Day tour · 1 day
Sigiriya Day Tour
Climb Sigiriya and visit the Dambulla caves in one private day.
Day tours
Day Tours From Kandy
Kandy is a great base for day trips into the Cultural Triangle, the tea hills and the river valleys. Every tour below is private, with pick-up from your hotel in our own vehicle and a driver who knows the roads.
Day tour · Half or full day
Sembuwatta Lake Day Tour
A calm hill-country lake, tea estates and Hunnas Falls, by private car from Kandy.
Day tour · 1 day (long)
Anuradhapura Day Tour
The first royal capital's great stupas and sacred Bodhi tree, by private car from Kandy.
Day tour · 1 day
Kandy City Tour
The Temple of the Tooth, botanic gardens and a Kandyan dance show.
Day tour · 1 day
Kitulgala Rafting Day Tour
White-water rafting on the Kelani River, with transfers by private car.
Don't see what you want? We can plan a custom day from Kandy to places such as Pinnawala, Nuwara Eliya or the Knuckles range. Ask us.
Travel times from Kandy
Our route guides compare car, bus and train for the most popular trips out of Kandy.
Staying in Kandy
See what to do in the city itself, including the Temple of the Tooth and nearby Sembuwatta Lake, in our Kandy guide.
Day tours from Kandy: frequently asked questions
Do day tours include hotel pick-up in Kandy?
Yes. Every day tour starts and ends at your hotel in or around Kandy, in our own vehicle.
Which day trip from Kandy is best?
For history, Sigiriya and Dambulla or Anuradhapura. For a relaxed half day, Sembuwatta Lake or the city's temples and gardens. For adventure, rafting at Kitulgala.
Are entrance fees included?
Entrance and activity fees are usually paid separately. We list current fees in your quote.
Can we combine two places in one day?
Often, yes. Sigiriya and Dambulla pair well; very long combinations are better with an overnight stay.
Plan a day out from Kandy
Tell us when you'd like to travel and what you love, and we'll suggest a route that fits. There's no obligation.