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Things to do in Kandy

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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviews

Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk Local Experience Guide

Discover Kandy’s sacred temples, royal history, breathtaking viewpoints, and lush tea plantations on a guided journey through Sri Lanka’s cultural capital.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Explore Sigiriya from Kandy with Janaka

Take a day trip to Sigiriya to visit ancient fortresses and experience local life.

5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Spice garden tour with cooking class

Explore our 2.5-acre family spice garden in Ella with a guided tour of Sri Lanka’s spices and medicinal plants. Then enjoy a hands-on cooking class. Finally enjoy rice & curries.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Private Kandy City Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Guide

Explore Kandy on a private tuk-tuk tour with a friendly local guide. Flexible route, cultural highlights, hidden gems, and scenic views. Safe and ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviews

Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya & Village Explore

Climb Sigiriya Rock, visit Pidurangala Rock & experience a traditional Sri Lankan buffet.

5 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Dive into waterfalls in kandy

Hike to five beautiful waterfalls, swim under rushing water, and enjoy a homemade lunch.

5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Craft tea from leaf to cup with an artisan

Learn traditional processing techniques and indulge in a tasting of 10 rare tea varieties guided by a family-trained Sri Lankan tea maker.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Kandy to Pinnawala tour by tuk tuk

Heading form kandy to make unforgettable memories in pinnawala and enjoy the ride on a tuk- tuk through different breathtaking stops such as ancient temples, view points in kandy along the way..

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 232 reviews

Ella One Day Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Mini van

Little Adam’s peak, Nine Arches bridge, Demodara Loop, Tea Plantation/Factory, water falls

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

Learn traditional Sri Lankan cooking

Cook a traditional Sri Lankan meal in an old British Bungalow.

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Ride pillion at sunset in the hills

Settle in with a seasoned mountain rider, weave through forest roads to hidden viewpoints, then wind down with a pool swim and meal as the sun drops over the city.

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Traditional gem & Jewelry workshop with pickup

Select a ring, pendant, bracelet or earrings, choose a gemstone from a curated collection, and handle traditional tools with a second generation jewelry maker.

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Kandy : Ceylon Tea factory & Tasting tuk tuk Tour

Smell leaves at each stage with a local guide inside a working factory, taste multiple teas side by side, and stop at gem and wood carving spots if you like.

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From Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour/ Pidurangala Rock

Explore Sigiriya Lion Rock and Dambulla Caves with a licensed expert (10+ years exp). Private AC transport, hotel pickup, and deep local history. Secure, professional, and unforgettable!

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Kandy City Explore and Ambuluwawa Day Tour

Cruise to panoramic viewpoints, scale Ambuluwawa tower, then wander tea plantations, botanical gardens and temple grounds.

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Sip Tea and Ride a Tuk Tuk With Local Guide

Taste varieties of Sri Lankan tea inside an authentic factory, then ride through the hills to a traditional wood carving house and a gem museum and jewelry workshop.

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From kandy to Sigiriya Lion rock day tour by Car

Scenic ride from kandy to sigiriya with the attractions along the way including kandalama lake, dambulla cave temple, herbal garden visit & advantage to do wild safari & village lunch with activities.

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Sri Lankan Cookery with Janaka & Nilu

Learn to make simple yet delicious Sri Lankan meal with Janaka and Nilu. Our goal is to getting you to cook Sri Lankan food. We will cook to your liking, your spicy tolerance level, your preference.

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Traditional Sri Lankan Wood Carving Workshop

Hands-On Sri Lankan Carpentry & Wood Carving Workshop, Make Your Own Souvenir with a traditional carpenter, then wander fruit trees and pause by Maha Oya River with a local snack.

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Kandy Local Tour Experience & Esala Perahera drop

Link the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Bahirawakanda Temple and Asgiriya stupa with a long time Sri Lanka guide, then step inside family wood carving, gem craft and the local fruits market.