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Negombo, Sri Lanka · Day Trips, Food, History, Literature, Museums · USD 85

Sigiriya to Kandy day trip: private car from Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana to the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and a spice garden. From US$85 per car. Our private Sigiriya to Kandy day trip takes you from the Cultural Triangle up into the hills to Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka. Your English-speaking driver picks you up from your hotel in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana at 7:00 or 8:00 am, and you travel in your own air-conditioned car or van. The price covers your private return transport for the day: US$85 for 1 to 3 people in a car, or US$100 for 4 to 7 people in a van. Entrance tickets are extra. On the way you can stop at a spice garden near Matale at no extra cost. Kandy day trip from Sigiriya: what you will see Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the most important Buddhist shrine in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk beside Kandy Lake, look over the city from the viewpoint, and wander through the old town and market. Add the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya if you love plants. Read more about Kandy. Sigiriya to Kandy: the drive The road from Sigiriya to Kandy runs south through Dambulla and Matale, climbing slowly into green hills. It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours each way, with stops whenever you like for photos, tea or a king coconut. More day tours from Sigiriya and Dambulla This is one of our private day tours from Dambulla and Sigiriya. Staying in Kandy instead? See our day trips from Kandy. See all day tours from Dambulla and Sigiriya → Highlights - Sigiriya to Kandy day trip with hotel pickup at 7:00 or 8:00 am - Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Walk around Kandy Lake and see the city from the viewpoint - Free optional stop at a spice garden near Matale - Private air-conditioned car (1–3 people) or van (4–7 people) with an English-speaking driver - Transport from US$85 · entrance tickets extra Itinerary Your driver collects you from your hotel in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana at the time you choose. We confirm the exact time after booking. Stop at a spice garden to see how cinnamon, pepper, cardamom and nutmeg grow, with a short walk and a cup of herbal tea. Entry is free. Visit the golden-roofed temple beside the lake that holds a relic of the Buddha, with its painted halls, museum and offerings of flowers. Lunch at a local restaurant in Kandy (not included). Stroll around Kandy Lake, enjoy the city view from the hillside viewpoint and explore the old town and market. Or add the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. Drive back north to your hotel in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana. What’s included Included - Private air-conditioned car or van for the day - English-speaking driver - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana - Optional spice garden stop (no extra cost) - Fuel and parking fees Not included - Temple of the Tooth and Peradeniya entrance tickets - Meals and drinks - Tips for your driver (optional) FAQs Kandy is about 90 km from Sigiriya, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours by road through Dambulla and Matale. Yes. We pick you up at 7:00 or 8:00 am, visit the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and the old town, and bring you back at about 6:30 to 7:00 pm. Private return transport costs US$85 for 1 to 3 people in a car or US$100 for 4 to 7 people in a van. Entrance tickets are extra. Cover your shoulders and knees, and remove your shoes and hat before entering. White or light clothing is a nice touch but not required. Yes. You can stop at a spice garden near Matale on the way at no extra transport cost. Entry is free. Yes. We pick up from hotels in Sigiriya, Dambulla, Habarana and Kandalama.