Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours
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5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours worth booking?
Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours is a 24-hour experience in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from $30 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Explore Kandy at your own pace on this 9 hour customizable tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional chauffer guide and make you way to Kandy. Choose to visit the Bahirawakanda Buddha
What you get
- Hotel drop-off other destinations ( Extra charges)
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Surcharges on fuel
About this experience
Explore Kandy at your own pace on this 9 hour customizable tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional chauffer guide and make you way to Kandy. Choose to visit the Bahirawakanda Buddha statue, a tea plantation, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, the Temple of the Tooth, and other places in and around the city.
What's included
Included
- Hotel drop-off other destinations ( Extra charges)
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Surcharges on fuel
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance Fees
What you'll see and do
Kandy View Point
Meet and Greet your Chauffer guide and start your journey at your chosen location, Head to Kandy you will be taken to the Natural Spice garden of Srilanka where you can get a real experience of how Spices are made ( You will be getting a free 10 mins Head Massage too). Head to Kandy with Beautifull Sceanries and Stops.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Kandy Lake
Do a City Tour in Kandy and enjoy sightseeing of your choice. Skip attractions, you may not want to see and visit what you like the most in this 9-hour city tour. You will be able to visit Tea plantation, Peradeniya Botanical garden, Kandy Temple, Market square and upper lake drive or other sightseeing activities in Kandy as per your choice. Don't forget to witness a Kandyan cultural show that starts at 16:30 in Kandyan cultural centers. Head back to your Pick up Location to end your tour or end the tour in Kandy and you will be Dropped at your Hotel.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 1800 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Pickup from Kandy
Your English Speaking Chauffer will pick you at the Hotel your staying in Kandy to start your Tour Pickup included
Pickup from Airport
Meet and Greet you Chauffer Guide at the Arrival Terminal and start your journey with ease and access Pickup included
Pickup from Colombo
Your English Speaking Chauffer will pick you at the Hotel your staying in Colombo to start your Journey Pickup included
Pickup from Ella
Your English Speaking Chauffer will pick you at the Hotel your staying in Ella to start your Journey Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our tour guide was a young man named Abdul. At 25 years old he seemed to be beyond his years. In wisdom. He watched our backs a
Abdul picked us up at 7:30 a.m. near the cruise terminal. He was running late due to a flat tire but that was not a problem because he is a great young man. He helped us all day during each stop making sure that we are understanding what the locals were telling us and protecting us from any underhanded situations. We felt very comfortable with him chatting as well as his guiding skills, talking about his family and his plans for the future. He asked about our family and we told him about our children and grandchildren. He helped take pictures during the day, often standing and waiting while we went through sites that did not involve him being on site. He was at hand with comfort and water. He helped to calculate the conversion between Sri Lankan money to US dollars. He helped us with finding a reasonably priced place to eat lunch on the way to the elephants. Stayed with us the entire time that we rode elephants in the river. He was nearby. Taking pictures and protecting our belongings. I could not think of a better guide or a nicer young man. My wife and I both appreciated everything that he was able to do for us and with us.
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka! It was a great pleasure having had the opportunity to be of service to you in your visit to Sri Lanka. We are truly glad that you had a wonderful tour with Kingfisher Tours Team. The best part of any journey is hearing that our guests had an amazing time with us! There's no greater testament to our passion and dedication to this goal than anything. As a Travel agency and tour Operating Company, Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka is committed to provide the best product to our each client. As a professional and a reputed tour company, we always concern and give the priority to needs of our all customers along with the maximum satisfaction. We do not think twice to go for an extra mile to give maximum service to our clients. Thank you very much for the review posted on TripAdvisor and share your travel experience with us. It would be great having you back with us for another tour to give you another memorable experience. We are looking forward to seeing you again and bring you another great memory of rest of Sri Lanka.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing excursion with Kingfisher!
Amazing day tour with so.much to see! Our tour guide and driver eas excellent. Thw whole setup of thectrip very satisfactory. We had nothing to worry we visited elephant orphanage, spice gardens, tea factory and the great Kandy with the temple!! Everything in order and exactely as planned. Thanks Kinghisher Tours!!
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka! It was a great pleasure having had the opportunity to be of service to you in your visit to Sri Lanka. We are truly glad that you had a wonderful tour with Kingfisher Tours Team. The best part of any journey is hearing that our guests had an amazing time with us! There's no greater testament to our passion and dedication to this goal than anything. As a Travel agency and tour Operating Company, Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka is committed to provide the best product to our each client. As a professional and a reputed tour company, we always concern and give the priority to needs of our all customers along with the maximum satisfaction. We do not think twice to go for an extra mile to give maximum service to our clients. Thank you very much for the review posted on TripAdvisor and share your travel experience with us. It would be great having you back with us for another tour to give you another memorable experience. We are looking forward to seeing you again and bring you another great memory of rest of Sri Lanka.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $30 to $149
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Colombo.
How much does Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Colombo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours take?
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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Colombo is not rushed.
Is Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Colombo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 24-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Colombo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Colombo and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Trip to Kandy with Kingfisher Tours start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Colombo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Colombo?
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On Outty we rank every Colombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Flexi dates on all 5 to 7 days packages for car and English speaking driver, Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle, 08 Nights in Magical Sri Lanka. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Colombo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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