Category 1-Day Tours

Kandy · 1-DAY TOURS

14 Full-Day Tours in Kandy for a First Visit

14 reviewed

Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

Kandy: Nuwara Eliya Day Trip - Asgiriya Stupa and a Wood-Carving Family Workshop

1.Nuwara Eliya Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 10 hours · from $27Our pick

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya in 10 hours with tea factory views, Ramboda Falls, and Little England stops in cool hill air.

“I had a great trip with Wicky, very friendly and we had a smooth ride! Wicky was very attentive and considered all my wishes on what to visit. Explore the beautiful way to Nuwara Eliya with tuktuk, it's really special!”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours - The long drive reality: when to start thinking timing

From Colombo: Kandy Full-Day Trip

From Colombo: Kandy Full-Day Trip - Colombo Pickup at 6:00 and the Ambepussa Breakfast Stop

3.From Colombo: Kandy Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $50

A long but great Kandy day trip from Colombo: Tooth Temple, Pinnawala elephants, botanic gardens, viewpoints, a gem stop, and tea tasting.

“The tour was very organised. Put tour guide was very informative and very lovely. I would recommend the tour. The elephants topped it all up. It was a good experience”

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Kandy City guide Tour and day trip private luxury car and van

Kandy City guide Tour and day trip private luxury car and van - Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa): Kandy’s Sacred Start

Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van

Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van - Pickup and ride comfort: the little things that save your day

5.Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $35

Private Kandy day trip to Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress with hotel pickup, AC comfort, and temple monkeys.

“Well organized, cash on spot. We organized the trip last minute cause we realized we had too many things to do in only two days. The driver was very punctual, friendly and conservative in traffic. Sajeed showed us everything we wanted to sRead more”

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From Kandy: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip

From Kandy: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip - Sigiriya Rock and the Lion Gate climb: what you’re actually getting

6.Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 48 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

A smooth, small-group day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple, plus craft stops for souvenirs.

“A bit pricey but everything went great. Chamara was very kind, on time and the drive was very smooth and nice 😊”

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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country - Pickup and private transport: fewer headaches, more control

7.Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $30

Private Kandy to Nuwara Eliya day trip with Ramboda waterfall, Bluefield tea country stops, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and the racecourse.

“Very enjoyable experience with a visit to tea factory and tea leaves picking! Waterfalls and the rest of the countryside were just amazing! Our driver Mr Shukry was friendly and professional.”

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Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip

Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip - Sigiriya Village Ayurvedic Spa + Bullock Cart Ride

8.Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $55

Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla caves with village safari. Small group, guided transport, bottled water; rock ticket extra.

“I used there services and travelled with Fazeel to Sigiriya and Dambulla cave temple and it was a good experience. I came to know a lot about the local and culture of this place from Fazeel. Everything was very smooth and I definitely recommend”

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Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip from Kandy

Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip from Kandy - Matale Hindu Temple: colorful first stop on the way out

9.Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip from Kandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $80

Private Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip from Kandy with Hindu temples, Nalanda Gedige, Golden Temple caves, Lion Rock ruins, pickup.

“Overall an enjoyable day trip from Kandy. What I liked: Harsha did a great job of communicating before the tour and for the pickup. There is quite a bit of driving involved but I appreciated adjusting the schedule to do Sigiriya first to avoid morRead more”

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From Negombo: Ambuluwawa Tower & Tea Factory,Kandy Day Trip

From Negombo: Ambuluwawa Tower & Tea Factory,Kandy Day Trip - Pickup, private van comfort, and how to plan for the 15-hour run

10.From Negombo: Ambuluwawa Tower & Tea Factory,Kandy Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 15 hours · from $69

Negombo to Kandy by air-conditioned van with Ambuluwawa Tower views, Pinnawala elephants, Temple of Tooth, and tea plus optional Kandy sights.

“We had an amazing trip. Our guide and driver were fabulous. They were very knowledgeable and told us loads of interesting information. The royal botanical gardens is an optional visit. We were going to miss this but our guide advised us to go and see it, and we were so glad that we did, it was amazing. I would highly recommend this trip”

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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Trip

Kandy to Sigiriya Day Trip - Pickup, pacing, and private comfort (the part that makes or breaks the day)

11.Kandy to Sigiriya Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $30

Kandy to Sigiriya tuk tuk safari with temple stops, cave sites, and a major viewpoint climb, guided by English-speaking drivers.

“Booked a guided tour from Kandy to Sigiriya and it was a fantastic experience! Even though it was raining at the beginning of the trip, I still enjoyed it and the driver/guide Malik was very good!”

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Pinnawala Elephant Village: Great Interaction, Real Questions

Full Day Trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy

Full Day Trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla from Kandy - Hiriwadunna village tour: bullock cart, boat ride, and real routine

Kandy, Pinnawala Private Day Trip From The West Coast Beach

Kandy, Pinnawala Private Day Trip From The West Coast Beach - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Watching a herd up close