Kandy: Guided City Tour with Boat Ride & Tuk-Tuk Ride

Explore Kandy on a guided tour. Visit ancient temples, enjoy a boat ride on Kandy Lake, and take a tuk-tuk ride to the Udawatta Kele Forest Sanctuary.
＜Itinerary Overview＞
This tour is fully customizable — you may skip, add, or change any locations in Kandy according to your preferences. Please feel free to let us know your requests.

・Pick-up from Kandy hotel (around 8:00 AM)
・Tuk-tuk ride to explore hidden temples outside the city
・Visit Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya (18th-century Kandyan wall paintings)
・Explore Galmaduwa Temple (partially-completed stone temple)
・Return to Kandy town for a guided walking tour
・Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa, UNESCO)
・Scenic walk along Kandy Lake (Lake Round)
・Enjoy a boat ride on Kandy Lake
・Visit Wales Park & Kandy View Point for panoramic city views
・Pass by the Old Prison Building and learn its historical background
・Explore Kandy Central Market
・Walk through Dalada Veediya & Alimudukkuwa (traditional local market streets)
・Enter Udawatta Kele Forest Sanctuary (formerly a royal forest)
・Visit Asgiriya Temple
・Visit Big Buddha Statue (Bahirawakanda) overlooking the city
・Visit Gem Museum, Wood Carving Workshop, and Batik Factory (optional stops)
・Drop-off at Kandy hotel (evening)

Begin your day with a tuk-tuk ride to the lesser-known temples outside the city center. Marvel at the exquisite 18th-century wall paintings at Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya, a prime example of Kandyan art. Explore the fascinating partially-completed stone temple structure at Galmaduwa Temple, offering a glimpse into the region's architectural ambition.

Arrive back in Kandy town and begin your guided walking tour of the core historical sites. Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning about the history and significance of the relic.

Take a leisurely stroll along the scenic Lake Round, followed by a relaxing boat ride on the iconic Kandy Lake, offering stunning views of the city. Visit Wales Park and the Kandy View Point for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Pass by the Old Prison Building, hearing stories of its historical significance.

Walk through the bustling Central Market, a vibrant hub where locals trade and shop, allowing you to observe the everyday Kandyan culture up close. Navigate through Dalanda Veediya & Alimudukkuwa, exploring Alimudukkuwa, a traditional market area selling various local goods.

End your day with a peaceful walk through Udawatta Kele Forest Sanctuary, formerly a royal forest, known for its biodiversity and tranquil atmosphere. Conclude the spiritual journey with visits to the historic Asgiriya Temple and the impressive Big Buddha Statue, overlooking the city.

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.