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1 day · Kandy itinerary

Kandy in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Kandy? See the temple and the dance. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Sri Lanka’s cultural capital — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Temple of the Tooth
  2. 2Botanical Gardens
  3. 3Cultural show
  4. 4Kandy Lake

Morning: city & temple

Tour the Temple of the Tooth and lake.

Afternoon: gardens

Stroll the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.

Evening: dance show

Watch a Kandyan cultural performance.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours
Kandy
Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours
5.0(134)·5–8 hours
from$5/ 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:Heart of Ceylon a Royal Kandy City Tuk-Tuk Tour
Kandy
Kandy City Tour:Heart of Ceylon a Royal Kandy City Tuk-Tuk Tour
5.0(61)·6–7 hours
from$10/ 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
Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour
Kandy
Kandy City Guided Tuk Tuk Day Tour
5.0(61)·5–6 hours
from$8/ 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
Kandy to Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temple private Tour
Kandy
Kandy to Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temple private Tour
5.0(57)·9–12 hours
from$59/ 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

Kandy in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Kandy in one day?
Yes — tour the Temple of the Tooth and lake in the morning, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens in the afternoon, and a Kandyan dance show in the evening.
What is the best one-day Kandy tour?
A city tour taking in the Temple of the Tooth, combined with the botanical gardens and an evening cultural show, is the most rewarding way to spend a single day.
How much does one day in Kandy cost?
Budget roughly €20–€50 per person for a city tour, gardens and a cultural show — Sri Lanka is great value.

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