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Home/Destinations/Kandy/Gardens & Nature

Gardens & Nature Tours

Breathe in the green hills: the magnificent Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens with their towering trees and orchids, the forested Udawattakele reserve above the city, and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage nearby. These lush, scenic outings showcase the natural beauty that surrounds Sri Lanka’s hill capital.

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Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from Kandy
Kandy
Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from Kandy
4.8(112)·12–14 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe
Colombo
03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe
4.8(68)·3 days
from$265/ person
via Viator
Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions
Colombo
Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions
4.9(60)·10–12 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Private Day trip to Kandy and Pinnawala from Colombo Negombo
Colombo
Private Day trip to Kandy and Pinnawala from Colombo Negombo
5.0(57)·9–11 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Kandy City Tour with Temples, Culture and Scenic Viewpoints
Kandy
Kandy City Tour with Temples, Culture and Scenic Viewpoints
5.0(53)·5–8 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Kandy Day Tour From Colombo
Colombo
Kandy Day Tour From Colombo
4.7(53)·10–12 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Ambuluwawa Tower & Kandy Culture and Nature Private Day Tour
Kandy
Ambuluwawa Tower & Kandy Culture and Nature Private Day Tour
5.0(35)·8 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Kandy Tuk Tuk Tour Temple of the Tooth Gardens
Kandy
Kandy Tuk Tuk Tour Temple of the Tooth Gardens
5.0(31)·1–8 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Day Tour from kandy to Sigiriya Dambulla and National Park safari
Kandy
Day Tour from kandy to Sigiriya Dambulla and National Park safari
4.8(30)·9 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private Luxury Day Trip from Colombo to Pinnawala & Kandy
−15%
Colombo
Private Luxury Day Trip from Colombo to Pinnawala & Kandy
5.0(20)·10–13 hours
from$110$130/ person
via Viator
From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Elephant Safari Private Day Tour
Kandy
From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Elephant Safari Private Day Tour
5.0(15)·12 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator
From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip
Colombo
From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip
4.1(14)·10 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Kandy & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Negombo
Negombo
Kandy & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Negombo
4.9(14)·8 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions
Negombo
Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions
4.9(13)·12–14 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Kandy Day trip from Kalutara Beruwala Bentota Aluthgama Wadduwa
Kalutara
Kandy Day trip from Kalutara Beruwala Bentota Aluthgama Wadduwa
5.0(11)·12 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Ultimate Kandy City Tour Heritage Arts and Nature
Kandy
Ultimate Kandy City Tour Heritage Arts and Nature
5.0(9)·5–8 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Nuwara Eliya Highlands from Kandy
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya Highlands from Kandy
4.8(9)·10–11 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Kandy City Tour from Colombo
Colombo
Kandy City Tour from Colombo
4.2(6)·11 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Udawattakele Forest Reserve Hiking Tour in Kandy
Kandy
Udawattakele Forest Reserve Hiking Tour in Kandy
4.8(4)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Kandy & Pinnawala Day Tour from Colombo
Colombo
Private Kandy & Pinnawala Day Tour from Colombo
4.8(4)·12 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Pinnawala and Kandy Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo
Colombo
Pinnawala and Kandy Day Tour from Colombo or Negombo
5.0(3)·10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Tour to Dambulla Cave, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock from Kandy
Kandy
Tour to Dambulla Cave, Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock from Kandy
5.0(3)·10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Kandy Day Trip from Colombo: Tea Factory- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens-Kandy
Colombo
Kandy Day Trip from Colombo: Tea Factory- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens-Kandy
5.0(2)·12–14 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Full day Kandy walking tour with TUK TUK ride to Peradeniya gardens
Kandy
Full day Kandy walking tour with TUK TUK ride to Peradeniya gardens
5.0(2)·6–8 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Minneriya Elephant Safari and Private Transfer to Kandy
Sigiriya
Minneriya Elephant Safari and Private Transfer to Kandy
5.0(1)·2 days
from$55/ person
via Viator
Peradeniya Garden, Ambuluwawa and Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy
Kandy
Peradeniya Garden, Ambuluwawa and Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy
5–7 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
KANDY HALF DAY PRIVATE TOUR BY Tuk
Kandy
KANDY HALF DAY PRIVATE TOUR BY Tuk
10 min
from$103/ person
via Viator
Birdwatching Trek in Kandy Udawatta Kele Forest Reserve
Kandy
Birdwatching Trek in Kandy Udawatta Kele Forest Reserve
5 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Udawatte Kele Santuary with Nature Walk from Kandy
Kandy
Udawatte Kele Santuary with Nature Walk from Kandy
6–8 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Kandy Sightseeing Day Tour from Kalutara / Wadduwa (All Inclusive)
Kalutara
Kandy Sightseeing Day Tour from Kalutara / Wadduwa (All Inclusive)
14 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator

Gardens & Nature in Kandy — FAQ

What are the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens?
The Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, near Kandy, are among Asia’s finest, with vast lawns, an avenue of royal palms, a famous orchid house and giant trees, set along the Mahaweli River.
Can you see elephants near Kandy?
Yes — the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, about an hour from Kandy, cares for elephants and offers feeding and river-bathing viewing, a popular family stop.
Is the botanical garden worth visiting in Kandy?
Yes — the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens are a relaxing, scenic highlight, easily combined with a Kandy city tour.

More things to do in Kandy

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