The 15 Best Kandy Day Trips from Colombo

1.Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

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

Travel in a small group of up to 10 with an English-speaking guide such as Aadhil, Dilip, or Susantha. See elephants at the Maha Oya River, visit Kandy’s Tooth Relic Temple and hilltop Buddha, and tour tea, spice, wood-carving, and jewelry workshops.

“The tour was amazing. Aadhil very professional guide also very good driver. I could Interact with the elephants, see the temple in Kandy and drink very nice tea in the tea Factory. Ponctuality to go and also on return to colombo everything on time. I relly enjoyed and recommend.”

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

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

Travel from Colombo or Negombo to Pinnawala and Kandy with an English-speaking guide such as Malintha, Tuan, or Priyantha. Feed elephants, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, sample Ceylon tea, and tour spice, craft, batik, and gem stops.

“OUR driver was Katie was very friendly and easy communication with deaf people. he used gestured and write down. he took us to the beautiful Kandy and rode & fed elephant, tea factory and the most beautiful white temple. we recommend to use Kani again in the future.”

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

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

This private 3-day circuit links Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe from Colombo. Expect an early start, long drives, two hotel nights, an English-speaking driver-guide, and extra fees for major sights and the safari.

“I joined a 3-day tour through Sri Lanka and absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized – efficient, reliable, and very professional. Our guide Aaron and the driver were a fantastic team who made the trip smooth and enjoyable. TRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $65

Travel from Colombo to Kandy in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Choose key stops such as the Temple of the Tooth, spice garden, tea factory, Kandy viewpoint, city center, and Pinnawala Ape Gama. Lunch and listed entrance fees are included.

“The tour guide was friendly & flexible on start time since this was a private tour & we arrived late previous night in Colombo. We went to Elephant Orphanage, Kandy & Tooth Relic Temple. The tour guide also took us to Spice Market which was a waste of our time since it sRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, and back to Colombo. Expect temple visits, tea country, beaches, a river safari, and city sights. The English-speaking chauffeur guide can help shape the schedule, while language guides cost extra.

“🇱🇰 Exploring Sri Lanka: A Serene Journey with Exceptional Guides”

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6.Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $55

Travel from Colombo to Kandy in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, temple guide, bottled water, king coconut, and WiFi on request. Visit Peradeniya Gardens, the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy View Point, Kandy Lake, and Geragama Tea Factory. Expect a long 10 to 12-hour day.

“Kandy is a good 2 to 3 hours drive, and my driver took very good care of me at each location. My favorite part of Kandy was the Royal Botanical gardens.”

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7.Airport to Kandy Drop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $27

Travel privately from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Kandy hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver. The service runs 24/7, includes water and hotel drop-off, and may include a tea or sightseeing stop. Drivers such as Leslie and Ayub have earned praise for clear communication and careful driving.

“We asked for a transfer from Colombo to Kandy, but we were able to drive safely and without any trouble. What’s more, they stopped right in front of the hotel and called the hotel before they arrived, which made me feel kind. We were a little Read moreAuto-translated”

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8.Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

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

Travel from Kandy by private tuk-tuk or air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver. Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, climb Ambuluwawa Tower, and add temples, viewpoints, tea, spices, gems, crafts, and cultural sights to a full eight-hour day.

“Loved the activities, Masi our guide was outstanding, he curated the activities to perfection. Would definitely recommend this for anyone in Kandy, ask for Masi when you’re here!”

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9.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

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

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Colombo to Kandy, the tea country and Sigiriya over three busy days. You will visit the Temple of the Tooth, tea estates, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla and Sigiriya, with two hotel nights, breakfasts, dinners and a driver-guide such as Krish or Keerthe.

“It was a last minute plan to visit this part of the world, in conjunction with our 18th year anniversary. The private tour itinerary is arranged to suit our request and flexible timing is what we liked most. A good introductory trip to start with in Sri Lanka.”

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10.Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $18Best value

Book a reserved 2nd-class seat on a non-stop intercity train from Colombo Fort to Kandy. Choose the 7:00 am or 3:30 pm departure, receive an e-ticket by WhatsApp or email, and watch villages, jungle, and tea estates pass by.

“We did’nt have time to buy ourselves the tickets so it was the best option for us. The tickets’s delivery could not be easier, and the train journey was absolutely stunning ! Thanks !”

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11.4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $325

Travel privately from Colombo with an English-speaking chauffeur guide, visiting Kandy’s Tooth Relic Temple, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, a tea factory, and Nuwara Eliya. Mohamed is one named driver associated with the tour, while safari guide Nishanta leads the wildlife outing.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $65

Travel by private vehicle from Colombo or Negombo to Pinnawala and Kandy with a driver such as Anas. Visit an elephant attraction, tea factory, spice garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and Kandy viewpoint. The 9 to 11-hour trip can be adjusted to your interests.

“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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13.Kandy Full-Day Tour

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

Travel from Colombo to Kandy in a private vehicle with hotel or port pickup. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a spice garden, tea estate, gem showroom, Kandy Lake, and a rooftop restaurant. Guides such as Deshan and Chamika add local context.

“This day trip was excellent and Deshan was a wonderful guide, he took us to so many places and was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip where you can see all the highlights of Kandy. I will surely use this company again as it was all so well organised and efficient.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

You get a private airport pickup in Negombo with an English-speaking chauffeur, air-conditioned vehicle, water, highway tolls, and room for about 50kg of luggage. Drivers such as Lasantha, Kuma, Anurudda, and Mr. Fernando have handled longer Sri Lanka routes for this service.

“We covered Colombo, Kandy, Bentota, and Nuwara Eliya, and the entire experience was excellent. Our driver, Lasantha, and tour coordinator, Shanil, were extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the trip. We did not facRead more”

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15.Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Travel privately from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya with an English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. Climb the 5th-century rock fortress, see Dambulla’s Buddhist caves, join a cooking class, and take a 4x4 safari to look for elephants. Guides have included Kenneth, Ruwan, and Diyath.

“hele turen var god. vores guide Ruwan var god til at fortælle undervejs så man fik lidt historie med.”

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