Travel from Dambulla to Kandy with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Famous for its magnificent cave temple complex with over 150 Buddha statues and stunning ancient murals. 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
91 km
Estimated Travel Time
~2h 17m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus

Visit the largest wholesale vegetable and fruit market in Sri Lanka — a vibrant spectacle at dawn.

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

Explore five magnificent cave shrines carved into a rock outcrop, housing 153 Buddha statues and ancient murals.

Walk through the largest ironwood forest in Asia, home to rare flora and migratory birds.

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

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.

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

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

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