10 Sightseeing Tours in Kandy That You Shouldn't Miss

August 16, 2021 Venice Greaves

Kandy (Sinhalese: මහනුවර Mahanuwara, pronounced [mahanuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி, pronounced [ˈkaɳɖi]) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
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1. Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy

Lakpura LLC (Kandy)
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(SKU: LK60021100) This 10-hour private day trip takes you through the world of the ancient king Kasyapa, a world filled with advanced architecture in a rock palace and vivid paintings. It also takes you through the cave temple of Dambulla, with its awe-striking art and sculptures. Take this opportunity to see two of the most important places in Sri Lanka’s history.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy., Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Entrance tickets to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple., Bottled water (per person).

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional).

Reviewed By armyshanaka

#Leather craft Sri Lanka #Kadugannawa Sri Lanka. On your way to Colombo you can see this unique place on to your left hand side. Reasonable rates. #Souvenirs gifts

2. Private all inclusive Day trip Kandy & with your selected attractions

Colombo, Sri Lanka Ceylenese
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Explore most popular UNESCO world heritage site last kingdom in Srilanka by comfortable vehicle with the service of a friendly professional chauffe, Attractions and places where we visit • Temple of the tooth relics • Royal Botanocal garden • city tour and street Shoppings • tea factory visit • Spice and herble garden visit

Inclusions: Entrance fee of Temple of the tooth relics, tea factory, Herbal garden, Ape gama, , Buffet lunch, Hotel pick up and Drop off, comfortable A/C Privet vehicle, English speaking chauffeur guide/Driver

Exclusions: Breakfast,dinner, Stay over nights, Other attractions fee.

Reviewed By Roaming_Rishi_18

This city tour of Colombo is highly recommend as it offers you the chance visit many places of interest like Independence square, Gangaramya temple, Colombo downtown, light house etc. Super friendly guide and welcoming locals make for the tour to be all the more worth remembering!

3. Day Trip to Kandy - All Inclusive Tour

Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Vacation Tours
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Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

Inclusions: Pick-Up and Drop-Off to the hotel, Transportation by Luxury Vehicle, English Speaking driver/guide, Buffet Lunch, All Government taxes, Entrence Tickets

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Reviewed By Marquestraveller

Very nice trip! I am portuguese so it was particularly interesting for me to visit the portuguese (not Dutch!!) fort in Gale - this is the place where our brave sailors arrived in 1502. The guide, Mahesh, is very good, friendly and helpful in any way! I do recommend this day trip.

4. 7 nights 8 days land tour of Sri Lanka

Jagath Tours & Travels
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This tour includes visits to the historical sites of Sri Lanka as well as wildlife safaris and the beach.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Meet and Greet at airport on arrival.

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Reviewed By harshimanu

Super friendly, well arranged..They had given best facilities to us..thanku so much..must referred travel agent.

5. Kandy City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

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Along with a heavy cultural background, City of kandy houses for many cultures and traditions in Sri lanka. It is also considered as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka and was declared a world heritage site. Enjoying a ride in a Tuk-Tuk in the city of Kandy surrounded by a vast mountain range will be an exclusive experience. Cooler climate and the smaller size of the city make it much more pleasant and accessible. You will witness the temple of tooth relic, Bahirawakanda Temple, and the Hantana mountain range with superb views in this tour. You will be taken to the lake view point to see the beautiful city and taste the traditional foods in the city.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Expenses of personal nature, Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By goyums

We had a cycle tour with the Mice Team. It was an amazing experience their tour is take place at Tissamaharama area. We got a opportunity to have the experience of rural area. Recommend Mice Team to all cycle tour lovers to enjoy your journey with Mice Team.

