Kandy Day Tour From Colombo
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Kandy Day Tour From Colombo
By Apple Vacations Sri Lanka
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 10–12 hours
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Live guide: Arabic, English
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Written guide: German, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off by Air conditioned vehicle ( share in Tour)
- Multi Language Specialist guide at Temple of Tooth
- Professional & Expert English Speaking driver
- Bottled water
- King Coconut
- Free Wifi onboard upon request
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to sights
- Entry/Admission - Royal Botanical Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.Pickup details
- * Operator Will reconfirm the pick time in advance * Arrive at the lobby 10 minutes before pick up time * Pick up is available in Colombo only - if the designated pick-up location is located outside the city limits pick up can be made with additional charge * Operator for further Assistance-Additional charges may Apply * If the drop off location different from pick up location, please contact the operator additional charges may apply * Kindly provide the WhatsApp contact details - for Better and fast communication
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68395P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Kindly wear clothings that covers the shoulders and knees when entering in the temples
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68395P9
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About the operator
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- claudiatJ8885OO0 contributionsEnjoyable introduction to Sri LankaVery responsive and accomodating! Provided many options tailoted to our interests. Niraveen was a great guide for our day in Colombo.Written December 7, 2024
- suegX2093RU0 contributionsA good tour.Apple vacation was prompt and responsive. The office was able to accommodate our trip requests. Thanks to Niraveen who showed us the sights on the city tour.Written December 7, 2024
- balivilla4u10 contributionsIts Good Value.We saw a lot of Colombo in a few hours in a late model mini bus with air con. Driver was very good and with good English. However at end it was a bit difficult to get to any markets for shopping so we just visited one Brand shop as a friend wanted Ceylon Tea. All in all great value. They met us at the ship. Dropped us off at Port gate on return and we took shuttle buses from there to the ship The hlghlight was the Buddhist temple and also Colombo was very very tidy and all be it a lot of old infrastructure littering was not evident. Most surprising and impressive. Sri Lanka is definitely worth a visit. Our trip was too short. Plenty more to see for sure. Read less ^ Explore Search Plan Review AccountWritten December 2, 2024
- Laera230 contributionsFully immersive Sri Lanka experienceI had a very short time in Sri Lanka, but Apple Vacations and most importantly, Rukshan, my guide, made sure that I made the most out of it. I had a full itinerary for the 5 days, but Rukshan adjusted the travel plans with full flexibility based on my interest. There was nothing impossible for him when it came to showing me places, flavours, experiences, in order to give me a fully immersive experience. He did this with his genuine kindness, service-orientation and amazing driving skills that impressed me every day. I felt fully safe with him all the time and thanks to him I got to see even Sri Lanka nightlife that I probably would not have done on my own. I fully recommend their services and cant wait to be back to explore more.Written November 21, 2024
- priyanky20220 contributionsBentota and Galle Fort Trip from ColomboAmazing day trip. Naveen was very professional and showed good places. Boat safari is highly recommended. Dont forget to enjoy the ice-cream at Galle Fort.Written November 14, 2024
- Cruiser5464240 contributionsAmazing tour operatorApple vacations were amazing! From the start of communication they responded promptly and were very helpful in attending to our requests. They even gave us a little welcome gift when they picked us up from the airport. For the tour, the car was super comfortable and driver had great english! I had to cancel the second excursion due to illness and despite problems with the bank and huge delays, the central team of Apple vacations kept me updated every day and didn’t give up until the refund was in my account. I would definitely recommend them as they are super reliable and made our trip to Sri Lanka memorableWritten November 12, 2024
- Minamo M0 contributionsGreat experience in AnuradhapuraAnuradhapura is worth visiting!! It was a bit far away from the other sites so it was difficult to plan to go the by myself. However, Apple vacation helped for me to travel as I wanted. Thanks to them, I travelled safely and got a lot of knowledge. Thank you very much:)Written October 18, 2024
