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3 days · Kandy itinerary

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 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
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
Nuwara Eliya Tea Plucking-Tasting Hidden Waterfalls Experience
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya Tea Plucking-Tasting Hidden Waterfalls Experience
5.0(75)·6–7 hours
from$19/ 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 Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van
Kandy
Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van
5.0(55)·8 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country
Kandy
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Day Trip – Little England & Tea Country
5.0(32)·10 hours
from$30/ 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 Full Day Tour Sigiriya and Dambulla From Kandy
−5%
Kandy
Private Full Day Tour Sigiriya and Dambulla From Kandy
5.0(49)·6–7 hours
from$60$64/ 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