6. Beauty of Lion's Rock of Sigiriya and Golden Caves of Dambulla

Joy Boat Service, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka Merit Lanka Tours
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This Experience offer you great chance to learn about hidden history of Lion's Rock of Sigiriya . You will gain cluster of knowledge from entrance to exit . You can explore Outer Rampart , Outer Moat , Inner Rampart , Inner Moat , Water Gardens , Boulder Gardens , Terraced Gardens , Frescoes , Mirror Wall Graffiti , Lion's Paw , King Kashyapa's Palace and more ... After Sigiriya you can have Lunch and relax your self . Then we can proceed to Dambulla Cave Temple which built in 1st Century BC .You can explore 5 caves with Accurate details of Buddha Statues , Buddhism , Buddhist Philosophy , Meditation and Paintings . I will offer you time to solve your questions related to Buddhism while this walk . Most of my guests appreciated my detailing inside of Dambulla . You can visit Hindu Temple when we are returning from Dambulla .

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Qualified Guide and Driver, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Breakfast

7. 3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

Apple Vacations Srilanka
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Come fall in love with Sri Lanka's best tourist spots within 3 days. You can witness more than 3 beautiful cities in this tour while traveling you can explore such things as below  Visit Kandy is a bustling city built around a lake in central Sri Lanka. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist World. It can be beautiful, loud and peaceful, depending on where you go.  Experience the coolest place in Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya, view the breathtaking scenery.  Climbing a rock - if you’re in good shape and don’t stop to look at things, it’ll take you less than 30 minutes to climb all the way to the top of the rock. If you need a few breaks along the way or simply want to stop often to take photos and admire the view, it’ll take an hour and a half to two hours to climb up and go back down

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned (Bus/ Van/ Car), Hotel pickup and drop-off, English Speaking Dinner Cum Guide, Bottle Water, Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By 203senuria

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely polite and friendly and I just want to say that, in addition to awesome food, we had a delightful waiter, “Dhanushka”. He had just the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. He recognized that we wanted time to visit and made certain that we had everything we needed.

8. Nuwara Eliya Highlands from Kandy

Lakpura LLC (Kandy)
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(SKU: LK60020200) Explore the gorgeous highlands of Sri Lanka and take in spectacular mountain views on this private tour from Kandy. Witness the rich heritage of tea-making by visiting tea estates and working tea factories and get hands-on experience in the art of making tea. Stop by the serene Lake Gregory and listen to the hypnotic lapping of water at its banks before returning to Kandy.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy., Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Entrance tickets to Gregory Lake., Water bottle (Per person).

Exclusions: Entrance tickets to where not mentioned., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional).

Reviewed By armyshanaka

#Leather craft Sri Lanka #Kadugannawa Sri Lanka. On your way to Colombo you can see this unique place on to your left hand side. Reasonable rates. #Souvenirs gifts

9. All in one Sri lanka 7nights 8 days for couple price

Travelling Lanka
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Can be covered all the attraction and sightseeing of srilanka.This is the best route for people who like to get real experience of Sri lanka.

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Reviewed By 147miteshp

Sajith has been an excellent driver and guide during our 6 days trip to Sri Lanka. He is reliable and professional. During long drives he is a delight to have conversations with. He has good knowledge of local areas and can provide helpful suggestions for restaurants and activities to suit your needs. He helped us arrange a safari tour of the Yala national park as well as a visit to a turtle conservatory. Catching glims of leopards, bears and elephants had been the highlight of the safari. I'll highly recommend contacting Sajith to anyone planning a trip to Sri Lanka :).

10. Private Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

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Experience Sri Lanka’s old hill capital of Kandy on a privately full-day trip from  Colombo. Explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens to see giant palms, orchids, and exotic flora. After free time for lunch (own expense), spend the afternoon in enchanting, UNESCO-listed Kandy, with visits to the gold-roofed, UNESCO-listed Temple of the Tooth, Kandy market, and a cultural show. Finish with a stop for dinner (own expense) on your return journey to Colombo.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off with English speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Nichola M

Third visit while doing business in Colombo. Service great and food wonderful. Very fresh, well presented and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend. Thank you.

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