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Sri Lanka Grand Tour Private 7-Day Experience
Klook's choice
Tours • From Colombo, Kalutara, Ella, Gampaha District, Panadura DS Division

Sri Lanka Grand Tour Private 7-Day Experience

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Private tour
English guided
4.9 / 5
(36) • 100+ booked
₫ 19,423,790
Ultimate Sigiriya Tour : Rock, Village life & Safari or Cave Temple
Outdoor & sports activities • From Kandy, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Koggala, Colombo

Ultimate Sigiriya Tour : Rock, Village life & Safari or Cave Temple

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English guided
7+ hrs
New Activity
₫ 1,035,935
Colombo Sigiriya & Ella 3-Day Private UNESCO Safari Tour
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Tours • From Colombo, Negombo

Colombo Sigiriya & Ella 3-Day Private UNESCO Safari Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
₫ 6,474,597
Kandy Sigiriya, Dambulla,Minneriya National Park Day Tour
Tours • From Kandy

Kandy Sigiriya, Dambulla,Minneriya National Park Day Tour

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Private tour
English guided
₫ 1,618,649
Ella Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak Private Tour
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Tours • From Ella, Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha

Ella Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(32) • 100+ booked
₫ 3,280,549
Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Guided Tour
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Tours • From Colombo

Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Guided Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(2)
₫ 22,337,358
Colombo Yala & Ella 5-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Colombo

Colombo Yala & Ella 5-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(6)
₫ 25,574,656
Kandy & Sigiriya 2-Day Private Tour with Deluxe Accommodation
Tours • From Colombo, Ella, Kandy, Galle, Matara

Kandy & Sigiriya 2-Day Private Tour with Deluxe Accommodation

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(4)
₫ 11,654,274
Kandy Half-Day Scenic Train Journey to Nanu Oya
Tours • From Kandy

Kandy Half-Day Scenic Train Journey to Nanu Oya

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Private tour
English guided
₫ 2,589,839
Colombo Kandy & Pinnawala Full-Day Private Tour with Spice Garden
Tours • From Colombo

Colombo Kandy & Pinnawala Full-Day Private Tour with Spice Garden

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
₫ 1,294,919
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella 4-Day Small Group Discovery
Tours • From Colombo

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella 4-Day Small Group Discovery

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₫ 16,186,491
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour from Kandy
Tours • From Kandy

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour from Kandy

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Private tour
English guided
3.7 / 5
(7) • 200+ booked
₫ 2,071,871
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

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4.4 / 5
(541)
From
₫ 1,644,621
Mount Blue Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Mount Blue Kandy

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4.5 / 5
(44)
From
₫ 1,295,506
Hotel Casamara
Hotels • Kandy

Hotel Casamara

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4.2 / 5
(102)
From
₫ 1,238,008
View 360
Hotels • Kandy

View 360

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4.0 / 5
(104)
From
₫ 1,499,855
Kandy Skyloft
Hotels • Kandy

Kandy Skyloft

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4.3 / 5
(37)
From
₫ 2,123,003
Hotel Topaz
Hotels • Kandy

Hotel Topaz

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4.0 / 5
(33)
From
₫ 1,958,265
Grand Serendib Hotel
Hotels • Kandy

Grand Serendib Hotel

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4.7 / 5
(144)
From
₫ 1,733,975
Hotel Sunray
Hotels • Kandy

Hotel Sunray

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3.1 / 5
(15)
From
₫ 816,101
Amaya Hills Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy

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3.9 / 5
(191)
From
₫ 1,504,246
The Trees Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

The Trees Kandy

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4.5 / 5
(31)
From
₫ 2,661,955
selene city hotel
Hotels • Kandy

selene city hotel

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4.6 / 5
(16)
From
₫ 555,286
₫ 573,416
Jetwing Kandy Gallery, A Luxury Reserve
Hotels • Kandy

