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The 15 Best Kandy Day Trips from Colombo

38 reviewed

Three hours inland to the last royal capital and Buddhism’s most sacred relic. These Kandy tours from Colombo are laid out here: the Temple of the Tooth, the lake, the Peradeniya gardens, the evening puja, with prices, durations and which ones give the hill town a full day rather than a rushed stop.

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour - Pinnawala elephants: walking, feeding, and the river bath

1.From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 1 day · from $54Our pick

Early pickup, Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Tooth Relic Temple, hilltop Buddha, tea tasting, plus gem and spice stops in one long day.

“Couldn't ask for a better way to enjoy the day. Having Aadhil as our driver and guide was a pure joy, we learned so many things about Sri Lanka culture and Washing elephant was super relaxing. Don't be afraid of visiting Orphanage, this is special place, if you ever saw cows in rural villages - this is similar vibe except that elephants are actually well protected in this area otherwise they can't survive out there. Another indicator is elephants having babies, even twins! Overall 10/10, amazing road trip, and thank you Aadhil for good time and coconut 🥥”

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Pinnawala Elephants: Feeding, Photos, and River-Bathing Time

2.From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Colombo to Kandy day trip with Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Temple of the Tooth, spice and craft stops, and Giragama tea tasting for $55.

“I had a fabulous day My guard Tuan was extremely courteous and friendly. He asked questions to work out what I wanted to do and took exceptional care of me. Tuan was a very confident and safe driver. The vehicle was clean and cool. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you Tuan😃”

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Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka

Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka - Kandy Lake walking: the calm side and the traffic reality

3.Kandy City Tour by Lux Tours Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $140Top rated

Private Kandy city tour with Lux Tours Lanka: Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, Peradeniya gardens, and hilltop views.

“Really good tour option, really honest and fair and offered us the best experience in Kandy. Great since we didn’t have to do any planning or thinking and he always took us to the best places. Was really fair priced too compared to other options they gave us. Just book him and you’ll be very happy”

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03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe - Tea-Country and Waterfalls on Day 2: Glenloch, Ramboda, and Gregory Lake Stops

4.03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $265

3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Udawalawe, with guided pickups, tea stops, and a wild-elephant safari.

“Dhanash was great. He was always on time for pickup and made sure everything went smoothly with the tours and driving around. He made sure to tailor the trip to what I had wanted to see not just on the itinerary. The hotels were really Read more”

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions - Island Spice Grove herbal garden: learning that doesn’t feel rushed

5.Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $65

Private Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala day trip with flexible sights, A/C transport, lunch, and entry fees included. Temple of the Tooth included.

“This was a very busy, but great day! The tour guide accommodated my requests and we were able to see everything on my list. He was very informative and I had a wonderful experience.”

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5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip

5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip - Meeting point: starting clean in Colombo

6.5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $470

5-day Sri Lanka private tour: Sigiriya, Temple of the Sacred Tooth, tea country, Bentota, and Colombo icons. Pickup and chauffeur.

“I visited Srilanka via Travco Adventures and it was amazing experience. Everything was well planned and managed. They take care of special requests as well if any. I celebrated my birthday and it was luxurious experience at hotel The palm at Bentota....Prizes are reasonable and worth to money....overall must book trip with Travco Adventures”

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Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

Kandy Day Tour From Colombo - Early Drive: Colombo to Kandy With Commentary (and Real Road Time)

7.Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $55

Colombo to Kandy day tour packs gardens, the Temple of the Tooth, and tea into one long day with pickup, a guide, and great road views.

“Tour driver was amazing, very professional great work driver! The tour itself was a little 'sales' heavy with the medicinal garden, tea factory etc, there was a feeling of obligation to buy products and tip local guides during the tour which was not enjoyable. There was not enough freedom to enjoh the locations without the local sales pitches and guides, they needed to give a little space. I think a review of which destinations are decided to visit during the tour could help this outcome. However our driver was very kind and offered great advice.”

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Airport to Kandy Drop

Airport to Kandy Drop - What’s included (and why it’s better than piecing it together)

8.Airport to Kandy Drop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $27

Private, air-conditioned transfer from Colombo Airport to Kandy with meet-and-greet, bottled water, and driver help.

“Our driver stopped for a king coconut & coffee on the way which we paid for our driver also. We were very tired & just wanted to get to our accommodation in Kandy. Our driver tried to take us via an elephant sanctuary which he said was frRead more”

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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower - Bahirawakanda Temple and Kandy garden breaks: where your day starts to breathe

9.From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $20

Kandy day tour: see rescued elephants at Pinnawala, then climb Ambuluwawa Tower for 360° views, plus temples and crafts.

“It was so amazing to travel and having time with Rohan. He showed all over the city so incredible places. He was so amazing guide. I have tried/used a lot of different touristic guides so can compare. Recommended for 100 % to choose them! You will not be disappointed in any time. Thanks so much for such great day and experience😍”

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3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo - Kandy on Day 1: Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake views, and Peradeniya orchids

10.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $250

Private 3-day tour from Colombo with Kandy, Nuwara Eliya tea country, and Sigiriya, plus 2 nights in a 3-star Kandy hotel and transfers.

“Our tour guide Krish worked very well with us to help us manage our itinerary in safe, efficient fun way - the manager Jeevan stayed in touch with us and helped us with our hotel accommodations requests since we were touring with grouRead more”

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Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats)

Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats) - Picking the Train Time: 7:00 am vs 3:30 pm

Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo - Price and what you actually get for $65

12.Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $65

Private day tour from Colombo to Pinnawala and Kandy, with Temple of the Tooth and tea stops, plus hotel pickup and water.

“Great customized tour with excellent communication with the operator. Since we had to be back on our cruise ship by 5pm, arrangements were made to meet our tour guide/ driver, Anas, at 6:30am for a private tour to go to several places tRead more”

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Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More

Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More - Meeting the driver at Colombo Airport without the stress

14.Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $65

Private, air-conditioned transfers in Sri Lanka from Colombo Airport to Colombo, Galle, Ella, Sigiriya, Kandy and more, for up to 3.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided during my recent trip. The driver was extremely friendly, caring, and supportive throughout the journey. I also received great assistance from Mr. Fernandes, wRead more”

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Kandy Full-Day Tour

Kandy Full-Day Tour - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: The Main Event in Kandy

15.Kandy Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $120

Kandy day trip from Colombo with Temple of the Tooth, spice garden, tea, lake views, and gem culture. Lunch and transport included.

“Kandy - what a picturesque view (from the view point). Deshan our guide extremely knowledgeable of the area, very accommodating /flexible with the itinerary- more than happy to exclude and/ir include items on the itinerary (subject to tiRead more”

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