Visiting Kandy with our Kandy Tour Package lets you experience the true spirit of Sri Lanka’s culture and history in a beautiful city surrounded by green hills. Kandy is a place full of culture, kings, religion, and warm welcomes, waiting for you to explore, enjoy, and remember. This place is located in the middle of Sri Lanka and mixes history and nature beautifully and especially. Kandy, once home to Sri Lanka’s ancient kings, still feels full of history, with old temples and smiling faces, and its heart is the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth. As you walk the halls of the sacred temple, you could even say there is a calm that washes over you as you are reminded you are in the presence of perhaps the most holy Buddhist relic. This is more than a stop on your itinerary; this is an experience, emotional and spiritual. Just steps away from the temple, our Kandy tour will go to the Royal Palace Complex. In Kandy, history lives in the old carvings, stone walls, and murals—and our local guides will help you discover the stories behind them all. We aim to make sure you can not only see these sites, but also connect with them and understand them. Macguyvering your experience, meander around Lake Kandy, a calm man-made lake ideal for strolling in the late afternoon with the sun slowly dipping behind the mountains. As the sun dips, you'll be joined by many other locals who come to enjoy the blue waters. It is a peaceful place to relax in nature, where you might see monkeys in trees or a kingfisher catching fish, reminding you that wildlife is all around, even in the city.
If you enjoy being outside in green spaces and fresh air, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. It has over 140 acres of land and has 4,000 varieties of plants, some of which are well-known orchids. It also has tall palm trees, great for walking, taking photos, or just enjoying nature. The best view of Kandy is from the big white Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue on a hill, a peaceful place for anyone who wants to meditate. Here, you can gaze over the city of Kandy, wrapped in green hills and distant temple spires, with a real sense of pause and wonder. Kandy is not all about landmarks. It is about being alive in the flow of the city! At night, we are up front and center to the cultural pulse of Kandy, through watching live Kandyan dance performances. These traditional performances are vibrant with energy, grace, and color, telling ancient stories with costumes, drumming, and fire acts. However, you can't go far in the natural and active world without the Udawattakele Forest Reserve. This protected forest is just above the city, and its tranquil trails are home to rare birds and cheeky monkeys! It is a world away from the activity of downtown Kand, and our guided walks are a chance to connect with nature. But your Kandy adventure does not stop here. You are about to join one of the most scenic train journeys in the world when you take the train from Kandy to Ella. We will do all the planning and tickets for you, while you sit back and enjoy the ride as the train weaves around and through tea-covered hills, waterfalls, and local villages. Every window offers a perfect photo for your memories, and no moment will be forgotten.
And back in Kandy, we hope you dive right into the local way of life. Stroll through colorful markets, engage with friendly vendors, taste exotic fruits, or shop in small and simple handmade souvenir shops. Our guides enjoy sharing local stories, and travelers love finding small treasures like spice shops and family stores, where every item has its own special story. If you visit in July or August, you’ll get to see the amazing Esala Perahera festival, with dancers, drummers, and elephants dressed in beautiful costumes. You get to have front row seats and insider knowledge of this amazing cultural event. In Kandy, we make sure you taste the best local food like rice and curry on banana leaves and kottu roti from the streets—each bite is a special memory. We also offer a cooking class where you learn about local spices and how to make traditional dishes. When it's time to rest, we help you pick the best place to stay. Whether it's a luxury resort set high on the hills, a classic colonial house turned guesthouse, or a laid-back home stay, where the family welcomes you. Your Kandy tour with us will be easy and memorable. The Kandy Tour professional team is there for every detail, allowing you to discover, enjoy, and meaningfully experience this magical city. Kandy has something for everyone: sacred or scenic, calm or celebratory - it has the lot. We'll get you there and create memories for a long time. So, dont wait and book your tickets for a Kandy Tour as soon as possible.