Jetwing Kandy Gallery, A Luxury Reserve

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(6)
From
₫ 6,550,566

Reviews of Kandy activities

LEUNG ********
2026-09-19 09:35:32
Fantastic 5.0
For my trip to Sri Lanka this time, I chose a 7-day luxury tour, handled by Ceylon Paradise Tours. The entire journey was wonderful! We visited many different places, and the hotels, transportation, and overall arrangements were excellent. The accommodations were very comfortable, and visiting the attractions went smoothly. Overall, I'm very satisfied. I especially want to thank my driver, Wasantha. He was incredibly amazing—very attentive, patient, and explained everything so well throughout the trip. He made sure to show me all the worthwhile sights, and basically fulfilled all my wishes for where to go and what to do. I hope he gets more tours! He's truly fantastic!!! Finally, I want to thank Ceylon Paradise Tours and driver Wasantha. This trip to Sri Lanka created so many golden memories. If I have the chance to visit Sri Lanka again, I'll definitely reach out to them for help. Highly recommend visiting Sigiriya and going on a safari! 🐆🐅🐘
Klook会員
2026-09-21 10:58:49
Fantastic 5.0
I loved this tour! It was private, flexible, and very relaxing. Sachi, my tour guide, was always kind and attentive, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the trip. I visited so many places and had so many great experiences in just two days. Thank you.
Klook User
2026-07-22 07:07:43
Fantastic 5.0
I had a very memorable trip with this travel agency. The tour guide , Madawa , is kind, friendly and organized. Really enjoyed the travel overall, highly recommended, hope more people get to experience Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️
Klook会員
2026-05-05 04:56:56
Fantastic 5.0
I wanted to tour efficiently, so I booked a package. I had requested to stay at the Heritance Kandalama Hotel, known as Bawa's masterpiece, and the tour company changed the plan to arrange my stay there. They even went the extra mile and requested a room with a view of Sigiriya Rock from the hotel, and indeed, the room was perfect—I could see Sigiriya Rock right from my bed. The rest of the tour itinerary was also flexible; we could discuss it with the guide the day before, considering our energy levels. Our guide, Osha, was also excellent. It was a very fulfilling five days, and since it was a private tour, we were able to enjoy it comfortably. Tour Guide: Thank you, Osha! 😊
Klook用戶
2026-06-19 11:15:39
Fantastic 5.0
Oshan and Imeth are professional guides. They are punctual for meetups. Since Sri Lanka’s weather can be unpredictable, the guides also monitor cloud forecasts to anticipate the weather and arrange the best itinerary for us, ensuring we don’t miss any attractions. They are also excellent photographers, capturing many priceless photos for us. Highly recommended.
Klook User
2026-08-15 18:07:44
Fantastic 5.0
Really enjoyed our experience with Nuwan. He is patient, helpful and accommodating. The tour had a good range of activities lined up and had a well planned route. Highly recommend!
Klook 用戶
2026-08-24 12:52:48
Great 4.0
I participated two years ago, and the quality of the tour has slightly declined (too many shopping excursions). Also, the tour fee has increased quite exorbitantly (reportedly, that country now implements differential pricing for foreigners; for example, elephant park tickets are more than ten times higher for foreigners than for locals).

Kandy at a glance

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

15 daysLast-minute
19 daysTypical
30 daysEarly

Most travellers book around three weeks ahead, so you have some flexibility but not unlimited time to plan; during peak months consider booking earlier to secure spots. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Kandy

Local weather

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  • JAN - DEC
    30°19°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1VND = 0.01LKR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Kandy Esala Poya Perahera

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Hong Kong

What to know before visiting Kandy

Overview of Kandy and what travellers book

Kandy draws visitors mainly for tours, with Klook bookings showing a steady yearly rhythm rather than a single short burst. The busiest periods concentrate around specific months, while quieter stretches let travellers enjoy the city with fewer people.

Best months to visit Kandy and how prices move

According to Klook booking data, the busiest months are the peak months and demand eases around the troughmonth. Prices drift through the year as shown by the price trend: they typically fall into the cheapestmonth and rise toward the priciestmonth. If you want smaller crowds and lower prices, aim for the months around the troughmonth and cheapest_month; for the full peak-season atmosphere, visit in the peak months. Where demand and prices move together, expect higher prices during peak demand and relief in quieter months.

Tips for travellers from Hong Kong

Most travellers from Hong Kong typically book around 19 days ahead, with a common pattern of planning about three weeks before travel, and some last-minute bookings up to about 15 days out. If you prefer flexibility, many tour options can still be arranged without very long lead times, but during the peak months it helps to plan and lock in key tours a few weeks in advance on Klook to secure the experiences you want.

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