The 15 Best Kandy Tours & Experiences

Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk - What You Get for $6 per Person (and why it feels like a bargain)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,307 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $6Our pick

Tuk-tuk through UNESCO Kandy with a flexible private guide, free temple and tea stops, and hilltop views, starting from $6.

“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 until I collected my luggage and dropped me off in Kandy town. This is a great tour, an amazing experience and excellent value for money. If you’re lucky you might get Dinesh as your guide.”

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From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure

2.Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 10 hours · from $29

Private tuk-tuk day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with temples, wood carving, spice garden, and optional safaris.

“We were really pleased with our driver Madusanka, he was punctual, showed us all the sights & did a great job driving in difficult (very wet!) conditions. He was flexible with the itinerary, took photos of us, and we had a lovely buffet lunch. We were very grateful to him for taking us to the beautiful and atmospheric Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya as well as the golden temple. We would recommend this to anyone. You must remove shoes at the temple and we would advise bringing a cloth to dry your feet if you go when it’s raining as we did. Wear sturdy shoes for Sigiriya Lion Rock and…”

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Kandy Village Cooking Class

3.Kandy Village Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · from $25Top rated

Kandy village cooking class with a market visit, hands-on curry prep, local village hospitality, and Kandy culture stops in about 3 hours.

“Attended this cooking class during our stay in Kandy and loved it. The experience was fun, authentic, and hands-on, starting with a visit to the local market before cooking our chosen dishes in a traditional village kitchen. Our host was warRead more”

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Kandy to Ella Train Tickets – Reserved Seats

4.Kandy to Ella Train Tickets – Reserved Seats

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 523 reviews · from $26

Reserved seats on Sri Lanka’s blue train from Kandy to Ella, with tea-country views, two daily departures, and hotel delivery.

“Train ride itself was magnificent!. Great way to get between Kandy and Ella. Unfortunately our ticket "supplier" was difficult to deal with. Said he would drop off the tickets the evening before, but didn't turn up. Contacted him via phone aRead more”

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From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour

5.Pinnawala Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 331 reviews · 8 hours · from $15

Tuk-tuk from Kandy to Pinnawala elephants, viewpoints, temples, tea, and gardens in one long day. Entrance fees extra, plan ahead.

“Dhanuska was our guide and driver. was patient, friendly and very adjusting. good conversation istore and took us around the sites. will highly recommend the tour and esp if you are with Dhanuska, use his knowledge of the place...very impressed with the tour...keep it up Dhanuska.”

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Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

6.Kandy to Ambuluwawa & Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 270 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $12

Tuk tuk and car day tour that strings together Ambuluwawa Tower, tea, gardens, temples, crafts, and Kandy culture with a flexible guide.

“Our driver Raji was such a good driver who took good care of us. He also drove us to a tea factory which we can also highly recommend to tourists who likes tea. We can definitely recommend Raji as tuk tuk driver if you like to smile 🙏😁”

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Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

7.Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $25

Private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with bottled water, pickup options, and a guide or driver setup that saves hassle.

“Sigiriya and the cave temples in Dambulla are not to be missed! The driver was excellent, very efficient and nice.”

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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

8.Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $42

Private AC day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla with Matale temples and a spice garden stop, plus hotel pickup.

“I decided to visit Sigiriya from Kandy a long way but worth it. The driver was correct and I could customize the experience.”

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Kandy: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

9.Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $3Best value

Tuk tuk your way through Kandy with a local guide, Temple of the Tooth, viewpoints, gardens, tea, herbs, and a cultural dance show.

“YOU MUST BOOK THIS TOUR WHEN YOU COME TO KANDY!!! I was blessed to spend the time with Andrew, what a blessing. The tour was more than 5 hours and accommodated a stop for me to collect some things b4 the place closed. I love temples and Andrew went out of his way to take me to a quiet white temple. Just amazing where I received a blessing. Lunch tip was really good and I had a more than satisfying meal! I fancied a samosa and Andrew found an amazing street clean place for me! The end of the tour at the Kandy dance (good seat pre reserved! 🥰🥰😍) and…”

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Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

10.Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 10 hours · from $27

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya in 10 hours, with tea making, hill views, temples, and optional garden and lake stops, plus pickup.

“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!”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

11.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $52

Private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Minneriya and Pidurangala, with hotel pickup, a comfy driver, and a long-game plan.

“I really enjoyed the day tour and saw everything I had hoped to see. Mr Irfan was a very good guide and driver, friendly and knowledgeable and we stopped for juices and fruit along the way. He was able to answer my questions and was willRead more”

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Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka

12.Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $55

A private, customizable Kandy day with pickup, a dedicated guide, and help with transport and attraction tickets, plus bottled water.

“We stayed at 7 hotels across sri lanka over 2 weeks which meant a lot of travelling. Praboda was amazing and coordinated everything with individual drivers, all of which were friendly, courteous and keen to stop at sights and animalRead more”

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From Colombo: Kandy Full-Day Trip

13.Kandy Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $50

Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala in one long day: Temple of the Tooth, botanical gardens, tea factory, elephant bathing, big views.

“Great organisation, delicious local cuisine, and the best guide. Thank you so much Tchatu for such an amazing day ! We learnt a lot and enjoyed every moment 😊”

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From Kandy: Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

14.Sigiriya Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

10-hour Kandy to Sigiriya tuk-tuk tour with Matale Hindu Temple, Dambulla Cave Temple, plus a choice of Lion Rock or Pidurangala.

“Good value for money, Mangala was excellent company and very flexible about our trip. Lots of recommendations but no pressure on doing things we didn't want to. There was no pressure on time. It's a classic tourist itinerary. Mangala took us somewhere nice for lunch. It's better if you pick from the list of trip options beforehand so it's easier for Mangala to plan the trip. We went to the Hindu temple (outside as it's currently closed), the wood carving shop, Sigriya Rock and Dambulla caves. Would recommend! *****”

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Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch

15.Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $59

Private day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya, with lunch and hotel pickup plus a 4x4 elephant safari option.

“the tour was guided by indika, who was a very kind and knowledgeable person. apart from the transfer he also gave a thorough explanation about the danbella cave which is a plus. I recommend this tour agency and their drivers to all travellers.”

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