Kandy Tours, Tickets, & Activities

‘Travel back in time’ on this full-day, British colonial-themed, private tour of Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya region. Enjoy a ride aboard a vintage train into the Sri Lankan highlands, before discovering the Nuwara Eliya, a British resort area that thrived in the 19th and 20th centuries. En route back to Kandy, visit Ramboda Falls and stop at Blue Field Tea Factory.

Discover the gorgeous, UNESCO-protected Central Highlands of Sri Lanka on a private day trip from Kandy. Traveling with an informative personal guide, head into the island’s lush hill country, famous for its tea estates, exotic flora, waterfalls and cool mountain climate. Learn about tea production and sample some varieties at a Nuwara Eliya tea factory,  and stop to admire the spectacular Ramboda Falls. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and Gregory Lake before concluding with a drive back to Kandy.

This half-day safari will give you the chance of visiting Udawalawe National Park which is one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants. An Asian elephant herd, no less than 250, is permanently residing at Udawalawe national park. The park is capable of sustaining large numbers of elephants because of its abundant water sources. Hundreds of elephants annually migrate to the park from nearby protected areas as well. Udawalawe national park was created for elephants displaced by the construction of the adjoining Udawalawe reservoir. Furthermore, Udawalawe is an important bird area with a wide range such as aquatic, birds of prey, and land birds in abundance. If you like to explore Sri Lankan birdlife, morning safari experiences are known to include rare bird sightings frequently.

(SKU: LK60022700) Visit a famous tea plantation with your own private guide. • A flexible program with enough breaks/stop to appreciate the surroundings. • Beautiful sightseeing: waterfalls, tea plantations, scenic view. • Some recreational parts are included in the tour.

Take one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic train rides—from Kandy to Ella—without having to arrange tickets or transfers independently on this Private Trip. After Hotel pickup,Go on a City Tour in Kandy and take your seat—chosen for optimal views—on the Ella-bound train. Then, admire tea estates, valleys, and villages as you travel into hill country before time in Ella to shop and eat (own expense), Your tour will end at the kandy the Kandy Railway station

You will be able to enjoy a trilling three hours safari in Yala National Park with the opportunity of spotting lot of wild life creatures including Leopards, Wild Elephants, Sloth Bears, Water Buffalo any many more. It consist of 215 bird species, 44 species of mammals, 47 reptiles, 18 amphibian species, 21 freshwater fish as per the records. If you are lucky, you will spot more of these wild animals.

Knuckles is a world heritage forest in Sri Lanka and it offers magnificent views and harbors many species endemic to this forest range.Hiking in this World heritage Knuckles mountain range will be an experience of a lifetime. To name few of the animals endemic to this range: Crestless Lizard (Calotes Leocephalus), Pigmy Lizard (Cophotis ceylonica) and Kangaroo Lizard (Otocryptus Wiegmanni) and are leaf nose lizard (Ceretophora Tennennti). On the ther hand it has many waterfalls and mountain peaks to climb and explore. Knuckles range is home to no less than 200 bird species. Fifteen of these species are endemic to Sri Lanka, they are: Spot Wing thrush, Sri Lankan blue magpie Jungle fowl, Yellow-fronted barbet, small barbet, Sri Lankan warbler, White faced starling, Sri Lanka white-eye, Black headed bulbul, Yellow eared bulbul, dusk blue flycatcher, brown capped babbler and Layard’s parakeet.

Experience the excitement of white-water rafting while you’re in Sri Lanka with minimal effort on this trip in Kitulgala. All instructions and equipment, including helmets and life vests, are laid on. You’ll paddle a shared raft through calm waters and rapids on the jungle-fringed Kelani River—all with the guidance of instructor, so you can enjoy the thrills and scenery worry-free. Round-trip transport from select locations are included for convenience.

Conquer one of Sri Lanka’s toughest and most scenic hill treks on this private full-day Devil’s Staircase hike from Bambarakanda. With a personal guide, walk the steep trail to Bambarakanda Falls and on to Ohiya. Follow tracks through tall pines and tea plantations, hike through a cliff pass, and admire far-reaching views and the waterfalls, Sri Lanka’s highest. Rest stops, refreshments, picnic lunch, and backup vehicle are included. Suitable for experienced hikers.

Get under the skin of Kandy’s history and culture on a full-day private tour. Explore the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, visit the lakeside Temple of the Tooth, admire aerial views of Kandy from the Sri Mahabodhi Vihara Buddha statue, and more. Plus, break for lunch (own expense) and experience a Kandy Cultural Show: a celebration of traditional Kandyan song, music, fire acts, and masked dance. Private guide, private air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Learn how to prepare a range of authentic dishes against the backdrop of central Sri Lanka’s lovely scenery—this private cooking class offers an immersive introduction to the country’s culinary traditions. Following pickup from your hotel in Kandy, you’ll visit a local market where you can select ingredients. Upon arriving at the cooking-class facilities, tour local fields and rice paddies, and even pick your own vegetables. Then, with your guide’s instruction, learn how to make an array of dishes using only traditional tools and techniques.

Spend the day hiking through the Riverston area of Sri Lanka’s highlands on a guided trek, including lunch. Climb to Riverston Peak for panoramic views over the misty Knuckles Mountains and Thelgamu river valley. Walk through the Pittawala Paththana grasslands and trace a jungle path to Sera Ella waterfall to sit on the rock seats under the spray. Village lunch, refreshment stops, private guide, and backup vehicle are included on this medium-difficulty hike.

