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

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

Negombo

Excursion privée d'une journée tout compris à Kandy, Pinnawala et vos propres attractions sélectionnées

4.9(13)·14 heures

à partir de$93/ personne

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.