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Things to Do in Sri Lanka
From leopard-spotting in Yala to surfing in Arugam Bay — browse our curated activities and add them to your custom itinerary.
6 activities in Kandy

Kandy Lake & City Walk
A pleasant walk around the scenic lake in the heart of Kandy, with views of the cloud-capped hills.

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
Stroll through 147 acres of stunning gardens featuring giant bamboo, orchids, a spice garden, and a famous Java fig tree.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Visit the world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed and see the entire herd walk to the nearby river for their daily bath — a truly magical experience just a short drive from Kandy.

Spice Garden Tour
Learn about cinnamon, cardamom, and other native spices at a working plantation outside Kandy.

Temple of the Tooth Relic
Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist site, housing the revered tooth relic of the Buddha within a beautiful golden shrine.

Traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
A colourful evening performance of ancient Kandyan drumming, fire walking, and classical dance.