Kandy Day Tour
Kandy is known for its lakeside setting, cultural heritage and surrounding green hills. Our Kandy day tour page helps you explore the planned experience and decide how the city could fit into your Sri Lanka trip.
About thisDay Tour
Kandy is the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka. Ringed by hills and centred on its lake, the last royal capital of the island is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – one of Buddhism's most revered sites – and a living culture of drummers, dancers and festivals.
This private day tour takes you up into the hill country in comfort, combining the sacred city itself with the gardens, viewpoints and tea-country scenery that surround it.
Tour highlights
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Walk the shores of Kandy Lake
- Stroll the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
- Take in the city from the Kandy viewpoint
- See the giant Bahirawakanda Buddha watching over the town
PlacesYou Will Visit
The stops that shape this day. The order and timing are planned around traffic, weather and your interests.
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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist temple, housing the relic of the Buddha's tooth within the old royal palace complex.
Things you will do
- Temple visit at the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Botanical gardens walk at Peradeniya
- Lake-side and viewpoint photo stops
- Optional cultural dance performance (seasonal)
What to bring
- Modest clothing for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light layer – the hill country is cooler than the coast
- Sunscreen and a hat
Who it suits
Perfect for culture and heritage travellers, families and anyone who wants the essential Kandy experience in a single private day.
Inclusions &Exclusions
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking driver
- Fuel, parking and highway charges
- Bottled water during the tour
- Complimentary gift for the guest
Not included
- Attraction entrance tickets (confirmed in your quotation)
- Meals and beverages (confirmed in your quotation)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Kandy: The Sacred Hill Capital
Journey into the misty hills to discover the spiritual heart of the island, home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth and rich Kandyan heritage. An overview of our Kandy Day Tour highlighting key locations such as Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy Viewpoint, and Bahirawakanda Buddha.
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