SL RIDE

Colombo to Kandy

113 km ~2h 50m by car

Travel from Colombo to Kandy with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's bustling commercial capital, blending colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and world-class dining. The cultural heart of Sri Lanka, set among misty hills and home to the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

113 km

Estimated Travel Time

~2h 50m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Colombo

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Colombo City Food Tour
Food & Drink

Colombo City Food Tour

Colombo3hTicket $25

A guided walking tour of Colombo's best street food, from hoppers to kottu roti.

Colombo Harbour Cruise
Leisure

Colombo Harbour Cruise

Colombo1.5hTicket $20

Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise around Colombo harbour with views of the city skyline.

Galle Face Green Sunset Walk
Leisure

Galle Face Green Sunset Walk

Colombo1h

Stroll along this iconic oceanfront promenade, soak in the sunset, and try local street snacks.

Gangaramaya Temple Visit
Religious

Gangaramaya Temple Visit

Colombo1.5hTicket $3

One of Colombo's most revered temples — an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Religious

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

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One of Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist temples, also revered in the Ramayana as the site where Vibhishana — Ravana's virtuous brother — was crowned King of Lanka by Rama.

National Museum of Colombo
Cultural

National Museum of Colombo

Colombo2hTicket $5

Explore Sri Lanka's largest museum covering 2,500 years of history, royal regalia, and ancient artefacts.

Things to Do in Kandy

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Kandy Lake & City Walk
Leisure

Kandy Lake & City Walk

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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.

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