Kandy Private Day Tour

Tour Highlights

• Private hotel pickup and return
• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Kandy Lake
• Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
• Kandy city sightseeing
• Scenic viewpoint
• Optional Pinnawala visit
• Optional cultural show
• Private vehicle with driver
• Chauffeur guide available on request
• Flexible private itinerary

Where Can We Pick You Up?

A private Kandy day tour can be arranged from:

• Colombo
• Negombo
• Bentota
• Beruwala
• Aluthgama
• Induruwa
• Ahungalla
• Balapitiya
• Kosgoda
• Other agreed locations

Kandy is inland, so travellers starting from the south-west coast should expect a longer full-day journey.

Your departure time will be planned according to your hotel location and selected attractions.

Suggested Kandy Day Tour Itinerary

Hotel Pickup

Meet your private driver at your hotel in the morning and begin your journey towards Kandy.

If you choose the Pinnawala option, this can be included before continuing to Kandy.

Optional Pinnawala Visit

Add Pinnawala to Your Kandy Tour

Pinnawala can be included as an optional stop on the way to Kandy.

A possible route is:

Hotel → Pinnawala → Kandy → Temple of the Tooth → Kandy Sightseeing → Hotel

Possible interests around Pinnawala can include:

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Local village surroundings
• Lunch or refreshment stop
• Other agreed nearby sightseeing

Entrance fees are separate unless specifically included in your quotation.

Adding Pinnawala takes extra time, so we may recommend reducing another Kandy attraction to keep the day comfortable.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit one of Kandy's most important religious and cultural landmarks.

The temple is located beside Kandy Lake and can be included as the main heritage experience of your day.

Visitors should dress respectfully.

Shoulders and knees should be covered, and footwear must be removed where required.

If you would like detailed cultural and historical information during the visit, request a chauffeur guide.

Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Enjoy time walking through the gardens at Peradeniya.

This is a good choice for travellers interested in:

• Tropical plants
• Large trees
• Landscaped gardens
• Nature
• Photography
• Relaxed walking

The Botanical Gardens can be included or removed depending on your preferred itinerary.

Kandy Lake

Enjoy a short walk or sightseeing stop around Kandy Lake in the centre of the city.

It is easy to combine with the Temple of the Tooth and other central Kandy attractions.

Kandy Viewpoint

Stop at a suitable viewpoint for panoramic views across Kandy and the surrounding hills.

This is a popular short stop for photography.

Lunch in Kandy

Take a break for lunch at a restaurant according to your preferences.

Meals are not automatically included.

Tell us if you have any dietary requirements such as:

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Halal
• Children's meals
• Other dietary needs

Optional Kandy Cultural Show

If your timing allows, you can request a traditional cultural performance in Kandy.

This is best suited to travellers who are comfortable returning to their hotel later in the evening.

Tickets are separate unless specifically included in your quotation.

Optional Shopping

Shopping is completely optional.

If you are interested, time can be allowed for:

• Local crafts
• Souvenirs
• Tea
• Textiles
• Gem and jewellery shops

If you prefer a sightseeing-only tour, simply tell us when you enquire.

Choose Your Kandy Day Tour

Kandy Cultural Highlights

A focused tour of Kandy's main attractions.

Possible route:

Hotel → Temple of the Tooth → Kandy Lake → Viewpoint → City Sightseeing → Hotel

Kandy & Botanical Gardens

A balanced first-time visit.

Possible route:

Hotel → Peradeniya Botanical Gardens → Kandy → Temple of the Tooth → Kandy Lake → Hotel

Pinnawala & Kandy

Combine Pinnawala with the main cultural sights of Kandy.

Possible route:

Hotel → Pinnawala → Kandy → Temple of the Tooth → Kandy Lake / Viewpoint → Hotel

This is particularly suitable for travellers starting from Colombo and selected west-coast areas.

Pinnawala, Botanical Gardens & Kandy

This can be requested, but it creates a much busier day.

Whether it is practical depends on:

• Pickup location
• Departure time
• Attractions selected
• Time you want at each stop

For a more relaxed experience, we normally recommend choosing either:

Pinnawala + Kandy

or

Botanical Gardens + Kandy

Family Kandy Day Tour

Keep the programme relaxed with fewer stops and more breaks.

Suitable for families travelling with children.

Custom Kandy Day Tour

Already know what you want to visit?

Send us your preferred attractions and we will prepare a practical route.

