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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
Leisure

Kandy Lake & City Walk

Kandy1h

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

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
Nature

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens

Kandy2hTicket $8

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

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Nature

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Kandy3hTicket $25

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
Cultural

Spice Garden Tour

Kandy1hTicket $5

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

Temple of the Tooth Relic
Religious

Temple of the Tooth Relic

Kandy1.5hTicket $10

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
Cultural

Traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

Kandy1.5hTicket $15

A colourful evening performance of ancient Kandyan drumming, fire walking, and classical dance.