
Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour
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Is Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour worth booking?
Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour is a 8-hour experience in Kandy, Sri Lanka, from $150 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $150 per person
Enjoy both a public train ride and a private minivan sightseeing tour with scenic views and cultural sites in the Kandyan region. Our experienced and knowledgeable drivers are known for careful driving. They have been
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy both a public train ride and a private minivan sightseeing tour with scenic views and cultural sites in the Kandyan region. Our experienced and knowledgeable drivers are known for careful driving. They have been doing these tours for 5 years. Their cultural & historical expertise well-founded.
What's included
Included
- Total Parking charges
- Knowledgeable English speaking driver
- Train Tickets 2nd class non-reservation seats
- Passenger Insurance cover 500,000 LKR P.P
- Road Tax & Insurance Tax
- Total fuel cost
- 1000 ml bottled drinking water per person
- Air-conditioned minivan
- Replacement vehicle in case of unlucky events - with new driver
Not included
- Entry fees of visiting site or activities
- Extra person in vehicle other than those who booked
- Extra excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Food, meals, other beverages than water
What you'll see and do
A train journey in Sri Lanka is fun and a perfect opportunity to travel with locals. You will take the train to Colombo but enjoy only the first half of it, which is running through the Kandyan hill country, allowing you to see typical villages, paddy cultivation, tea plantations and spectacular vistas to the valley around Bible rock (Batalegala)
90 minutes here · Admission included
Susantha Spice and Herbal Garden
See typical plants and spices of the tropical island, enjoy your herbal tea and learn more about traditional Ayurveda.
30 minutes here
Temple of the Gadaladenia
Visit the Gampola period temple with original medieval paintings and statues from the mid 14th century.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Lankatilaka Temple
This is Sri Lanka's most beautiful temple from the Gampola period, the impressive shrine room is decorated with murals from the Kandy period.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Embekka Devalaya
The Embekka Devalaya is famous for the island's most excellent wood carvings from the Kandy period.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
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 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lanka Excursions Holidays
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kandy.
How much does Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour cost?
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Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kandy usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Kandy is not rushed.
Is Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kandy, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour?
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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 Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour?
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Around 0 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 Kandy 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 Kandy and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Scenic Train Ride from Kandy & 3 Temples - Highlights Tour 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 Kandy 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 Kandy?
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On Outty we rank every Kandy experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Explore Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk, Tours and Transportation in Sri Lanka, Chauffeur guide and Tour organizer. 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 Kandy?
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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 Kandy?
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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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