- blswarnkar580 contributionsOur Recent Sri Lanka Visit of October 2024We did it our own. It was a 6 nights and 7 days family tour of Sri Lanka. We were 5 (4 adults and 1 baby<2). Airport to airport taxi for the whole journey was amazing! The spacious taxi was full of comfort and convenience. It was dedicated to us 24x7 with an English speaking guide cum driver! We covered Colombo, Trincomalee, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Elia, Ella, Yala, Bentota with comfortable stay at different places managed by our own. The guide facilitated us with best of Indian food at various places of stay. The beaches, the mountains, the places of religious importance and the visit of Yala National Park were superb.Written October 14, 2024
- Prakriti T0 contributionsChanak is amazing, good tour company and the tour is a must do!Excellent! Excellent! I had a fabulous 4 day trip from Colombo , Dambulla Caves, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya ( train ride),Ella, Spice market, Yala National Park, Mirissa ( whale watching), Galle and back to Colombo with Apple PVT Ltd and especially Chanak ( tour guide) Chanak when over and above to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. If you need a guide that can drive very well in all weather conditions, that can communicate in English, that knows Sri Lanka at the back of his hand ( history and vegetation) and someone that goes above and beyond to make sure that you see everything that you want - then Chanak is the one! He is really amazing and looked after me very well throughout my stay. I didn’t have the whale watching or yala safari booked before and Chanak did all this in a few hrs… he was very attentive and even gave me his binoculars for both trips. I decided to book the trip last minute and Chanak didn’t even have clothes for the 4 day trip as we decided to do on the spur! He still went ahead and tried to show me the best of Sri Lanka …this shows commitment and professionalism… thank you for making my stay in Sri Lanka so worthwhile!Written October 10, 2024
- tedwards330 contributionsGreat time for the time poorThis was a great experience and highly recommended way of seeing the top attractions swiftly and adequately. The hotels are decent, guide knowledgable and sites remarkable.Written September 18, 2024
- hemasangarig0 contributionsWonderful 6 daysWe absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to ANYONE who wants to do an experience in Sri Lanka. Our guide Mr. Cristo was frienly, helpful,considerate,flexible and easily available to attend our wishes. Thank you to Cristo we had a year of memory to think and to laugh which wouldn't not be possible without him. Best guide ever.Written September 18, 2024
- vasv060 contributionsChanaka is an amazing host!Chanaka Jayasinghe was an amazing guide - a true professional with deep knowledge and passion for his country, and rightly so - Sri Lanka is a beautiful place. Chanaka ensured I was looked after the whole way, and even managed to secure a last minute train ticket for the famous Nuwara Eliya to Ella journey, despite it not being part of my original itinerary. Chanaka’s ability to respond quickly and decisively to my changing desires was truly appreciated. Thank you Chanaka!Written September 15, 2024
- joeaE1982YG0 contributionsWasting Time and MoneyIt was not as it mentioned, The safari was not in Minneriya and many stops for tourists shops.we were at hotel late night 11.30pm and so tired.It would be great if they have mentioned it as shopping tour.Wasting your time with this tour and guide was not aware the plan.Written September 5, 2024
- darrenlU4671YN0 contributionsGreat ExperienceThis tour was absolutely great. The driver was friendly, welcoming, and knowledgable. You cannot beat seeing Sigiriya and visiting the temples in Dambulla, they are a must see if you come to Sri Lanka. We took the Village Tour and could not have been disappointed. Great food and experience. Choose this tour if you want a day trip while you are visiting Sri Lanka.Written September 3, 2024
- magda31770 contributionsGreat tour with so much to see and experienceThe trip was amazing! We saw so many animals and the most important sights and beautiful landscapes of this country. We really appreciated our guide Keerthe who was reliable and showed us around his colourful country. Thank you so much! We absolutely recommend this tour.Written August 30, 2024
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Nadaraja N
1 contribution
Jan 2020
Thank for your Flexibility to customize the tour. vehicle were more then Comfortable What was expected. i have finish tea factory , Pinnawala (Optional Arrangement) ,Temple Of tooth, Botanical Garden & Herb shop within the day.
Driver on time for pickup & Friendly smile very Talkative about each places. without worrying solo traveler can be travel . again Thanks Aaron
Driver on time for pickup & Friendly smile very Talkative about each places. without worrying solo traveler can be travel . again Thanks Aaron
Written February 3, 2020
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Dear Nadarajan!
