3-Day Kandy & Nuwara Eliya Tour: Temple & Lake
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, then drive into the highlands to Gregory Lake
A 3-day guided tour of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka with hotel accommodation, air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide. The itinerary covers the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, the Botanical Garden at Peradeniya, Victoria Park, and Gregory Lake in the highlands, with overnight stays included. You choose between a private car for up to two people or a shared van for up to seven at checkout.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Explore Kandy city and temple
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Dinner and overnight in Kandy
Day 2: Travel to Nuwara Eliya via Peradeniya
- Visit Botanical Garden at Peradeniya
- Visit Victoria Park
- Visit Gregory Lake
- Play golf
- Dinner and overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Day 3: Visit Kitulgala and depart
- Visit Kitulgala
What’s included
- Four-star hotel accommodation with dinner on two nights.
- air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
- English-speaking guide.
- parking fees.
- visits to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Botanical Garden at Peradeniya, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and Kitulgala.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Visit So Sri Lanka Tours
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The experience
You arrive in Kandy on day one and head straight to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the most important place of worship for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Dinner and an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Kandy are included. On day two, the drive takes you from Kandy through Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya in the highlands: stops include the Botanical Garden at Peradeniya, Victoria Park, and Gregory Lake, where the landscape shifts from tropical to cool mountain air. Another night in Nuwara Eliya follows. Day three heads toward the airport with a stop at Kitulgala before departure.
The vehicle is air-conditioned throughout, and your guide speaks English. Hotel accommodation and parking fees are covered. You're not arranging lodging or transport logistics yourself. The tour runs with either a private car (maximum two passengers) or a shared van (maximum seven), so you pick the setup that fits your group size when you book.
Is this one for you?Choose the private car if you're traveling as a couple or solo and want the flexibility to move at your own pace. Pick the shared van if you're part of a larger group and want to share the cost with other travelers on the same route.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy?
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the most important place of worship for Buddhists in Sri Lanka and is the main stop on day one of the tour in Kandy.
Does the tour include hotel accommodation?
Yes, the tour includes 4-star hotel accommodation with dinner and overnight stays in both Kandy on day one and Nuwara Eliya on day two.
What happens on the drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya?
Day two includes stops at the Botanical Garden at Peradeniya, Victoria Park, and Gregory Lake as you travel from Kandy into the highlands to Nuwara Eliya.
Can I choose between a private car and a shared van?
Yes, you choose at checkout: a private car for up to two people or a shared van for up to seven passengers.
Is an English-speaking guide included?
Yes, a live guide who speaks English is included throughout the 3-day tour.
3-Day Kandy & Nuwara Eliya Tour: Temple & Lake
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from US$ 2,300 per group
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