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

Sri Lanka Grand Tour Private 7-Day Experience

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English guided
Private group
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★ 4.9 (34) • 100+ booked
฿ 24,677
Kandy Sigiriya, Dambulla,Minneriya National Park Day Tour
Tours • From Kandy

Kandy Sigiriya, Dambulla,Minneriya National Park Day Tour

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English guided
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฿ 2,056
Colombo Yala & Ella 5-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tour
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Tours • From Colombo

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

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English guided
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★ 5.0 (6)
฿ 32,492
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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English guided
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★ 4.8 (32) • 100+ booked
฿ 4,168
Kandy Day Tour from Colombo
Tours • From Colombo

Kandy Day Tour from Colombo

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English guided
Private group
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★ 4.0 (23) • 300+ booked
฿ 3,510
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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English guided
Private group
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★ 5.0 (2)
฿ 28,379
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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฿ 8,226
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour from Kandy
Tours • From Kandy

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour from Kandy

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Private group
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★ 3.7 (7) • 200+ booked
฿ 2,632
Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Full-Day Private Safari
Tours • From Kandy

Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Full-Day Private Safari

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English guided
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฿ 1,604
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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฿ 1,645
Sri Lanka Half-Day Private Train Journey with Tickets
Tours • From Ella, Kandy

Sri Lanka Half-Day Private Train Journey with Tickets

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฿ 5,306
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
Private group
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★ 5.0 (3)
฿ 14,806
The Trees Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

The Trees Kandy

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★ 4.5 (31)
From ฿ 3,851.7
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

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★ 4.4 (541)
From ฿ 1,989.1
View 360
Hotels • Kandy

View 360

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★ 4.0 (104)
From ฿ 1,537.4
The Villa Angeline
Hotels • Kandy

The Villa Angeline

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฿ 1,064.0
Earl's Regent Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Earl's Regent Kandy

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★ 4.0 (146)
From ฿ 2,094.0
Grand Serendib Hotel
Hotels • Kandy

Grand Serendib Hotel

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★ 4.7 (144)
From ฿ 3,305.9
Mount Blue Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Mount Blue Kandy

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★ 4.5 (44)
From ฿ 2,067.3
The Lake view Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

The Lake view Kandy

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From ฿ 2,329.5
Kandy Tourmaline Lankavilla
Hotels • Kandy

Kandy Tourmaline Lankavilla

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From ฿ 1,597.5
Colonial Residence Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

Colonial Residence Kandy

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From ฿ 1,563.4
The Radh Hotel
Hotels • Kandy

The Radh Hotel

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★ 4.5 (182)
From ฿ 5,570.2
The Summit Kandy
Hotels • Kandy

The Summit Kandy

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★ 4.9 (11)
From ฿ 4,122.5

Reviews of Kandy activities

Klook User
2026-03-24 06:22:51
Fantastic 5.0
We had an absolutely wonderful day with Rassen. From coordinating our schedule to everything else, we were able to travel comfortably with a skilled guide. He was also incredibly kind. I really appreciated how well he explained what to be aware of while traveling in Sri Lanka, as well as the characteristics of each location and what to expect. His driving skills were also excellent, and he guided us safely, allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves. Highly recommended!!!
Klook用戶
2026-04-25 02:25:03
Fantastic 5.0
Absolutely fantastic 7-day tour in Sri Lanka with Ceylon Paradise Travel. Our guide Chanaka was professional, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. He flexibly and thoughtfully adjusted the plans according to the weather. The itinerary matched our interests perfectly, and every day felt enjoyable and well organized. We learned a lot, took great photos, and truly felt taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a personalized and stress-free way to explore Sri Lanka!
Rovilyn ********
2026-03-14 11:37:29
Fantastic 5.0
We had a very great travel with Ceylon Travel having Mr Oshan our Tour guide who was very accommodating and attentive to us. Overall we have a long day but the experience is imprinted in memories cannot be forgotten. We had the comfortable transportation and best experience with Mr Oshan as our tour guide.
Klook User
2026-03-22 14:00:33
Fantastic 5.0
Had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka!! Kuddos to Ravi for giving me memorable memories in Sri Lanka through it’s beautiful history in Sigiriya and Polonaruwa and also wonderful experience in Yala National Park!! will try diving next time in Sri Lanka (Ravi’s recommendation)! 😁😁😁
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).
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 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 User
2026-06-08 03:38:43
Fantastic 5.0
This was a great tour. Enjoyed the natural side of sri-lanka. Learned many things about their history and culture!
Klook客路用户
2026-03-30 11:57:13
Fantastic 5.0
Itinerary: The schedule was perfectly arranged, and we visited every planned location. Attractions: They looked exactly like the pictures, completely matching our expectations. Tour Guide: Our guide was very attentive, thoughtful, and patient, and even helped us take many photos and videos. Accommodation: The room was quite spacious, with excellent views, and the balcony offered beautiful scenery. Transportation: The vehicle was clean and odor-free.

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 with some flexibility: they typically reserve around 19 days ahead, with many last-minute bookings up to about 15 days before travel — so spontaneous trips are feasible. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Kandy

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    30°19°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1THB = 9.99LKR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Kandy Esala Poya Perahera

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Manila

What to know before visiting Kandy

Explore Kandy’s highlights and visitor rhythm

Kandy is a compact cultural city where tours and guided experiences dominate visitor bookings, giving you easy access to the main sights without long travel across the region. Demand on Klook shows a clear seasonal rhythm, with busy periods and quieter months that shape how crowded attractions feel.

Best months to visit for crowds and prices

Klook booking data shows peak demand in the months around August and December, while demand troughs in May. Prices drift through the year: they tend to be higher around the busiest months and fall during the quieter season. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, plan for May and the surrounding quieter months; if you’re after the liveliest atmosphere, visit during the August or December peak periods. In this destination, price and demand generally move together—busier months usually cost more, quieter months tend to be cheaper.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

Most travellers from the Philippines typically book about 19 days in advance, so plan and lock in any must-do tours a few weeks before departure, especially for travel in peak months. For a shorter trip you still have flexibility—many experiences can be arranged closer to travel, but booking on Klook ahead ensures availability on popular tour dates.

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