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With kids · Kandy itinerary

Kandy with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Kandy is fun for families, with elephants, gardens and shows. Here is how to spend a family trip in Sri Lanka’s hill capital — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Pinnawala elephants
  2. 2Botanical Gardens
  3. 3Cultural show
  4. 4Kandy Lake

Meet the elephants

Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Explore the gardens

Roam the vast Peradeniya gardens.

Watch the dancers

Enjoy a colourful Kandyan show.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

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 By Best Guide Lanka Tours
Kandy
Kandy City Tour By Best Guide Lanka Tours
5.0(132)·5–8 hours
from$5/ 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 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
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Orphanage visit from Hambantota port
Hambantota
Udawalawe Safari & Elephant Orphanage visit from Hambantota port
5.0(22)·7 hours
from$49/ 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
Udawalawe Safari & Elephants Orphanage tour from Hambantota port
Hambantota
Udawalawe Safari & Elephants Orphanage tour from Hambantota port
5.0(21)·6–7 hours
from$45/ 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 with kids — FAQ

Is Kandy good for kids?
Yes — the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the vast Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the colourful Kandyan dance and fire show, and lakeside strolls make Kandy an engaging family destination.
What are the best things to do in Kandy with children?
Top family picks are the Pinnawala elephants, the botanical gardens, a Kandyan cultural show, and a gentle city and lake tour.
Is Kandy easy to visit with kids?
Yes — with elephants, gardens and shows close together, Kandy is family-friendly, though the Temple of the Tooth requires modest dress and quiet behaviour.

Explore more in Kandy

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