Day tour
Kandy Day Tour
A private day trip into the hill capital, built around the Temple of the Tooth, the lake and the botanical gardens at Peradeniya.
Your driver can add a tea stop, a spice garden or a cultural show on the way, and the same vehicle returns you to your hotel or the airport.
Highlights
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- See the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya
- Private driver for the whole day
Best time to go
Jan to Apr, Jul to Aug
- January: usually the best time
- February: usually the best time
- March: usually the best time
- April: usually the best time
- May: outside the best season
- June: outside the best season
- July: usually the best time
- August: usually the best time
- September: outside the best season
- October: outside the best season
- November: outside the best season
- December: outside the best season
The Esala Perahera festival, usually in July or August, is spectacular but very busy; book early.
Included
- Private vehicle with driver
- Fuel
Price on request
Private vehicle with driver. Pay in cash on the day. Expressway tolls and parking are not included unless your quote says otherwise. Tell us your date, group size and pick-up point.
Get a quote on WhatsAppQuestions about this trip
Can we start from the airport?
Yes. We can collect you on arrival and combine the transfer with the tour.
Is the temple visit included?
Entrance fees are normally paid on the day. We confirm what is included when we send your quote.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, cover shoulders and knees for temple visits.
Getting there
Fixed-fare airport transfers to the area, or add this trip to your journey.