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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy is one of Sri Lanka’s centers of culture. Enjoy a magical evening of live performances, including traditional musical instruments, lyrical dances, and a fire show at the Kandyan Cultural Centre. You’re transferred to and from the show by an authentic Sri Lankan tuk-tuk with hotel pickup included in Kandy.
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Exciting evening with Fire Dancing cultural show
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Spend a day exploring some of the most significant cultural and historical sites in the Kandy area with this private day tour. You'll visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Dambulla Cave Temple, the Polonnaruwa Ruins, and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, all in your own private vehicle. You'll also get a chance to stop off at the recently constructed Sri Muthumariamman Temple along the way.
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Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from Kandy
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This tour focuses on Kandy’s British colonial history, something most city tours overlook. Travel through the city by tuk-tuk with your local guide, Sheroen, and visit the places that shaped colonial Ceylon—from tea plantations and wartime memorials to historic hotels and government buildings. The experience is private and flexible, allowing you to explore at a relaxed pace with time for photos and questions. Sheroen shares local knowledge and stories that bring the colonial era to life, offering insight into how British rule influenced Kandy’s architecture, tea industry, and culture. It’s a unique way to see Kandy beyond the usual tourist sites while learning about an important chapter of the city’s past.
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Colonial Tour of Kandy Tea Empire & British History by Tuk Tuk
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SL Tuk Tuk Travels stands out as a reputable and well-established tour company in Kandy. Our specialty lies in delivering tailored Tuk Tuk tours that promise distinctive and genuine glimpses of the city. Backed by experienced drivers, a commitment to comfort and safety, competitive pricing, and a sterling reputation, we guarantee an unforgettable and pleasurable tour experience for all our clients.
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Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk
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From Kandy : 6.30 am From Sigiriya starts at : 5.00 pm (You may have to wait till 5.00 pm even though you are ready to leave early since this is a group tour) Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave temple are iconic places in Sri Lanka and any traveler who visit Sri Lanka would love to see them. This tour provides you the opportunity for such travelers to fulfill their requirements within a short period of time and at an affordable price. A vehicle of very good condition will be arranged and the size of the vehicle depends on the number of bookings. It can be varied from minivan to luxury tourist coach. We will be picking up the travelers from a few pick-up points and you can contact us and get advice about the nearest location based on the hotel you are staying in Kandy.
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Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)
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Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s heritage hub. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, and admire scenic viewpoints overlooking the city. Discover vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and traditional crafts such as gem cutting, batik making, and wood carving. This flexible city tour covers all major attractions in Kandy, but within the 8-hour duration, travelers can select up to eight preferred sites, including temples, gardens, museums, and cultural centers. For those short on time, half-day tour options are also available, offering a personalized experience guided by friendly local experts. Enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and nature in one unforgettable day in Sri Lanka’s hill capital.
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Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours
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Enjoy the captivating charm and beauty of the city on this enriching tour that lasts 5 hours! This immersive journey epitomizes the magnificence of Sri Lanka, ranging from ancient temples to sacred monuments and lush gardens to artisanal craftsmanship. Stroll through temple grounds filled with age-old monuments and stand in front of intricate carvings along with towering statues, old murals filled with deep spiritual tales, and much more. Explore memorials and learn about the captivating lore behind the WWII bonds to this island. From the gem museum to tea factories, enjoy the local crops and the rhythm of the city. Take a look at splendid woodworks crafted by rememberable local craftsmen along with deep-rooted wellness wisdom at Ayurveda villages. Appreciate the well-known World Royal Botanical Garden as they depict art through exotic plants combined with soothing pathways, creating an oasis that is rich with vibrance.
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Kandy City Tour by TukTuk with Laka
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Marvel at two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single tour with this all-inclusive day trip that saves time with private round-trip transportation from a number of pick-up locations plus fees and lunch. Stop at both the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple for guided tours, plus opt to visit an Gem Museum & Showroom and Wood Carving Center along the way.
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Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive
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Spend a day exploring ancient stupas and statues of Anuradhapura and Avukana on this private day trip from Kandy. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Anuradhapura, where you'll visit numerous stupas and ancient Buddhist sites, including the Jethawanaramaya Stupa, which was the world's tallest stupa at the time of its construction.
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Private Day Trip to Anuradhapura Kingdom and Avukana From Kandy
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Explore the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya with ease on this guided full-day tour. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a comfortable vehicle and make your way to the Sigiriya area. Accompanied by your guide, learn about the history of the area and visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale Hindu Temple, the Spice Garden, and more.
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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle
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Travel through Sri Lanka like a local—by train—to take in the sights on your journey. Departing from Kandy, the journey to Badulla (Ella) is considered one of the country's most scenic journeys and departs twice per day to fit your schedule. Second or third class tickets include reserved seats.
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Kandy to Ella Train Tickets - Reserved Seats
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Begin your journey from Kandy with an early hotel pickup. First, visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 5th-century marvel featuring lion-paw entrances, ancient frescoes, and royal ruins atop the rock. Next, explore the vibrant Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale, known for its colorful Dravidian architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or take an optional village tour for an authentic cultural experience. Then, head to Minneriya National Park for an exciting jeep safari, where you may witness the spectacular gathering of wild elephants. Continue to the historic Dambulla Cave Temple, home to centuries-old murals and over 150 Buddha statues. On your return to Kandy, stop at the Sirilak Spice and Herbal Garden to discover Sri Lanka’s famous herbs and spices.
