1.Kandy To Nuwara Eliya Drop Tour – Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 114 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $25Our pick

Private Kandy to Nuwara Eliya day tour with tea factory, Ramboda viewpoints, waterfall and hotel drop-off, plus craft stops on the way.

“We had a wonderful tuk-tuk tour — a trip from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya — led by our driver-guide, Danushka. He was extremely friendly and sociable, and it was genuinely enjoyable to spend time with him on the road. His English is good, so communication was easy and clear, and we could freely ask any questions. We especially appreciated his careful and safe driving: the ride was comfortable, with no rushing or unnecessary risk. Along the way, Danushka showed us many amazing viewpoints, and we took countless beautiful photos. Every stop was truly interesting and informative — he explained what we were seeing, what to pay attention to, and shared…”

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2.Ella Drop Tour via Nuwara Eliya

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $42

Kandy to Ella by tuk-tuk with Nuwara Eliya detours: tea stops, Ramboda Falls, Lake Gregory, and a hotel drop in Ella.

“We had an excellent time with our guide Lalith Kumar,he was on time,helpful and took us to the places mentioned on the itinerary giving us ample time to savour everything.The tour itself is well placed to give you the best the area has to offer.The mode of transport was perfect for our group.Thank you to our guide Lalith for making us comfortable and making this trip memorable.”

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3.From Kandy To Nuwara Eliya Drop Tour – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $25

Private 6.5-hour transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with Asgiriya Stupa, tea estates, Ramboda Falls, and post office stops.

“Lali our driver and guide took us to a number of different sights on our journey between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. He was very polite, courteous and thoughtful to our needs. We asked if he could tailor our trip slightly as we needed to get to our hotel earlyish. He also kept us informed about pick up and kept checking through the day that we were comfortable and what the next stops would be. Excellent driver and guide, would highly recommend for others doing this tour.”

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4.From Nuwara Eliya To Kandy Drop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $28

Ride Nuwara Eliya to Kandy with Ramboda waterfall and tea stops, then temples and an optional cultural show. Private guide, $28 pp.

“Danushka was amazing and took us to a number of interesting locations - the tea factory and gem museum were particularly good! We stopped for mango and Sri Lankan snacks along the way which made the journey very authentic. Just note, while the sites are free, the owners watch over you to get you to buy their products. There is no obligation to do so, as Danushka highlighted, but we felt a little awkward leaving some of the sites empty handed.”

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5.Kandy to Colombo Airport (Airport Drop) or Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $26

Private, insured Kandy to Colombo Airport transfer with hotel pickup, mobile tickets, and AC—usually smooth, but check driver tech and language.

“The druver spoke minimal English He didn't have a GPS or a mobile phone so stopped 5 times to ask directions. I had to use my mobile data to tell him how to get there & where to turn. He drove on the middle white line all the way on the freeRead more”

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6.Kandy Drop with City Tour from Colombo, Negombo, Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Private day trip from Colombo or Negombo to Kandy with elephants, spices, tea, crafts, Big Buddha views, and an evening Tooth Relic Puja.

“The driver was really nice, although sometimes it felt, like he doesn't know the programm and the spots. Also, whilst being a local in Kandy, he didn't know the place well enough to give the best advice and sometimes I had to direct him the road. The programm left a lot of wishes open. bare in mind - the price covers the drive only!”

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7.Kandy to Trincomalee Shuttle & Safari Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $100

An open 4x4 safari drive from Kandy to Trincomalee with elephant-focused national park stops and snacks, ending near Niaveli.

“We enjoyed our safari, as we got to see a lot of elephants as well as water buffalo. Leopards are not in this part of Sri Lanka but still worth seeing. It’s a busy park with many keeps doing the tour, be prepared.”

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8.Private Transfer – Kandy to ella drop off and pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $68Top rated

Door-to-door private transfer between Kandy and Ella with air-conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and flexible pickup times for a smooth 4-hour ride.

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