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Kandy in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Kandy cover the temple, the rock and the railway. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Sri Lanka’s hill country — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & culture
  2. 2Day 2: Sigiriya
  3. 3Day 3: Ella train
  4. 4Temple, rock & rail

Day 1: city & culture

Temple of the Tooth, gardens and a dance show.

Day 2: Sigiriya

The Lion Rock and Dambulla caves.

Day 3: Ella train

Ride the scenic railway through tea country.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kandy — prices per person.

Kandy City Tour med Lux Tours Lanka
Kandy
Kandy City Tour med Lux Tours Lanka
5.0(112)·10 timer
fra$5/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave Temple
Kandy
Hoteller i nærheden af Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave Temple
5.0(16)·8 timer
fra$44/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Sigiriya, Kandy to Ella TRain Ride plus Up Country TEA
Galle
Hoteller i nærheden af Sigiriya, Kandy to Ella TRain Ride plus Up Country TEA
5.0(5)·48 timer
fra$409/ person
via Viator
Rock Fortress og Dambulla Cave Temple Dagsudflugt fra Kandy
Kandy
Rock Fortress og Dambulla Cave Temple Dagsudflugt fra Kandy
4.9(17)·6 timer
fra$65/ person
via Viator
Kandy til Sigiriya Day Tour og Dambulla huletempel med privat køretøj
Kandy
Kandy til Sigiriya Day Tour og Dambulla huletempel med privat køretøj
4.8(247)·12 timer
fra$39/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya Rock og Dambulla Cave Temple All inclusive Private Day Trip
Colombo
Sigiriya Rock og Dambulla Cave Temple All inclusive Private Day Trip
4.5(13)·15 timer
fra$170/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya Rock og Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour
Colombo
Sigiriya Rock og Dambulla Cave Temple Day Tour
4.5(20)·12 timer
fra$60/ person
via Viator

Kandy in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Kandy?
Three days is ideal — the temple and culture on day one, Sigiriya and Dambulla on day two, and the scenic Ella train through tea country on day three, covering Kandy’s spirituality, heritage and hills.
What is the best experience in Kandy for 3 days?
The Temple of the Tooth is the most sacred, Sigiriya the most spectacular, and the Ella train the most scenic; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Kandy itinerary?
Spend day one on the city and culture, day two on Sigiriya and Dambulla, and day three on the Ella train, booking the train tickets and tours well ahead.

Explore more in Kandy

Temple of the Tooth & CityKandyan Dance & CultureSigiriya & DambullaElla Train & Tea Country