Discover the Charm of Kandy & Sri Lanka with Kandy-Trails

Experience the magic of Sri Lanka with Kandy-Trails - your trusted guide to the island’s most captivating destinations. Our thoughtfully curated tour packages take you through lush landscapes, timeless temples, and rich cultural treasures. Whether you're seeking adventure, heritage, or pure relaxation, we craft unforgettable journeys tailored to your desires. Let your Sri Lankan adventure begin with us.

Tour 1 - Kandy City Tour

Discover Kandy in a day! Explore historic temples, lush gardens, a tea factory, and the iconic Big Buddha. Enjoy a cooking demo, a scenic lake walk, and the vibrant Kandy Dance before visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. A perfect mix of culture, history, and nature!

Discover the Island of Sri Lanka

12 nights/13 days itinerary

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Tour 1 - Kandy City Tour

Embark on an unforgettable one-day journey with Kandy-Trails through the heart of Sri Lanka’s Central Province with the Kandy Tour. This adventure takes you through the region’s cultural and natural treasures, starting at the historic Asgiriya Temple. Next, marvel at the towering Big Buddha statue at Bahirawakanda Temple before indulging in the flavors of Ceylon with a visit to a tea factory. Stroll through the breathtaking Botanical Garden, then discover the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine with a cooking demonstration at a herbal garden.The tour continues with a scenic walk around Kandy Lake and a fascinating stop at the Gem Museum. Experience the energy of the traditional Kandy Dance before visiting the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic. Finally, explore the charming Wood Village before concluding this enriching journey back at your hotel. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and nature—all in a single day!

  • ASGIRIYA TEMPLE

  • BAHIRAWAKANDA TEMPLE (BIG BUDDHA)

  • TEA FACTORY

  • BOTANICAL GARDEN

  • HERBAL GARDEN WITH COOKING

  • LAKE AND GEM MESEUM

  • KANDY DANCE

  • TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELIC

  • WOOD VILLAGE

For booking or inquiries, please contact our travel specialists using the form below.

Discover the Island of Sri Lanka

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

  • Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport

  • Meet and greet by your personal tour guide

  • Transfer to your hotel in Colombo

  • Welcome dinner and briefing about your upcoming adventure

  • Overnight in Colombo

Day 2: Colombo to Pinnawala

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Depart for Pinnawala (approximately 3-hour drive)

  • Check-in at hotel

  • Afternoon visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage â—‹ Watch baby elephant feeding session â—‹ Observe elephants bathing in the river â—‹ Learn about elephant conservation efforts

  • Evening at leisure

  • Overnight in Pinnawala

Day 3: Pinnawala Elephant Experience

  • Early breakfast at hotel

  • Full day at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage â—‹ Morning elephant feeding experience â—‹ Guided elephant walk through the sanctuary â—‹ Elephant riding experience (optional) â—‹ Bathe with elephants in the river

  • Lunch at a riverside restaurant while watching elephants bathe

  • Evening visit to a local craft village specializing in paper made from elephant dung

  • Overnight in Pinnawala

Day 4: Pinnawala to Kandy

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Depart for Kandy (approx. 1.5-hour drive)

  • En route visit to a Herbal Garden â—‹ Guided tour of medicinal plants â—‹ Interactive cooking experience using local spices â—‹ Free lunch with herbal tea (what you cooked in a village kitchen)

  • Check-in at hotel in Kandy

  • Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site) â—‹ Witness the evening pooja (prayer) ceremony

  • Overnight in Kandy

Day 5: Kandy Exploration

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Morning visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya â—‹ Explore over 4,000 species of plants including orchids, spices, and medicinal plants â—‹ Walk through the famous Avenue of Palms

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Afternoon city tour: â—‹ Visit Asgiriya Temple, one of the most significant Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka â—‹ Bahirawakanda Temple (Big Buddha) with panoramic views of Kandy city â—‹ Stop at Kandy Lake and walk around the scenic area â—‹ Visit the Gem Museum and learn about Sri Lanka's precious stones

