This is a fully private and customizable tour. All stops can be skipped, added, or adjusted according to your preferences. Please feel free to let us know your requests.

• Hotel Pick-up from your accommodation in Kandy
• Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Vihara
• Nelligala International Buddhist Center
• Tea Factory
• Traditional Wood Carving Workshop
• Spice & Herbal Center
• Pinnawala Elephant Museum
• Kandy War Cemetery
• Bahirawakanda Big Buddha Statue
• Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
• Kandy View Point
• Hotel Drop-off in Kandy

Discover a different side of Kandy beyond the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake on this private cultural and scenic day tour. Escape the city crowds and explore mountaintop temples, panoramic viewpoints, local craftsmanship, and colonial history — all in one immersive experience.

Begin your journey at the beautiful Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Vihara, a peaceful forest temple known for its towering walking Buddha statue and traditional Sri Lankan murals. Surrounded by lush greenery, it offers a calm and authentic spiritual atmosphere.

Continue to the breathtaking Nelligala International Buddhist Center, located high in the Seven Mountains region. This modern hilltop temple rewards you with panoramic 360-degree views of the Hanthana mountain range and distant peaks — a perfect photography spot and one of Kandy’s hidden gems.

Along the way, discover Sri Lanka’s rich heritage:
• Visit a tea factory to learn how Ceylon tea is produced from leaf to cup
• See local craftsmen demonstrate hand-carved woodwork
• Explore a spice and herbal center showcasing Sri Lanka’s natural remedies

In the afternoon, reflect at the Kandy War Cemetery, a beautifully maintained WWII memorial honoring British Commonwealth soldiers — a peaceful site often overlooked by visitors.

End your day with a vibrant Kandyan Cultural Dance performance featuring traditional drumming, acrobatics, and a dramatic fire-walking finale.
Optional stop: Choose to visit Ranawana Temple in more depth or include a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Museum (elephant observation only).

Enjoy this private and customizable tour with a knowledgeable local driver-guide, offering flexibility, comfort, and authentic insights throughout the day.