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Explore Sri Lanka's verdant tea-producing country on this private tour from Kandy. Private round-trip transportation makes for a pleasant journey; you can relax and enjoy the scenery instead of fussing over driving and directions. Visit the English-influenced town of Nuwara Eliya, the Ramboda Waterfall, and a local tea plantation, listening to guided commentary and asking questions as you go. Private tour means personalized attention convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Kandy Private transportation lets you enjoy the ride Travel at your own pace and ask questions
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From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Tour
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Explore the Ancient Wonders of Polonnaruwa with Aaliya Tours! Join Aaliya Tours on a captivating day trip to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle and an expert driver, knowledgeable in both local history and safe travel. Visit iconic landmarks such as Gala Vihara, Lankatilaka Temple, Polonnaruwa Ruins, and the Archaeological Museum, where you'll discover the ancient splendor of this once-mighty kingdom. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, continue exploring Rankot Vihara, Tivanka Image House, and Thuparama Gedige. This affordable, personalized tour offers a rich cultural experience, bringing history to life without compromising comfort or safety. Book now for a day full of adventure and discovery in Sri Lanka’s ancient heartland!
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Day tour to Polonnaruwa From Kandy by Aaliya Tours
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Discover Kandy in the most authentic way — by Tuk Tuk with a private chauffeur-guide. This unique tour takes you beyond standard sightseeing, combining cultural landmarks, scenic views, and local life experiences. ✔️ Visit highlights such as the Royal Botanical Garden, Bahirawakanda White Buddha, Kandy Lake, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic ✔️ Enjoy breathtaking city viewpoints and capture memorable photos ✔️ Experience local culture with fruit tastings and vibrant street life ✔️ Flexible and customizable – explore at your own pace with a private guide This blend of iconic attractions, hidden gems, and authentic encounters makes your Kandy journey unforgettable.
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Kandy Tuk Tuk City Tour – Temple of the Tooth, Lake & Viewpoints
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Choose your own adventure with this private car and driver service, who are ready to take you anywhere you’d like to go and visit in Sri Lanka. Choose one-day or multi-day excursions, and your group can consist of anywhere from one to 10 members. Guides can answer questions, help with buying tickets, and discuss all aspects of Sri Lankan life, too.
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Private Car With certified Guide for Multi Day Tours
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Sri Lanka is home to all sorts of interesting creatures, which are best viewed on a guided safari. With this tour to Wasgamuwa National Park from Kandy, you'll get to see all sorts of animals in their natural environment, including marsh elephants, all with a guide who's experienced in leading safaris to show you the way.
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Wasgamuwa National Park Safari from Kandy
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Leave the planning of your Sri Lanka itinerary to the professionals on a fully customized private tour with hotel pickup. Choose from existing itineraries or make your own based on your interests. You won't have to plan any logistics and can consult experts to make your dream holiday, from which cities you should visit to which activities you should consider.
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Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka
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We start from Kandy. On our way to Sigiriya first stop will be Matale Hindu temple. Its one of biggest & colorful Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. Then second stop will be Nalanda Gedige as known center point of Sri Lanka. Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone temple .Third stop will be Cave temple Dambulla. It is also World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. This cave temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Fourth stop will be Sigiriya . Also known as the Lion's Rock. This ruin is surrounded by gardens, ponds and other structures. Sigiriya also a World Heritage site. After visit we can stop our tour for lunch break. After that we drive you back to Kandy. This all tour will take 10hours with transportation and visits of attractions .After all we drive you back to Kandy. Then we can drop you any hotel or any place in around Kandy.
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Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip from Kandy
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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.
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Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch
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Experience authentic Sri Lankan village cooking with a welcoming local family in Kandy. In a traditional village kitchen surrounded by greenery, you will prepare 8 Sri Lankan dishes using fresh ingredients, aromatic spices, coconut milk, clay pots, traditional utensils, and simple modern tools so you can recreate the recipes at home. Discover flavours from different regions of Sri Lanka while learning local cooking techniques. After the class, enjoy the meal you prepared with seasonal Sri Lankan fruits in an outdoor village-style dining hut. Hotel pickup and drop-off, dinner, bottled water, and one welcome drink are included. Choose your preferred dishes from the menu before the experience.
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Sri Lankan Village Cooking Class in Kandy with Hotel Transfers
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This is a unique tour from Kandy where you can truly experience the beauty of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, its scenic views, while also learning about the tea process. You will see beautiful waterfalls and tea plantations where you can go close to them. Out of the 2 waterfalls, one is a short downhill walk through a hotel, and the other is a 25-minute climb of steps, which is optional. The tour can also be customized as you wish, adding different destinations. Read less
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kandy to ella private day tour
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Learn how to cook an authentic Sri Lankan meal from scratch during this private workshop, hosted by a local family. Choose whichever ingredients you prefer and then listen to hands-on instructions in assembling your own bespoke lunch or dinner. Bottled water and a welcome tea or coffee are included.
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Cooking With Village Family
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Spend a day visiting three of Sri Lanka's most impressive attractions on this private tour from Kandy. You'll visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Cave Temple, and have the opportunity to take the challenging climb up to the top of Pidurangala Rock. Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver is included, so you’ll just need to pay for your admission tickets.
