SL RIDE

Kandy to Hikkaduwa

197 km ~4h 56m by car

Travel from Kandy to Hikkaduwa with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. The cultural heart of Sri Lanka, set among misty hills and home to the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic. Sri Lanka's surf capital, offering coral reefs, a laid-back vibe, and reliable waves for all skill levels. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

197 km

Estimated Travel Time

~4h 56m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Kandy

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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.

Things to Do in Hikkaduwa

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Coral Reef Snorkeling
Adventure

Coral Reef Snorkeling

Hikkaduwa2hTicket $15

Snorkel over Hikkaduwa's famous living coral sanctuary — home to turtles, reef fish, and fan corals.

Glass-Bottom Boat Coral Tour
Nature

Glass-Bottom Boat Coral Tour

Hikkaduwa1hTicket $10

View the coral gardens and tropical fish without getting wet from a glass-bottom boat.

Sea Turtle Hatchery Visit
Nature

Sea Turtle Hatchery Visit

Hikkaduwa1hTicket $5

Learn about Sri Lanka's sea turtle conservation efforts and see hatchlings being released into the ocean.

Surfing Lesson
Adventure

Surfing Lesson

Hikkaduwa2hTicket $25

Take a beginner or intermediate surf lesson on Hikkaduwa's consistent beach break — the top surf destination on the west coast.

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