Half-Day Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk

5.0 (18 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Kandy Major attraction — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Drinking the king coconut — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Kandy being the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, it has many things to offer it's visitors. Historical, Archaeological places and some naturally beautiful places are among the top things to do in Kandy. We have planned this tour to enable the visitors to experience most of the key things to do in Kandy.

Our driver collects you from the hotel in Kandy and ride the tuk tuk."Tuk - Tuk" has become a sub culture in Sri Lanka and it's one of the most fun, convenient and economical transport modes. Tuk Tuk is not available in most of the other countries and guests who visit Sri Lanka make it a point to enjoy the ride of this simple vehicle as well as the opportunity of taste local fruits and locals life all the way.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Sri Lanka

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel/port drop-off
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Day tour as per itinerary
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Optional-Food and drinks (approximately $7)
Not included: Entrance tickets of all activities

Itinerary

Royal Botanical Gardens

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River (The longest river in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka".
Kandy War Cemetery

30 min

During World War II, the city of Kandy hosted the Headquarters of the South East Asian Command and was a key location for the war effort. The graveyard that used to be known as the Pitakande Military Cemetery was taken over by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as a permanent war cemetery, and it is now the final resting place of soldiers of the British Empire killed during the war. This British military cemetery includes: 107 British soldiers; 35 East African soldiers; 26 Sri Lankan soldiers; 23 Indian soldiers; 6 Canadian soldiers; 3 Italian soldiers; and 1 French soldier. Of these, more than 75% served the army, with the rest belonging to the Air Force, Navy and National Fire Service.
Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue

30 min Admission not included

Bahirawakanda buddha statue Roughly 2 kilometers from the city center of Kandy lies a Theravada Buddhist temple called the Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, and also known as the Bahirawakanda Temple. The temple is famed for its giant white statue of Lord Buddha, called Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, standing at 88 feet, one of the tallest Buddha statues on the island.
Kandy View Point

30 min

You want to breathe in Kandy in all it's glory. You want to witness the gorgeous vista. The lush greenery lining the sparkling water of the iconic Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Tooth Relic overlooking the city, the iconic buildings and the blue sky dotted with a tinge of white, that add to the mosaic that is Kandy. Situated at 1790 feet above sea level is the Arthur's Seat, or the Kandy View Point, from which you have an amazing panoramic view of the city of Kandy. Here you'll find a platform that is built to facilitate your viewing of the city below. This viewing point was identified during the British ruling period. The legend reveals that there was a Bungalow owned by Mr.Arthur, a planter, just above the existing Arthur Seat is situated. The planter Arthur had used to view Kandy City by standing on a stone seat under a tree situated in front of his bungalow.
Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show

one hour Admission not included

The Kandyan, or up-country (udarata natum), dances, are regarded as the classical dance tradition of Sri Lanka. Kandyan dancers are traditionally performed only by male dancers. The technique, partly derived from South India, focuses on dynamism, powerful footwork, leaps and whirls. It has a vast repertoire, partly originating from an ancient indigenous ritual dance, partly influenced by South Indian dances.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

one hour Admission not included

The subject of fierce fighting, it is said that the tooth – one of the Buddha’s teeth and therefore one of the most important Buddhist relics – was first brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD and has been part of the politics of the local region ever since. Legend has it that whoever owns the tooth has governance over the local area. However, the Temple of the Tooth itself was first built in 1603, with the current temple dating back to the 18th century.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Vendol Sky Resort
Castle Hill Bungalow
Kandy City View Hotel
Clove Villa
Heslaa Hills
Serene Kandy
Majestic Tourist Hotel
Heaven Breez
The Radh
Maya Residence
Kandyan Kings Residence
The Swiss Residence

and 100 more pickup points

We will pick you all the Kandy city limits hotels, however will pick out side of the cities with additional cost.

Using your ticket

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Total Tour duration until back to your hotel minimum 5 hours