Kandy District
Sembuwatta Lake
A peaceful hill-country lake among tea estates and forest, north-east of Kandy.
Private day tour
Sembuwatta Lake Day Tour
Escape the city for the cool hills north-east of Kandy. This private tour drives through tea estates and villages to Sembuwatta Lake, with time to walk and relax by the water, and can continue to Hunnas Falls. It's a sample plan we adjust to your pace.
- Half or full day
- Private vehicle & driver
- Private day tour
Tour at a glance
- Length
- Half or full day
- Type
- Private day tour
- Starts from
- Your hotel in Kandy
- Places
- Sembuwatta Lake, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Price
- Personal quote based on dates, group size and hotels
Who it suits
- Travellers with a free half day in Kandy
- Families who want a relaxed outing
- Photographers and nature lovers
Highlights
- Sembuwatta Lake and its lakeside paths
- Tea estate views around Elkaduwa
- Optional: Hunnas Falls
- Optional: viewpoints towards the Knuckles range
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kandy
How the day runs
We collect you from your hotel in Kandy and drive north-east through the hills towards Elkaduwa, with stops at viewpoints and tea estates. At Sembuwatta, walk around the lake and the pine-shaded paths, swim in the natural pool when it's open, and take a break for lunch.
On the way back, you can add Hunnas Falls or a viewpoint over the Knuckles foothills, before returning to Kandy in the afternoon.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, swimwear and a towel if you want to swim, a light rain jacket and a warm layer, as it can be cool in the hills.
What's usually included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Fuel, parking and tolls
Not included
- Entrance and activity fees
- Meals
- Tips
Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.
More ideas: all day tours from Kandy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Sembuwatta Lake tour?
A half day covers the lake; a full day adds Hunnas Falls and tea-country stops. We'll suggest timings for your hotel's location.
Can we swim?
There is a pool area by the lake. Check on the day whether it's open, and follow the rules there.
Is the road difficult?
The final stretch is on narrow, winding estate roads, which is why a local driver is the easiest way to go.
What is included?
Usually: private air-conditioned vehicle with driver; hotel pick-up and drop-off; fuel, parking and tolls. Not included: entrance and activity fees; meals; tips. Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. It's just you and your travel companions with your own vehicle and driver, so timings and stops can be adjusted to suit you.
How much does this tour cost?
It depends on your dates, group size, vehicle and the hotels you choose. Send us an enquiry and we'll reply with a written quote.
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