Greetings Behalf of Apple Vacations,
First of all, thank you for taking the time to write to us. We’re always delighted to hear from a happy customer!
Thanks so much for the positive feedback. It’s always good to know that our customers are out there, enjoying our service and finding it memorable.
Its always a pleasure serving you and certainly look forward to doing that in your future trips too.
Once again thanks a bunch for selecting us as your traveling partner and for giving us this opportunity, we couldn’t have done it without you!
Thank you so much for mentioning Aaron in your feedback, which will help him to improve his skills.
We really appreciate your kind words about Apple vacations service on your review, it always makes our entire team super excited when our valuable customers are happy that they tell the world.
We hope to keep up our performance and wish that you will remain confident in us for your future trips.
CHEERS!
With Love,
Apple Vacations
Written February 5, 2020
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Jill M
5 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Wonderful day tour to Kandy with our driver and guide Chathu. Visits to the botanical gardens and Tooth Relic Temple exceeded our expectations. Additional stops for breakfast, lunch, gem museum and tea factory added to a very enjoyable day. I would highly recommend.
Written March 5, 2024
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Dear customer ,
Thank you so much for your glowing review of your day tour to Kandy from Colombo! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our driver and guide, Chathu.
It warms our hearts to know that the visits to the botanical gardens and the Tooth Relic Temple exceeded your expectations. We're delighted that the additional stops for breakfast, lunch, the gem museum, and the tea factory contributed to making your day even more enjoyable.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're honored to have been a part of creating a memorable day for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing experiences in the future.
Warm regards,
Written March 6, 2024
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Kalliopi S
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Friends
This was a fantastic tour that included two really great activities in addition to the temple in Kandy. Our driver, the guide at the temple and the communication with the company were very professional. The company helped us book late the evening before. We then did another two tours with this company that included some personalised elements too. We were so impressed by their professionalism and care.
Written February 11, 2024
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Dear valued guest,
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your wonderful review of the Kandy Day Tour on TripAdvisor. We are thrilled to learn that your experience exceeded expectations, and we appreciate your kind words.
It warms our hearts to hear that you found the tour to be fantastic, with excellent service provided by our driver and the guide at the temple. We're especially pleased that our communication and assistance in booking, even on short notice, met your satisfaction.
Your decision to embark on two additional tours with our company, embracing personalized elements, truly means a lot to us. Knowing that our professionalism and care resonated with you encourages us to continually strive for excellence.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for choosing our services, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you on future adventures. It is our sincere hope that we can continue to provide you with enriching and memorable experiences.
Warm regards,
jeev
Written February 13, 2024
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Ronald A
9 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Kandy was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Aron made this trip unforgettable. It was a long day but we truly accomplished a lot. The temple was just beautiful, food selection was great and Aron even made a stop for us to see elephants!! That was the best part of this trip. totally recommend this trip to whoever is visiting Sri Lanka!
Written November 6, 2021
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Dear Customer !
Greetings Behalf of Apple Vacations, First of all, thank you for taking the time to write to us. We’re always delighted to hear from a happy customer! Thanks so much for the positive feedback. It’s always good to know that our customers are out there, enjoying our service and finding it memorable. Its always a pleasure serving you and certainly look forward to doing that in your future trips too. Once again thanks a bunch for selecting us as your traveling partner and for giving us this opportunity, we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you so much for mentioning Aaron in your feedback, which will help him to improve his skills. We really appreciate your kind words about Apple vacations service on your review, it always makes our entire team super excited when our valuable customers are happy that they tell the world. We hope to keep up our performance and wish that you will remain confident in us for your future trips.
CHEERS!
With Love, Apple Vacations
Written November 6, 2021
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Romesh J
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
I had a great time touring Dalada Maligawa, Peradeniya gardens, Pinnewala elephant sanctuary and the Kadugannawa tea factory.
Thanks to Janaka my tour guide who was very knowledgeable of the locations and their history. I had a great time.
Thanks to Janaka my tour guide who was very knowledgeable of the locations and their history. I had a great time.