Kandy Day Tour from Colombo

Colombo is one of the most convenient major starting points for a private Kandy day trip.

Choose between:

Option 1: Pinnawala & Kandy

Colombo → Pinnawala → Kandy → Temple of the Tooth → Kandy Lake / Viewpoint → Colombo

Option 2: Botanical Gardens & Kandy

Colombo → Peradeniya Botanical Gardens → Kandy → Temple of the Tooth → Kandy Lake → Colombo

Both itineraries can be customised.

Kandy Day Tour from Bentota

Guests staying in Bentota, Induruwa, Aluthgama and Beruwala can also visit Kandy on a private day tour.

An early start is recommended.

You can choose:

• Kandy highlights
• Botanical Gardens & Kandy
• Pinnawala & Kandy

If Pinnawala is added, we recommend limiting the number of additional Kandy stops so the tour does not become rushed.

Kandy Day Tour from Ahungalla & Balapitiya

Private pickup can be arranged from:

• Ahungalla
• Balapitiya
• Kosgoda
• Nearby hotels

This will be a longer full-day excursion.

Pinnawala can also be added, but this makes the programme considerably longer.

If you want a slower travel pace, consider including Kandy in a multi-day private-driver itinerary instead.

Private Driver or Chauffeur Guide?

Private Driver

Choose this service if you mainly need:

Private Vehicle + Driver + Transport Between Attractions

Chauffeur Guide

Choose a chauffeur guide if you also want:

Professional Guiding + Cultural Information + Private Transport

A chauffeur guide can be especially useful for visits to cultural and religious attractions in Kandy.

Choose Your Vehicle

Private Car

Up to 3 guests

From USD 70 per day

Private SUV

Up to 3 guests

From USD 80 per day

Family Van

Up to 5 guests

From USD 80 per day

Small Group Van

Up to 9 guests

From USD 90 per day

Group Coach

Up to 16 guests

From USD 150 per day

Larger group vehicles are available on request.

Kandy Day Tour Price

Your final price depends on:

• Hotel / pickup location
• Vehicle category
• Total travel distance
• Pinnawala option
• Selected Kandy attractions
• Chauffeur guide requirement
• Additional services

Private Car

From USD 70 per vehicle/day

Includes up to:

100 km

Additional mileage:

Private Car: USD 0.50 per km.

A Kandy day tour normally travels more than 100 km when starting from Colombo or the south-west coast, so additional mileage will generally apply.

Your quotation will show the price based on your actual route.

Peak-Season Supplement

For applicable travel between:

20 December and 10 January

add:

USD 10 per vehicle per day

Any applicable supplement will be shown clearly in your quotation.

What's Included?

Depending on your confirmed quotation:

• Private vehicle
• Professional, well-mannered English-speaking driver
• Hotel pickup
• Transport to Kandy
• Transport between agreed attractions
• Return to your hotel
• Standard mileage allowance
• Agreed itinerary
• Fuel
• Tolls & parking
• Vehicle insurance
• Driver accommodation

Not Included Unless Stated

• Temple entrance fees
• Pinnawala entrance fees
• Botanical Garden entrance fees
• Cultural show tickets
• Traveller meals and drinks
• Professional guiding
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Driver meals

Why Choose a Private Kandy Day Tour?

Your Own Private Vehicle

Travel only with your own family or travelling party.

Flexible Itinerary

Choose the attractions that matter to you.

Optional Pinnawala

Add Pinnawala if it suits your interests and travel schedule.

Hotel Pickup & Return

Start directly from your hotel.

Driver or Chauffeur Guide

Choose the service that suits the level of assistance you need.

Day Tour or Overnight Stay in Kandy?

A private Kandy day tour is a good choice when you have limited time.

If you are staying farther south or want to explore Kandy at a slower pace, consider including it in one of our multi-day Sri Lanka itineraries.

Ready to Explore Kandy?

Tell us:

• Tour date
• Hotel / pickup location
• Number of travellers
• Children's ages
• Preferred vehicle
• Pinnawala: Yes / No
• Botanical Gardens: Yes / No
• Temple of the Tooth: Yes / No
• Cultural Show: Yes / No
• Private Driver or Chauffeur Guide

We will prepare your private Kandy day-tour quotation.

Sri Lanka Chauffeur Guides

Email: srilankachauffeurguides@gmail.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +94 75 462 4624

Address: No. 305, Galle Road Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka

Operated and managed by Look Lanka Tours

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