SL RIDE

Trincomalee to Kandy

222 km ~5h 33m by car

Travel from Trincomalee to Kandy with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A stunning natural harbour on the east coast with pristine beaches, hot springs, and sacred Hindu temples. 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

222 km

Estimated Travel Time

~5h 33m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Trincomalee

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Kanniya Hot Springs
Nature

Kanniya Hot Springs

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Visit seven ancient wells with naturally warm water at different temperatures — a unique geological curiosity.

Koneswaram Temple Visit
Religious

Koneswaram Temple Visit

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A sacred Hindu temple perched on Swami Rock cliff, offering dramatic views over Trincomalee's natural harbour.

Nilaveli Beach Day
Leisure

Nilaveli Beach Day

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Relax on one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful and uncrowded white-sand beaches on the east coast.

Pigeon Island Snorkeling
Adventure

Pigeon Island Snorkeling

Trincomalee3hTicket $25

Sri Lanka's best snorkeling — crystal-clear waters with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, and abundant coral.

Whale Watching (Blue & Sperm Whales)
Nature

Whale Watching (Blue & Sperm Whales)

Trincomalee4hTicket $40

One of the world's best locations for blue and sperm whale sightings, just off the Trincomalee coast.

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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