast-paced Kandy day trip to Ambuluwawa Tower and Pinnawala, plus tea, temples, gardens, crafts, and huge hilltop views.
“Ramzan was a fantastic guide. He allowed us to do whatever we wanted and was able to provide great tourist knowledge! He was so helpful in getting us around and giving us an amazing experience and being flexible with timing!”
Kandy to Sigiriya day tour with Matale temple, Dambulla caves, spice garden, village and wildlife safari, then Lion Rock or Pidurangala.
“Dhanu was kind and flexible. He told us many interesting stories and showed us many beautiful places. We even got a surprise treat for breakfast, as well as mangoes and a handmade gift. He is the best driver I've ever met, although he drives a little fast (for me😎). 😆😍”
Tuk-tuk Kandy highlights: Ambuluwawa Tower 360 views, tea and gardens, optional dance, and the Temple of the Tooth with pickup.
“Our guide Channa was amazing ! We visited so much place with him. He adapted the journey with our wishes :) Moreover he is a very talented photographer. We spend a very fantastic day in his company and we recommend him a lot ! Do not hesitate to booked this trip with Channa it will…”
Private Kandy to Nuwara Eliya day tour with Asgiriya Stupa, tea factory, Ramboda viewpoints and waterfall, plus hotel drop-off.
“Channa makes a perfect day for every tourist. Come on time and show many beautiful places without laziness. It’s worthy to spend plenty of time with him in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.”
Cook Sri Lankan classics with Granny Nandy in a real village near Kandy. Hands-on, spice-focused, and plenty of food for $25.
“Such a great experience. Everything was smooth, no issues with transport. Cooked the best food and the extra of going to the market was worth every second too!”
A private day in Kandy by tuk-tuk and car, hitting temples, tea, crafts, lake time, and big views, with a flexible English guide.
“We booked 3 tuk-tuks for 6 people, and everything went very well. The drivers were very friendly and took us wherever we wanted to go. We recommend it.”
Kandy batik workshop: learn wax-resist techniques, paint and dye your design, and take home your own cloth with herbal tea.
“The batik workshop was lovely. The complete process was carefully explanied and the people were very friendly and had patience. I enjoyed all the steps from drawing to waxing and writing my own name is Singalese. very original idea!”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
