SRI LANKA · DESTINATION
292 Tours Reviewed
One of Sri Lanka’s prettiest train rides. The Podi Menike (Train No: 1005) links Kandy and Ella through countryside and tea country, and it’s one of those routes you’ll hear about because it’s actually beautiful from the tracks. You’re buying…
A long day, packed with Kandy highlights. This Colombo to Kandy trip is built like a greatest-hits list: elephants at Pinnawala, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic inside the old palace complex, quick panoramic stops, then a cultural show…
Kandy feels spiritual and snackable in one day. This small-group outing led by Harsha centers on the Temple of the Tooth and then expands into Kandy’s royal and colonial-era sights, with tea garden time and a traditional dance show thrown…
Spending time in a real home-style kitchen is the fast way to taste Kandy. I like that this class is hands-on from the start: you pick vegetables, cook yourself, and learn the spice logic behind Sri Lankan rice and curry.…
Rafting and temples, all in one day. This Kandy-to-Kitulgala tour blends Kelani River white-water rafting with hands-on Sri Lankan culture, from Ceylon tea production to cinnamon and herb gardens. I like that you’re picked up right in Kandy and driven…
Kandy in one day is a sprint. It’s also a smart one: you get elephants, tea production, Kandy viewpoints, and the evening Temple of the Tooth Puja in a single private run from Colombo or Negombo. I especially like the…
Two days can feel like a sprint. Still, the payoff is huge when you mix Kandy’s sacred center with Sigiriya’s Lion Rock. I especially loved the stop at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the calm reset you…
Kandy moves best at tuk-tuk speed. This private highlights tour strings together the big-ticket religious stop, standout gardens, and high views, all with a local English-speaking driver-guide riding shotgun. I like that it’s private transport (no bus chaos) and that…
Sigiriya in one long day. This tour is interesting because it links Sri Lanka’s big-picture highlights into a single route: UNESCO cave art at Dambulla, then the Lion Rock climb at Sigiriya, finished with an evening safari. You also get…
One day, three big wow stops. This trip links Elephant Village hands-on time with a visit to the Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy, plus spices and tea. I love the way the day balances animals, culture, and crafts, and I…
Morning in central Sri Lanka has a way of moving fast. This day trip is built around three big names—Sigiriya Lion Rock, the Dambulla cave temples, and a Minneriya jeep safari—so you get culture and wildlife in one go. Add…
Elephants and temple lights in one smooth day. I like how this private route ties together Pinnawala elephant time with the major Kandy religious evening—especially if you’re curious about Sri Lanka beyond one single stop. I’m also a fan of…
This shuttle turns a stressful long ride into something controlled. It’s a reserved-seat, air-conditioned bus from Colombo to Kandy, timed for an easy afternoon departure at 4:30 pm. What makes it interesting is the way they set you up before…
Galle is a time machine. This private day trip focuses on Galle Fort at walking pace, with stop-by-stop views that make the Portuguese, Dutch, and British layers easy to read in real stone and buildings. I especially like the sunset…
A day of stone giants and temple paintings sounds perfect. This private tour strings together three of Sri Lanka’s biggest historical hits, with an English-speaking driver who handles the driving and the pacing. I like that you go in a…
