Kandy: Full-Day Tuk-Tuk Tour with Temples & Gardens by Local

Explore Kandy by Tuk-Tuk: visit temples, gardens, tea factory, cultural shows, Ranawana Royal Temple & RDA Railway Museum. A flexible full-day tour blending history, culture & scenery.
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kandy. Hop into a traditional Sri Lankan Tuk-Tuk and set off on a journey through the city and its surroundings.

Visit the Asgiri Maha Viharaya and Asgiriya Stupa, a peaceful monastery with deep spiritual significance. Then, head to the Bahirawakanda Temple to see the iconic Buddha statue overlooking Kandy city.

Next, stop at a Ceylon Tea Factory for a guided tour and tasting session. Learn about the art of tea-making and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea.

Optionally, relax with an authentic Ayurvedic herbal massage (additional cost). Then, explore the Gadaladeniya Temple, one of the oldest stone temples in Sri Lanka.

Continue to the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, where you can stroll through 147 acres of tropical and exotic flora. Discover the healing properties of local spices and herbs at an Ayurvedic Herbal & Spice Garden.

Admire Sri Lanka’s longest river, the Mahaweli River, and witness traditional artistry in woodcraft at a Wood Carving Factory. Capture panoramic views and enjoy lakeside serenity at Kandy Lake and the Kandy City View Point.

See the creative process behind Sri Lanka’s colorful batiks at a Batik & Hand-Painting Factory. Discover gemstones and Sri Lanka’s rich geological heritage at the National Gem & Geological Museum.

Experience traditional dance, drumming, and fire performances at the Kandyan Cultural Dance Show (additional cost). Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist temple (additional cost).

Finally, explore the Ranawana Royal Temple, a spiritual complex featuring life-sized statues depicting Buddhist history, set amidst serene landscapes. Optionally, visit the RDA Railway Museum in Nanu Oya to explore Sri Lanka’s railway heritage with locomotives and historic exhibits (additional cost).

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.