Day Trips & Tours from Kandy
Explore the island’s treasures: the tea estates and Little England charm of Nuwara Eliya, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, and wildlife safaris in nearby national parks. Most tours include transport and a guide, opening up Sri Lanka’s highlands and heritage from your Kandy base.
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Day Trips in Kandy — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Kandy?
Top trips are Sigiriya and Dambulla, the tea country of Nuwara Eliya, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, and the scenic train to Ella.
What is Nuwara Eliya?
Nuwara Eliya, “Little England”, is a cool hill town near Kandy surrounded by tea plantations, with colonial architecture, Gregory Lake and tea factory tours.
Can you do a safari from Kandy?
Yes — some Kandy day tours include wildlife safaris in national parks like Minneriya or Kaudulla, famed for elephant gatherings, often combined with Sigiriya.