The Golden Temple of Dambulla and the Ancient City of Sigiriya are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this private tour from Kandy visits both in one day. Climb the dramatic rock fortress of Sigiriya, tuck into a delicious curry lunch (own expense), then explore the Buddhist cave complex of Dambulla with its gigantic rock-carved Buddha.

Enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private tour of Polonnaruwa and Minneriya from Kandy. With a private guide dedicated to you and your party, you'll get the most out of commentary tailored to your interests. Visit the many architectural and archaeological sites, including Gal Vihara, the Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sathmahal Prasada, Medirigiriya Vatadage, and theLankathilaka Image House, among others.

Escape the bustle of Sri Lanka’s second-largest city and head out into stunning Knuckles Mountain Range on this off-the-beaten-track, full-day cycling tour from Kandy. Natural highlights along the way include a diverse flora and fauna-filled pygmy forest and panoramic Corbet’s Gap. You’ll also enjoy a tasty all-inclusive lunch and free round-trip hotel transfers.

We can prepare your day tour unique and specialized - and safeguard from hidden dangers. in this case. We will send a experience and expert driver with good quality of conditioned car or van, who drive carefully in Sri Lankan Roads, well expert in activities, trustworthy of your day tour. The tour begin as much as early convenience for you, first visit to Matale hindu temple, One of the most visually dominant features of this temple is it's 55m high Gopuram (Raja Koburum), a large décor Next we visit the Spice Garden, where you will be introduced to different spices and shown how some these spices are grown and processes. Next we visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. After lunch you will be visit at the Sigiriya Lion Rock which you will climb to reach the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. And the last visit to Polonnaruwe, Polonnaruwa,is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Take one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic train rides—from Kandy to Ella—without having to arrange tickets or transfers independently on this private trip. After Kandy hotel pickup, take your seat—chosen for optimal views—on the Ella-bound train. Then, admire tea estates, valleys, and villages as you travel into hill country before time in Ella to shop and eat (own expense), and a chauffeured return drive to Kandy.

(SKU: LK75020100)The 4-hour Udawattekele Forest Reserve Hike gives you the opportunity to hike through the ancient forests of Kandy. Step into a different world ruled by the jungle. Hike through trails underlaid with stone that were once pretty little avenues in colorful green pleasure gardens, centuries ago. Sight rare and endemic bird species. Come upon ancient ruins of dwellings used by monks. Identify a number of orchids and other species of plants amongst the undergrowth. Sense the mysterious aura of this dense patch of forest right in the middle of the urban landscape.

Hike through the Knuckles Range on this private hiking tour with a guide. Planning a trekking tour in unfamiliar territory may be daunting; traveling with a guide means you'll have no worries about getting lost. All refreshments and lunch are included, and you can walk at your own pace and ask plenty of questions.

(SKU: LK74020800) This tour takes you on an adventurous hike and drive through the lush tropical wilderness of Sri Lanka, on a quest to search out some of the most elusive waterfalls of the midlands.

When one thinks of travelling in Sri Lanka, the first thing that comes to mind is its beaches.But what’s less well-known is Sri Lanka’s amazing hill country. Mostly concentrated in the Central Province, the higher elevations of the island provide a very different environment to the rest of the country. We’re not referring to Kandy or Nuwara Eliya or the usual tourist hotspots that people run to, to escape the summer heat, but country that is significantly hillier. There are plenty of hiking trails for the casual traveller. Places like Horton Plains and Ella offer a great experience for everyone without being too physically strenuous. But if you like your trails a bit tougher, more exotic, and a lot less crowded, then the Knuckles range of mountains spanning the districts of Kandy and Matale is probably the best place you could find. So called because the folds and peaks look like the knuckles of a closed fist, the mountain range is largely untouched and very beautiful.

I’m Chitra from a traditional Sri Lankan family. Government certified and award winning cooking & baking teacher since 1989, awarded the Inspirational woman of the year award in 2011. I present you a unique culinary journey that will indulge you in a hands on Sri Lankan cuisine experience. The venue is easily accessible through the Colombo-Kandy highway, nestled in a tranquil area within Kandy city limits. Please refer my featured article on New York Times (Jan 30, 2019) under Frugal traveler “Sri Lanka, an Island Nation That Is Best Savored Slowly” By Lucas Peterson who enjoyed the Flavours of Sri Lanka cooking class booked as an abnb experience.

Set yourself on a truly awe-inspiring journey of one of the most beloved townships in Sri Lanka. The twisting, serpentine road to Nuwera Eliya from Kandy affords a spectacular view of green mountain ranges, coasted by deep, ripe valleys, stone-wall tunnels and dazzling waterfalls; all within the comfort of a private luxury air-conditioned vehicle. Friendly and clean road-side snack shops present an excellent opportunity for grabbing a quick bite and freshening up. Enveloped by a gradient of blue hills, perfectly manicured botanical gardens, lush tea estates and clean mountain air, the city is the textbook definition of a breath of fresh life. Country houses and buildings fashioned in colonial-era architecture blend effortlessly with the picturesque back drop of a crystal clear, rich blue Lake Gregory, creating a sense of old-age romance and adventure, straight from a Jane Eyre novel. If you are in need of a much needed escape then this is the tour for you.

Without driving yourself—something not recommended to visitors to Sri Lanka—visiting Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park in a day from Kandy is impossible. This private tour makes it easy: with a personal driver-guide to explain the sights and scenery, and comfortable private minivan transport. Explore Dambulla’s icon-filled caves, view Sigiriya rocktop ruins, and enjoy a 4x4 safari to see Minneriya’s elephants or a local village tour.