  • Evening cultural show featuring traditional Kandyan dance performances

  • Overnight in Kandy

Day 6: Kandy to Ella Train Journey

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Morning visit to a traditional Wood Village â—‹ Watch artisans create intricate wood carvings â—‹ Shopping opportunity for souvenirs

  • Transfer to Kandy Railway Station

  • Board the scenic train to Ella (considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world) â—‹ Approx. 6–7-hour journey through misty mountains, tea plantations, and waterfalls â—‹ Photo opportunities of breathtaking landscapes

  • Arrival in Ella and transfer to hotel

  • Evening at leisure to explore Ella town

  • Overnight in Ella

Day 7: Ella Exploration

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Visit to Nine Arch Bridge, a colonial-era railway bridge

  • Hike to Little Adam’s Peak (optional)

  • Visit Ravana Falls

  • Evening at leisure

  • Overnight in Ella

Day 8: Ella to Nuwara Eliya

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Depart for Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2-hour drive)

  • En route visit to a Tea Factory â—‹ Learn about the tea-making process from plucking to production â—‹ Tea tasting session â—‹ Shop for world-famous Ceylon tea

  • Check-in at hotel in Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England"

  • Evening stroll around Gregory Lake

  • Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Day 9: Nuwara Eliya to Negombo

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak (optional)

  • Depart for Negombo (approx. 6-hour drive)

  • Check-in at beach resort in Negombo

  • Evening at leisure to enjoy the beach

  • Overnight in Negombo

Day 10: Negombo Beach Day

  • Breakfast at resort

  • Full day at leisure to enjoy Negombo Beach

  • Optional activities: â—‹ Water sports (jet skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling) â—‹ Spa treatments â—‹ Swimming pool

  • Sunset cocktails by the beach

  • Dinner at beachfront restaurant

  • Overnight in Negombo

Day 11: Negombo Beach Day

  • Full day at leisure to enjoy beach activities

  • Optional water sports and excursions

  • Overnight in Negombo

Day 12: Negombo Exploration

  • Breakfast at beach hotel

  • Morning fishing village tour â—‹ Visit the bustling fish market â—‹ See traditional fishing boats (oruvas) â—‹ Learn about the local fishing community

  • Afternoon at leisure â—‹ Optional lagoon boat tour â—‹ Shopping at local markets

  • Farewell dinner with traditional Sri Lankan cuisine

  • Overnight in Negombo

Day 13: Departure

  • Breakfast at resort

  • Check-out and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure

  • End of tour services

Package Includes:

  • Accommodation in handpicked hotels/resorts (3-star, 4-star, or 5-star options available)

  • Daily breakfast and selected meals as mentioned

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide (If you require any

  • other language speaking guide please let us know in advance)

  • All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary

  • Train tickets (first class or observation deck where available) for Ella journey

  • Welcome and farewell dinners

  • All applicable taxes and service charges

  • 24/7 customer support during your stay

Package Excludes:

  • International airfare

  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, tipping, etc.)

  • Travel insurance

  • Camera and video permits at some sites

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Optional activities marked as such

Recommended Hotels:

  • Colombo: Cinnamon Grand / Taj Samudra / OZO Colombo

  • Pinnawala: Elephant Bay Hotel / Hotel Elephant Park / Pinnalanda Resort

  • Kandy: Earl's Regent / Cinnamon Citadel / OZO Kandy

  • Nuwara Eliya: Grand Hotel / Jetwing St. Andrew's / Araliya Green Hills

  • Ella: 98 Acres Resort / Ella Flower Garden Resort / Mountain Heavens

  • Negombo: Jetwing Blue / Heritance Negombo / Camelot Beach Hotel

Additional Information:

  • Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

  • Visa: Electronic Travel Authorization required for most nationalities

  • Dress code: Modest attire required for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)

  • Language: Sinhala and Tamil are official languages; English is widely spoken in tourist areas

  • Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; Type D, M, and G sockets

Customization Options:

  • Upgrade to luxury accommodations

  • Include additional destinations (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Galle, etc.)

  • Extend beach stay in Negombo or change to other beach destinations

  • Add specialized activities (wildlife safaris, whale watching, hiking)

For booking or inquiries, please contact our travel specialists using the form below.

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