Sri Lanka · KANDY TOURS
The last royal capital sits in a bowl of hills with a lake in the middle and the tooth relic on its north shore. These 15 cover the temple, the botanical gardens, the hill villages and the trips that end at a tea factory, priced and timed.
Review this $6 private Kandy tuk-tuk tour for temples, tea, viewpoints, gardens, local food tips, and a flexible half-day itinerary.
“Everything was super, Dilan was a perfect driver we could arrange aour trip ourselves”
Take a private tuk-tuk day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, temples, craft workshops, and spice gardens for $29.
“Personalised trip, everything explained really well, very friendly and safe driver, respectful and chatty guy. Would highly recommend him.”
Learn Sri Lankan rice and curry with Nandini and family in a village home near Kandy, with market visits, fresh produce, and recipes to take home.
“Very nice experience with this lovely lady! I would highly recommend. Delicious food and we also got the recipes. The TukTuk-driver picked me up and brought me safely at home (only thibg: the drive back with the tucktuck was a little bit to expensive for this way). Great thing to do in Kandy!”
Learn Sri Lankan curry in a village kitchen, shop Kandy Market with Shyama, cook 8 to 11 dishes, and enjoy a generous local meal.
“Wow, this didn’t feel like a tourist trap at all. Worth every penny. We were involved in the buying process, cooking process… and eating process! Thanks again!”
Ride Sri Lanka’s scenic blue train from Kandy to Ella with reserved second or third-class seats, tea-country views, and practical booking advice.
“So much mark up. Yes we got first class reserved tickets but the cost was 5000 rupees and we paid the equivalent of 27,000 rupees. Talk about mark up Viator, bet the local provider was only paid a fraction of the total as mark up and the rest went to viator. Won't be using this site for any other tickets ever again. Had to chase the local provider for tickets right up until the night before after booking a month in advance. Buy in person at the station instead.”
See Pinnawala elephants and Kandy’s temples, gardens, viewpoints, and dance show on a flexible tuk-tuk day tour from $15.
“Was a great day with our friendly Guide Terence. Best was the dance show, Would recommend it to friends.”
Review of Kandy’s $12 tuk-tuk day tour to Ambuluwawa Tower, tea country, temples, gardens, crafts, dance, and the Temple of the Tooth.
“thank was our guide very friendly very caring stopped off at places to get us drinks and snacks pointed out cool facts and things about places that wasnt on the list always had a smile on his face when he saw us took so many pictures of me and my partner which we loved very chatty very wholesome even gave my partner a gift from his wife a little purse which she loved dhanu you've made our experience so much better thank-you with much love and respect 💗”
Private Kandy day tour to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Matale with transport, bottled water, flexible guides, and major entrance fees extra.
“The driver accompanying us was very helpful but of course he was lacking in providing information about the places. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable tour.”
Review of a private Kandy to Sigiriya tour with Dambulla caves, Matale temple, spice garden, flexible transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Our driver was excellent; punctual, accommodating and informative. Our tour lasted 12 hours, not the 10 as advertised. A great way to see these amazing sights.”
See Kandy by tuk-tuk with a flexible local guide, visiting temples, viewpoints, gardens, tea stops, and cultural shows at a low price.
“Wasema was an excellent and experienced driver who made my time in Kandy truly enjoyable. He took me to all the iconic spots around the city and was incredibly patient while I stayed longer at places to take photos. He even became my personal photographer at times! I really appreciated his kindness, professionalism, and flexibility. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Kandy. I was very satisfied with his service.”
Travel from Kandy to cool, tea-covered Nuwara Eliya with waterfalls, temples, viewpoints, a tea factory, and a flexible local guide.
“Suranjith was our guide. He was excellent guide and very cooperative. Even offered us a King Coconut on the house. Highly recommended.”
Review of Aaliya Tours’ private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with practical advice on timing, costs, guides, stops, and value.
“This was a great day out, helped by a really knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide Mr. Irfan. The trip is a long day but there's lots to see and do, we left 8am and returned around 8pm so don't plan anything after. Mr Irfan talked about various as we drove past which was very interesting, and also offered a few extra stops with things to do, in addition to slowing down so we could take pictures. He seemed really proud to be able to show off the country. Although the driving may seem a bit crazy in Sri Lanka Mr Irfan was a good driver and kept us safe on the…”
Build a private Sri Lanka tour around your interests, with transport, guides, tickets, and itinerary help from Kandy for $55 per person.
“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”
Explore Kandy by private tuk-tuk, visiting temples, gardens, tea and craft workshops, with flexible stops and a traditional cultural show.
“Our day in Kandy was absolutely unforgettable, thanks to our fantastic guide! From start to finish, he made the tour incredibly enjoyable and insightful. We visited most of the city’s top attractions, each one brought to life by his deep knowledge and passion for the local culture. What truly set this tour apart was how he connected us with the heart of Kandy-giving us a genuine glimpse into the daily lives of the locals. It felt less like a typical sightseeing trip and more like a warm, immersive experience. His friendly and approachable nature made us feel comfortable and engaged throughout the day. If you’re considering a city tour in…”
Review of Kandy’s private tuk-tuk city tour, covering temples, viewpoints, dance, tea, gardens, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Tuk tuk driver was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. Fantastic way to see the sights of Kandy.”
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