Kandy Tours

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. If you choose Nanu Oya, the train departs in the afternoon. Second or third class tickets include reserved seats.

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.

The Knuckles Mountain Range is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular spot for hikers. The dense forest, surrounded by 35 mystical mountains that range from 900 to 1900 meters, is home to stunning hiking trails. With cascading waterfalls in every clearing, quaint villages are hidden amid the mountains, many terraced rice fields as well as numerous rare and elusive animals, this 234-square-kilometer range displays the best of Sri Lanka’s diverse natural beauty and booking Your tour with Nature paradise tours.

Here we are offering you a verified tour guide for free or charge. So that he will explain you everything and you can ask any questions you want. A day tour of Sigiriya and Dambulla will suffice for you to explore Sri Lanka’s Majestic past. Leave at 8 a.m , enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities. See the Golden Rock, a cave temple which dates back to the 1st Century B.C. Sigiriya – visit the renowned Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, which tells a tale of power, intrigue and tragedy.

Kandy’s rich offering of cuisines can make it difficult to know where to start exploring the local food scene. This private Kandy food tour removes the guesswork by taking you straight to the places that locals love to go: try new markets, fresh ingredients, and natural juices that are sure to please. Eight food tastings and two non-alcoholic drinks are included, so be sure to come hungry.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy thrilling look at the elephants of Minneriya National Park , Kaudulla National Park Or Hurulu Eco Park, during this 3 TO 4 hour private Jeep safari. Travel to a wilderness refuge known for hosting one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants on earth (each June through September), observing these giant creatures as they drink, feed, and congregate. The chance to observe numerous species of birds, amphibians, and fish is an added bonus. Travel from Kandy, Habarana, Sigiriya Or Dambulla to One Of National Park by Jeep Enjoy a 3-4 hour safari ride With an English speaking Driver / Guide.

You are lucky to enjoy amazing scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella or from Ella to Kandy. How we do ? We do book train tickets for you in-advance and our agent will handover your tickets at railway station or we can handover tickets to your hotel. We will inform you train time and all details via email or telephone. What you should do ? You just book our package you are looking right now, and please let us know your hotel details and route (either from Kandy to Ella or Ella to Kandy) and any other requirements. Tickets are subject to availability. In case of unavailability we would book next best available options for you. You agreed to above suggestion by continuing the booking.

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.

(SKU: LK60020400) This private day trip will visit three famous destinations in Sri Lanka, one is historical, another cultural, and the final destination a place where man meets nature. The historical destination is the rock fortress, Sigiriya; the cultural destination is the beautiful rural village, Hiriwaduna; and the final nature destination is the Minneriya National Park. You will be visiting Sigiriya first for a view of the famous Sigiriya Rock Paintings and the many marvelous ‘modern’ additions that King Kasiappa had in his fortress. Afterwards you will visit a Sri Lankan village still living in a bygone era for a taste of authentic Sri Lankan traditions and activities (the tasting part is literal as you will get lunch here too). Finally, you will be visiting the Minneriya National Park for a chance to see some wildlife in their natural habitats.

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.

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.

Get out in Sri Lankan nature and explore the Misty Mountains in the Knuckles Range with a private guide. This private trekking tour includes an overnight campsite set up for your and all meals; planning a trek like this in unfamiliar territory may be tough on your own, but this tour provides everything. Hike at your own pace in the company of a private guide and keep your eye out for local bird and plant life species in one of the country's most biologically diverse places.

Round up three top Sri Lanka attractions in a single outing with this private Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya National Park day trip from Kandy. Rather than grappling with bus timetables or bartering with cabs, rely on a driver-guide and private air-conditioned vehicle to ferry you between the sites. Climb Sigiriya Rock, explore Dambulla’s Buddha-filled caves, and take a Minneriya safari to see wild elephants, monkeys, deer, and birds.

Enjoy a relaxing, and comfortable private transfer, both professional English guiding & safe driving by me. Highlights • Visit Sigiriya rock fortress with king palace, a UNESCO world heritage site • Village tour with lunch • Explore the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka

Ella is a famous mountain village & a paradise of hills with stunning views. The view of Ella gap is the main attraction which can be best witnessed from the top of Ella Rock or Little Adams peak. This easygoing walk through tea plantations to temples, waterfalls and viewpoints will tell you all about the natural beauty of Ella. During your day, you will get the experience of Ella gap form the top of Little Adams peak & visit 9 Arch Bridge, one of the iconic bridges in Sri Lanka.

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.

You understand the difference in Quality ,Service and Reliability. How can we do this? Because of our position, we have been able to create partnerships with every major service provider, and we buy the largest volume of train tickets within Kandy. This allows us to get the best fares and pass those savings on to you. But there's no need to spend hours checking for train tickets on lots of different websites. By booking with us you can save time by comparing all available deals in one place.

(SKU: LK7A3500A0) Kandy to Ella train ride is known as one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. We facilitate our clients to book 1st class AC compartment or 2nd class non-AC reserved seats. The train starts its journey from Colombo Fort Railway station and Reaches Kandy by 0905 hrs. Usually it takes about 3 hours approximately to reach Kandy/Peradeniya Railway station where the scenic trip begins. The train would reach Ella by 1522 hrs. and the most scenic part of the train journey is from Hatton to Haputale. During the journey the train goes passing lush greenish tea estates, many tunnels, farming fields, villages, various types of forests etc

‘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.

Hike and swim under local waterfalls outside of Kandy on this private tour. You'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions as you move at your own pace. Lunch is provided midday to keep you fueled up for adventure.

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.