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Kandy to Sigiriya Fortress and Dambulla Day Tour
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The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is Kandy's most popular attraction, and lines to buy tickets can get long. If you want to save time and hassle at the ticket counter, you can simply pre-book your admission ticket to this famed UNESCO World Heritage Site online.
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Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic Entrance Ticket with Guide
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Travel to Sigiriya and Dambulla with ease on this day tour from Kandy with a round-trip transfer. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a private vehicle with a driver-guide. Explore the temples and statues at Sigiriya. Next, continue to Dambulla, where you can admire the large ancient cave temple complex.
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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours
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Explore Sri Lanka’s tea country with ease on this guided full-day tour. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a vehicle with a driver and make your way through the scenic countryside to Nuwara Eliya. Visit tea plantations and tea factories in the rolling hills. Stop by Ramboda Falls and Gregory Lake and take in the views.
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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour
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Combine visits to two of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage sites—the Dambulla Cave Temple and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress—on this single private tour from Kandy. Enjoy personalized attention from your dedicated guide and the ability to move at your own pace while you explore. Learn about the ancient cave complex and the rock fortress through guided commentary customized to your group's interests.
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Day tour to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy
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We will collect you from your hotel in Kandy at 8:30 am. Following this, we will embark on a delightful one-hour journey to our first destination of the day: the renowned Ambuluwawa. After our visit, you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in the vicinity (meal not included). This is an excellent chance to experience the exquisite local cuisine! Once you are refreshed, we will proceed to the village of Ramboda to explore its magnificent waterfalls, set against breathtaking landscapes. Please remember to bring your camera! In conclusion, we will return to the vehicle and transport you back to your hotel in Kandy.
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Ambuluwawa & Ramboda Falls Tour From Kandy
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Explore Kandy in the most fun way imaginable, on a private tuk-tuk tour. Rather than coop yourself in a cab or tire yourself out on foot; journey through the city from landmark to landmark: Soaking in its spirit and street life from your chauffeured 3-wheeler. Stop to stroll the stunning Royal Botanical Gardens, gaze over Kandy Lake, see the Temple of the Tooth, and more. Central hotel pickup and drop-off provide the finishing touches.
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Half-Day Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk
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Unless you hire a car, visiting Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed ruined capital of Anuradhapura from Colombo, Negombo or Kandy in a day is impossible. This private tour delivers: with return air-conditioned transport and a driver-guide to show you around. Roam the temples, ponds, and shrines, including the Jetavanarama stupa; and hear tales of this ancient and sacred city you’d otherwise miss. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease and comfort.
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Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Colombo
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This Kandy sightseeing tour visits multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed city with a professional guide. Learn about thousands of rare plants, trees, and orchid varieties at the 147-acre (60-hectare) Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya. In the afternoon, head to Kandy View Point and see the Temple of Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), followed by the Gem Museum, a woodcrafting workshop and Kandyan cultural show. Pickup and drop-off from your Kandy hotel is included.
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Full-Day Kandy Highlights Tour
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See Kandy's sights from Colombo even if you're short on time on this convenient private day trip. Enjoy three experiences in one trip: In addition to city sightseeing, you'll also visit a tea factory and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya. You also have the flexibility to be picked up from towns other than Colombo, such as Negombo and Kalutara.
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Kandy Day Trip from Colombo: Tea Factory- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens-Kandy
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Kandy being the Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, has many things to offer it's visitors. It includes the history, rich culture, ancient buildings, places with archaeological values top on the beautiful surrounding. Word Kandy in inherited from the Sinhala word "Kanda" meaning the hilly area. As the name says, it's a hilly area surrounded by a set of beautiful mountains. Temple of the sacred tooth relic is considered as one of the main places in Sri Lanka to visit. Probably it's the most important temple for any Buddhist live in any country of the world. We will assign a qualified and experienced person who can explain about all the places we have included in the tour. He will be driving a car of a latest model assuring a comfortable transport for your tour. You are free to talk to the guide and do the necessary changes to the tour plan if you want to skip any place or if you want to spend more time at a particular place. Hope you will enjoy the time in Kandy with Mahaweli.
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Evening Tour at the Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy
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Witness the amazing tourist spots of Sri Lanka, Visit Kandy is a bustling city built around a lake in central Sri Lanka. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist World. It can be beautiful, loud and peaceful, depending on where you go. climb Sigiriya rock, Experience the coolest place in Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya, view the breathtaking scenery in Ella, The Udawalawe National Park is the only place in the world where an elephant sighting is guaranteed on every game drive. Get close to exotic birds and beasts found in this renowned safari park, including wild elephants and an occasional leopard.
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4 Days Tour to Sigiriya Nuwara Eliya Ella & Udawalawe From Kandy
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Spend a day seeing ancient sites and learning about village life with this private full-day tour from Kandy. You'll start with a visit to the Sigiriya rock fortress before continuing to the village of Anura, where you'll learn about day-to-day life and have the chance to sample a traditional meal (for a fee). Your final stop will be the Dambulla Cave Temple complex, home to 153 ancient murals and Buddha statues.
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Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences
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