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From Kandy to Sigiriya Dambulla and Pidurangala Day Trip
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Feel like a true local in Kandy thanks to this 11-hour private sightseeing tour by air-conditioned car. During your trip you’ll visit the Giragama tea plantation, the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Bahirawakanda Temple, see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and enjoy a Kandy Cultural Show, plus much more.
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Private Day Trip To Highlights in Kandy.
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Combine white water rafting with ziplining, trekking, and the chance to jump into—and slide down—natural streams with this adventure activity. You'll go rafting on the Kelaniya River, crossing five big rapids and four minor ones, followed by ziplining, trekking, and a visit to the natural waterslides of the Katarangala Streams.
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Adventure Experience N in Kitulgala
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Embark on a captivating journey through history and spirituality with our Aukana, and Anuradhapura Tour. Our friendly driver will meet you at your hotel in Kandy, ensuring a seamless start to your day. After a scenic two-hour drive, you'll arrive at the awe-inspiring Aukana, where you can witness the magnificent Aukana Buddha statue. Next, explore the iconic Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodi, sacred sites that hold deep spiritual significance. Finally, immerse yourself in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, where you'll discover its rich historical treasures and architectural marvels. This tour offers a unique blend of spirituality, cultural exploration, and historical discovery, allowing travelers to witness the grandeur of Sri Lanka's ancient civilization. Book this tour to delve into the fascinating heritage of the region, creating cherished memories and a profound connection to the country's rich past.
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Anuradhapura And Aukana All Inclusive Day Tour 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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The 5th Kumbal Perahera is the final night of the early procession phase of the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It takes place at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and features traditional dancers, drummers, and decorated elephants carrying the Sacred Tooth Relic casket. It is more organized and slightly more elaborate than the earlier Kumbal Perahera nights, and it serves as a transition toward the grander Randoli Perahera processions.
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Kandy Esala Perahera - Day 05 (2026-Aug-22)
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Embark on a seamless full-day guided tour to discover the captivating Sigiriya ancient rock fortress effortlessly. Begin your journey from your comfortable accommodation in Kandy, as you travel in a luxury vehicle towards the enchanting Sigiriya region. With the guidance of your knowledgeable tour guide, delve into the rich history of the area while exploring notable attractions such as the Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale Hindu Temple, the Spice Garden, and other fascinating sites.
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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour with a private vehicle
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Begin your day in the scenic city of Kandy, setting off on a captivating journey toward Sri Lanka’s wild northwest for an unforgettable jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park—the island’s largest and most untouched wildlife sanctuary. Traverse through dense forests and serene villus (natural lakes) in search of elusive leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, and vibrant birdlife. After your thrilling safari, the return journey offers two enriching cultural stops: the sacred Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple, where ancient Buddhist scriptures were first written, and the aromatic Ranweli Spice Garden, where you’ll discover the secrets of Sri Lanka’s spice heritage through guided walks and sensory experiences. This tour blends adventure, spirituality, and tradition into one seamless day of discovery.
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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari Tour From Kandy
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See some of the best natural formations and attractions on this private tour from Kandy. You visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya’s ancient rock fortress, and Pidurangala rock. Transport is provided so no need to organize that yourself. Admission fees are not included, however, so bring some extra cash for that.
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Dambulla, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Tour from Kandy
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Kandy is most beautiful place in the Sri Lanka and it also world heritage city as well .The visitors who come to Kandy can get amazing city tour experience with local tuk tuk Driver /Guide who help you very well including most highlighted place around the Kandy.
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Kandy City Tuk Tuk guide Tour full Day
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Spend a day immersing yourself in Sri Lankan history on this tour, ideal for travelers who want to see a lot but don't have a lot of time to spare. Visit the Pidurangala rock formation, the rock fortress of Sigiriya, and the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple with an English-speaking driver to take care of getting you from point to point.
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Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Private Day Trip
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Beautiful mountain and nature trails You can walk with an amazing experience, You will explore Tea state trails, Pine & Eucalyptus forest. You can see birds, small animals, and butterflies. You have crossing waterfall & natural pool. Here you can be swimming. After walking through magical terrace rice fields you are entering the traditional village. On the way, you can see vegetable gardens and spice gardens. You can meet village people and learn about village culture and breathtaking views, a cloud forest. You can get fresh air and booking your tour with Nature paradise tours. Pick up from hotel: 7:00 am – 7:30 am Start Trekking: 9:30 am – 10:00 am End Trekking: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Grade: Smooth medium grade Transport Duration: 1.30 hours from Kandy Trekking Duration: 4 to 5 hours Altitude: 1000 to 500 meters Distance: 10 to 15 km
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Knuckles Spice Trail Trek from Kandy
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Check off two UNESCO World Heritage sites in just a day on this private tour from UNESCO-listed Kandy, with transfers direct from your hotel. Leave left-side driving to your chauffeur and enjoy the view as you travel first to Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla), then the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, famed for its lion gate and palace. Expect close encounters with macaques at Dambulla.
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Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van
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