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The 15 Best Kandy Day Trips from Colombo

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Kandy is three hours up into the hills, and the road matters as much as the destination: Pinnawala’s elephants, a tea factory, then the lake and the Temple of the Tooth. Compared here on pace, entry fees and whether the botanical gardens at Peradeniya make the cut.

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour - The early pickup that sets the whole rhythm

1.From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

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

Full-day Kandy tour from Colombo or Negombo with Tooth Relic Temple, elephant bathing, Bahirawa Buddha, and tea tasting, optional factories.

“Excellent day in a private car with an excellent host Dilip - he really helped make the day very special with his knowledge of the area and helping to tailor the day to support our wants. A few comments for people considering booking this trip: the elephant event that attracted us is only a small part of what you see, be aware there is a lot of travelling albeit in a comfortable car - Kandy from Colombo is a good few hour drive although it is broken up with a few interesting stops that help support knowledge of the area and demonstrate the skills of locals.”

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Colombo to Central Province: Pickup, Drive Time, and Comfort

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

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

Full-day Kandy trip from Colombo with Pinnawala elephants, the UNESCO Temple of the Tooth, spices, crafts, gems, and a tea factory stop.

“Enjoyed visiting the Elephants and engaging in feeding. The tea factory was very educational and great product. The gems museum was another great learning experience as was the panoramic view. The Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic was fascinating and had a good guide. Finally I loved the Royal Botanical Gardens. A great guide who also was a skilled driver. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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

03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe - Day 1: Sigiriya Museum, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy Show, and Lion Rock Climb

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

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

See Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Ella, and Udawalawe on a fast 3-day Sri Lanka route from Colombo with hotels, guide, and key sights.

“A wonderful tour through exciting places in central Sri Lanka. Definitely lived up to our expectations. Good hotels. Most important was our driver/guide Mr. "Range", a very nice person, always looking out for our welfare and safety. He was also an excellent driver that took us safely through the sometimes hectic and chaotic traffic.”

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: UNESCO Kandy’s main emotional stop

Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

Kandy Day Tour From Colombo - Price and logistics: what $55 really covers

5.Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $55

A long, guided day from Colombo to Kandy, with the Tooth Temple, Peradeniya gardens, and tea stop included in one packed ride.

“I had booked the trip as an individual, had to pay twice the price and was then traveling in a group.. I'm afraid not durable!Auto-translated”

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Airport to Kandy Drop

Airport to Kandy Drop - The 3-hour timing, and why it can stretch (or feel fine)

6.Airport to Kandy Drop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $27

Private airport pickup from Colombo to Kandy with an air-conditioned car and driver, bottled water, and easy hotel drop-off 24/7.

“We received a brilliant service from this operator. They were highly professional and communicative, responded really quickly. We would highly recommend this operator.”

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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower - Getting to Pinnawala: pickup, transport, and a smart route feel

3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo - Day 1 in Kandy: Temple of the Tooth, lakeside views, and Peradeniya gardens

8.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

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

A 3-day private tour from Colombo covering Kandy, tea country Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya rock and Dambulla caves with chauffeured comfort.

“My tour guide Keerthe was excellent and very helpful in making the tour best suited for me. The elephant safari and Sigiriya rock fortress were incredible. I liked my trip so much I booked a day trip to galle.”

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Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats)

Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats) - What the ride is really like in 2nd class

9.Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats)

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

Prebook reserved 2nd-class seats for the Colombo Fort to Kandy train, with e-tickets and scenic non-stop views in 2-3 hours.

“So, the tickets are accurate, the train is on time, the e-ticket works for the controllers and no need to print it out. The only thing is the agency shares the e-ticket on the night before, i.e. 5-6 hours before the train which, having booked from abrRead more”

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4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya

4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya - Day 1 in Kandy: spices, gems, the Tooth Relic, and a cultural show

Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo - Your 7:30 am start: how the day stays manageable

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $65

Private Kandy and Pinnawala day tour from Colombo with hotel pickup, elephant time, tea stops, Sacred Tooth Relic, and Kandy viewpoint.

“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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Kandy Full-Day Tour

Kandy Full-Day Tour - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: The Main Event

12.Kandy Full-Day Tour

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

Colombo to Kandy day trip with the Temple of Tooth, spice and tea stops, gem shopping, Kandy Lake breaks, lunch, and pickup.

“Overall we loved the tour because Kandy was beautiful, and enjoyed the over-touristy stops. However, we were extremely disappointed that our driver ripped us off by charging us for a dancing show that was in fact free. The driver aRead more”

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Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More

Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More - Comfort and Luggage: What Your Ride Actually Includes

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $65

Private air-conditioned Sri Lanka transfers from Bandaranaike to Colombo, Galle, Ella, Sigiriya, Kandy and more, up to 3 people.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided during my recent trip. The driver was extremely friendly, caring, and supportive throughout the journey. I also received great assistance from Mr. Fernandes, wRead more”

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From Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour

From Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour - Sigiriya Rock Fortress: The Steps, the Stories, and the Prize View

14.From Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour

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

Private day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya, with UNESCO sites and a 4x4 safari for elephants.

“The pick up time was on time. The taxi was comfortable and had good air con. The stops we did were Dambulla, Sigiriya and the minneriya elephant tour. We were offered the elephant tour however I felt this was part of what we actually booked. At dambulla we had to pay to put our shoes away which I felt was a rip off. The guide didn’t come up to dambulla or sigiriya to explain any of it which I thought they might have done with it being a tour. The sites that we saw were still impressive but we perhaps would have got more out of it with explanations. On…”

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Best Of Sri lanka Tour (06 Days 05 Nights) – Kandy- N.Eliya -Bentota-Colombo

Best Of Sri lanka Tour (06 Days 05 Nights) - Kandy- N.Eliya -Bentota-Colombo - Day 2 in Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: Tooth Relic Temple, Ramboda waterfalls, and tea factory tasting

15.Best Of Sri lanka Tour (06 Days 05 Nights) – Kandy- N.Eliya -Bentota-Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $366

6 days from Kandy to Bentota with elephants, tea country, Galle Fort sunsets, and a smooth private chauffeur, plus airport pickup.

“Premil was fantastic, very responsive with communication in the planning stage prior to our arrival and very dependable once we arrived. We hired Premil for a six day tour of the country and would recommend him to anyone. He aided in the Read more”

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