Kandy Tours & Holidays
Kandy Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Lying in the mountains, at an altitude of 500 m over the sea level, Kandy was the capital of last generation of Sri Lanka`s kings until it fell in to the hands of British in 1815. However, this delightful old highland town is known more for its cultural and spiritual importance rather than its history, and Buddhists from all over the world come specifically to visit the Temple of the Tooth, the Dalada Maligawa. ...
Lying in the mountains, at an altitude of 500 m over the sea level, Kandy was the capital of last generation of Sri Lanka`s kings until it fell in to the hands of British in 1815. However, this delightful old highland town is known more for its cultural and spiritual importance rather than its history, and Buddhists from all over the world come specifically to visit the Temple of the Tooth, the Dalada Maligawa.
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Best experiences
See the Temple of the Tooth ceremony
Witness the evening prayer ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth, followed by a performance of Kandyan dancing. The Holy Tooth, said to be Buddha's left canine, is kept here. Every August full moon it is paraded around town as part of a ten-night festival.
Experience a market tour
Visit the colourful central market to experience the contrast of people, sights and smells. Tailored to your interests, you can weave through fish, vegetable and meat stalls and afterwards, enjoy a drink and a visit to Ammachi Unavagam, a female-led eatery.
Take a Botanical Gardens tour
Take a stroll around the Royal Botanical Gardens, one of the best of its kind in Asia containing more than 5000 species of flora, and you can see fruit bats hanging from the trees. It was also the Headquarters of Lord Mountbatten during the Second World War.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Clingendael, Kandy
As a small boutique hotel, Clingendael offers guests a relaxed and tranquil escape from Kandy. Located on the hillside and in the grounds of a golf course, guests are treated to stunning views across…
Kandy House, Kandy
Providing exclusivity and history amongst the hills of Kandy, Kandy House is a luxurious boutique property with only nine rooms. This was the home of the king's Chief Minister, Ratwatte Adigar, who…
Stone House, Kandy
Built in the 1940s, the Stone House hotel is a renovated colonial mansion that offers just the right balance of traditional and modern to ensure a characterful stay without compromising on comfort. The…TOURS FEATURING Kandy
Travel to Sri Lanka with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
Sri Lanka: Highlights of the Sacred Island
Explore the 'Sacred Island' with its colonial splendours, rock cut fortresses and temples, rain forests and endemic wildlife. Hike in the Horton Plains and try your hand at the local cookery.
Classic Sri Lanka
A perfect trip for a first-time visitor wanting to explore the quintessential highlights of this stunning island. This trip also goes off the beaten track, exploring some fascinating and unusual experiences and sights.
Undiscovered Sri Lanka
A wonderful trip that explores some of the less-visited parts of Sri Lanka, full of culture, history and stunning scenery. As well as some must-see regions, this trip takes in the remote east coast, Jaffna and the north and looks more closely at Sri Lanka's heritage.