Written May 9, 2023
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Dear Customer ! Greetings Behalf of Apple Vacations, First of all, thank you for taking the time to write to us. We’re always delighted to hear from a happy customer! Thanks so much for the positive feedback. It’s always good to know that our customers are out there, enjoying our service and finding it memorable. Its always a pleasure serving you and certainly look forward to doing that in your future trips too. Once again thanks a bunch for selecting us as your traveling partner and for giving us this opportunity, we couldn’t have done it without you! which will help him to improve his skills. We really appreciate your kind words about Apple vacations service on your review, it always makes our entire team super excited when our valuable customers are happy that they tell the world. We hope to keep up our performance and wish that you will remain confident in us for your future trips. CHEERS! With Love, Apple Vacations
Written May 11, 2023
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Urjin
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Wonderful day trip. Botanical garden is the best and amazing place. Tea factory is very informative and learned a lot. Our guide Keerthe was the best.
Written February 24, 2023
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Dear Customer ! Greetings Behalf of Apple Vacations, First of all, thank you for taking the time to write to us. We’re always delighted to hear from a happy customer! Thanks so much for the positive feedback. It’s always good to know that our customers are out there, enjoying our service and finding it memorable. Its always a pleasure serving you and certainly look forward to doing that in your future trips too. Once again thanks a bunch for selecting us as your traveling partner and for giving us this opportunity, we couldn’t have done it without you! which will help him to improve his skills. We really appreciate your kind words about Apple vacations service on your review, it always makes our entire team super excited when our valuable customers are happy that they tell the world. We hope to keep up our performance and wish that you will remain confident in us for your future trips. CHEERS! With Love, Apple Vacations
Written February 25, 2023
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Rabei I
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
Kandy is amazing the trip was great and especially the tour guide is exceptional
Would 100% recommend
Definitely don't hesitate
Would 100% recommend
Definitely don't hesitate
Written October 17, 2024
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring Kandy and that our tour guide made the experience even more special. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure soon. Don't hesitate to reach out whenever you're ready! 😊
Written October 18, 2024
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Mirelle A
3 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Amazing views great trip we had so much fun we took great photos
Looking forward to going again
Would definitely recommend
Looking forward to going again
Would definitely recommend
Written October 17, 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on the Kandy Day Tour from Colombo. The stunning views and memorable photo opportunities are always a highlight, and we’re so happy you enjoyed every moment. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure soon.
Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!
Written October 18, 2024
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Blair
Las Vegas, NV10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Great time touring Kandy. Guide was knowledgeable, considerate and very helpful. Definitely would recommend. Thanks again.
Written March 9, 2024
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Dear Bliemandt,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience on the Kandy Day Tour from Colombo. We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring Kandy, and we appreciate your kind words about our guide.
It's fantastic to know that our guide's knowledge, consideration, and helpfulness contributed to your overall enjoyment of the tour. We strive to provide memorable and enriching experiences for our guests, and your recommendation means a lot to us.
If you have any specific highlights or favorite moments from the tour, we would love to hear about them. Your feedback is invaluable as we continually aim to enhance our services and create exceptional experiences for all our travelers.
Once again, thank you for choosing our Kandy Day Tour, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for more adventures in the future.
Best regards,
Jeev
Written March 12, 2024
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HMN73
Elkton, MD7 contributions
Great tour. The drive from Colombo to Kandy was brutal. That is the only negative experience for us. Love everything else.
Written December 20, 2023
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Hi hmng1073,
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that overall you enjoyed the tour. I understand that the drive from Colombo to Kandy might have been challenging; the distance can be quite a journey. However, I'm glad to hear that despite that, you loved everything else about the tour. If you have any suggestions or specific feedback on how we can improve the travel experience between Colombo and Kandy, we'd greatly appreciate it. Your insights can help us enhance the journey for future travelers.
We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Written December 21, 2023
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Hi! Can this be a group tour or is it only available privately? A bit apprehensive as a solo traveler
Written February 9, 2020
Hi, can the stops be reversed, i.e. can we fist stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in the morning so that we catch the feeding session to elephant calfs in the morning and than proceed to Botanical Gardens, Kandy, Tooth relic temple etc.
Written February 21, 2019
Hi suhuraj
Yes you can visit during the Feeding season please contact on WhatsApp +94762816641 for more details
Written February 23, 2019
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