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Top 88 Things To Do in Kandy

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#1Private Overnight Luxury Leopard Safari - Yala National Park

Day 1 Enjoy a relaxing drive through the countryside to Yala National Park and check in at your luxurious campsite. Unwind with a delicious local lunch befor...

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Private Overnight Luxury Leopard Safari - Yala National Park

#2Overnight Hike to Knuckles Riverston

Doing an overnight hike is the most effective way to experience the nature wonders of lovely knuckles mountain range through the Riverston area which is the ...

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Overnight Hike to Knuckles Riverston

#3Private Favourite Food Tour with 10 Tastings in Kandy

Be prepared to experience the best of Kandy! On this private tour, local foodies have selected the best culinary specialties for you! Kickstart your culinary...

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Private Favourite Food Tour with 10 Tastings in Kandy

#4Day Excursion to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy

Known as Little England, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. A favorite retreat of the British during colonial times, th...

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Day Excursion to Nuwara Eliya from Kandy

#5Private Kandy Day Tour from Kandy: Do it all in one day

Get picked up from your hotel in Kandy at 07.00 AM and drive to Giragama. On arrival at Giragama, you will visit tea plantation. You will spend an hour explo...

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Private Kandy Day Tour from Kandy: Do it all in one day

#6Kandy to Sigiriya Private Day Tour

• 08:00 AM - After the breakfast at your hotel you will driven to Sigiriya • En route visit Dambulla Cave Temple and Golden Temple Dambulla Cave Temple is ...

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Kandy to Sigiriya Private Day Tour

#7Private Nuwara Eliya Tour: Tea, Locals & Nature

Nuwara Eliya is a place of tea, rushing rivers, waterfalls, and throwbacks to the British Empire. Explore this delightful and historical little town on a pri...

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Private Nuwara Eliya Tour: Tea, Locals & Nature

#8Private Day Trip Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Caves

Journey into the center of Sri Lanka and uncover ancient creations that will leave you awestruck. Explore two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed highlights on a pr...

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Private Day Trip Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Caves

#9Kandy’s Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Kandy and get to experience it like a true local. Visit temples, stroll through a local market, tuk-tuk you...

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Kandy’s Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour

#10Private Full-Day Tour to Kandy with Lunch

Explore the natural beauty and historic charm of Kandy—Sri Lanka's Cultural Capital—with the undivided attention of a private guide. Come face-to-face with m...

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Private Full-Day Tour to Kandy with Lunch

Things To Do in Kandy

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Activities and Tours

Kandy is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kandy to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Kandy Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kandy.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kandy attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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