Everything was perfect! We completely trusted Janka, and he was very attentive to our wishes and interests. He also suggested some additional visits, most of which were free of charge, including tea factories, a herbal garden, a woodcarver’s workshop, and temples. We highly recommend Janka and would like to thank him for such a wonderful day spent together. He made our experience even more enjoyable and memorable!
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What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
- Bottled water
- English-speaking Driver Guide
Excludes
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Asgiri Maha Viharaya is a Buddhist monastery located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is the headquarters of the Asgiriya chapter of Siyam Nikaya,
Experience authentic Ayurveda treatments and traditional Sri Lankan cuisine at Pepper Ceylon, where wellness rituals and local flavors come together in a relaxing setting.
Join a traditional wood carving workshop where you can try carving techniques yourself while learning about Sri Lanka’s rich craftsmanship, tools, and cultural heritage from skilled local artisans.
Nelligala International Buddhist Centre is a sacred institution serving both local and international communities. Located in Yatinuwara, Kandy, this breathtaking natural site offers panoramic views of the Central Highlands. Founded by Ven. Wahurakumbure Dhammarathana Thero, Nelligala overcame numerous challenges to become a symbol of religious and national harmony. Officially opened on November 9, 2014, it features the majestic Shakya Singha Maha Seya, enshrining sacred relics, and the largest sermon hall in Yatinuwara. Additionally, meditation huts support monastic practices, making Nelligala a center for spiritual growth and devotion.
Tour the factory, learn traditional tea-making processes, enjoy a fresh tea tasting, and unwind with scenic views and authentic Sri Lankan flavors.
One of the most beautiful and largest botanical gardens in the Asian region. This well maintained place has become one of the key attractions in Kandy.
Ascend to Bahirawakanda Temple, offering panoramic views of Kandy. Marvel at the giant Buddha statue that stands as a serene guardian overlooking the city.
A beautiful cultural show of 1 hour duration. This represents all the types of cultural dancing activities available in Sri Lanka. Dancers are dressed with the authentic original costumes and these live performances are something you should not miss.
At the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, travelers will explore one of Sri Lanka's most sacred and historic sites, housing a revered relic of Lord Buddha's tooth. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its stunning architecture, vibrant ceremonies, and deep spiritual significance. Visitors can immerse themselves in Buddhist rituals, admire intricate carvings and frescoes, and experience the rich cultural heritage of Kandy.
Take in stunning panoramic views of Kandy and its beautiful lake from the city’s most famous viewpoint.
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I toured Kandy with Rohan - he was amazing and had helpful suggestions such as doing Temple of the Tooth in the morning to avoid the large crowds. He’s a sweet man, very polite and has excellent local knowledge. I would definitely recommend.
Would 100% recommend this if you’re looking for a customised trip around Kandy. In particular, our driver Rohan really made the experience for us. He went above and beyond, was kind and knowledgeable, and helped us make the trip very memorable. Thank you!
We had a lovely trip with Rohan. He showed us a lot of things in Kandy and gave us the opportunity to decide where we wanted to go. It was a great afternoon , we enjoyed it! Don't hesitate.
Travelling alone. Started in the morning. Very very worth it. My guide tony gave me a lot of options and places to visit. For sure will book another trip with him next year and explore more places in kandy :)
We had an amazing tour of Kandy with our driver Rohan, we had the time to see everything and can take our time to discover everything we never felt in the rush at all with him. Rohan is very kind and pleasant like to share his knowledge and help you as best as he can. Thank you for this experience !! Thomas ALCARAZ.
The tour with Rowan, our guide and tuktuk driver, was great! He did his very best to give us a great day. Though the plan was to do a tour for only 3 to 4 hours, we ended up leaving at 10 am and returning in the evening after watching the ceremony at the Temple of the sacred Tooth, including a visit at the beautiful museum of the temple. We visited the Asgiri Maha Seya, which has beautiful wood carvings and painted ceiling. After this, we visited the workshop of the family that made the carving and paintings. We continued to visit a gem stone/ jewelry factory and a tea factory. After that we stayed a few hours in the beautiful Royal Botanic gardens, to be picked up again at the end of the afternoon to go to the Temple of the sacred Tooth, to visit the ceremony and the museum. It was a great and interesting full day,. Rowan's English is good and the tour was very affordable. So if you want to go sightseeing in Kandy I really recommend to contact Rowan from Sakura Ceylon travel.
Today, we were able to discover so many things with Rohan all across the city of Kandy. It was truly exceptional. He is a friendly and pleasant driver. A big thank you to him.
We had a very very good City Tour with our Guide Rohan. He recomended us good Places to visit like the Tea Factory and the Big White Buddha Tempel at the Mountains of Kandy. Also we visited the Ayurvada Green Garden. When we come Back to Kandy we definitly book another second Tour with Rohan . Highly Recomended Guide Thank you Rohan
It was a really nice and customed tour. Thank you Rohan
We worked with our driver, Rohan, to plan each day. While we had a few of ideas of what we wanted to see (Botanical Garden, the large Buddha on the hill, Temple of the Tooth), he provided additional suggestions of visiting traditional craft makers that were very educational and informative.We did not feel any pressure to purchase after the visits. Rohan is an excellent driver, a good communicator, flexible and I highly recommend him if you need a driver.
We had a lovely Tuk Tuk tour of some of the interesting spots in Kandy. Rohan, our driver and guide made the day enjoyable and very interesting. He is very knowledgeable and a good communicator so we would recommend to anyone.
It has been a year since we toured Sri Lanka but the memories of the place are still fresh, so are the people who made our trip unforgettable. If you are ever in Kandy, going on a guided with Tony will be the highlight of your trip. Thanks to him, we have a lot of treasured moments and happy times. Definitely will recommend this tour. And if life permits, we will be back!
The tour was fantastic. I was short on time but Rohan made it possible to visit almost all the places with his magic itinerary. I'll highly recommend the tour. Rohan was super friendly and highly knowledgeable tour professional. Reasonably priced for solo travelers as well ❤️
Traveling alone, I felt completely safe with Rohan throughout the entire day. He was incredibly kind and tailored the tuk-tuk tour perfectly to my wishes. His service was impeccable and attentive—I highly recommend him! Beyond the tour, he even helped me organize the rest of my trip. Rohan is a true gem, and it was fascinating to chat with him. I truly hope to come back to Kandy!
We did the Kandy City tour with Rohan today and highly recommend him. He was punctual, friendly, and always happy to accommodate our personal needs and preferences. His knowledge of the area and warm personality made the experience both enjoyable and informative. If you’re visiting Kandy, Rohan is an excellent choice for a memorable and stress-free tour.
We had an amazing time! We visited the wood carving place, Ceylon tea factory, botanical gardens and Kandy view point. Rohan was excellent! Definitely recommend ☺️
We randomly got in touch with Tony, he is a wonderful guy, he made sure that every site in kandy gets covered. He is a funny loving guys and we enjoyed the site seen a lot
We are amazed to have our excellent guide his name is tony very humble and professional person we every meet we are really happy
He was an amazing experience that they went really well. It was very well planned to cover all of the city and the main city places. The picture pictures were very amazing, and those were very well done. The best part of the trip was he made sure that we are comfortable in everything. We are doing and also guided us really well, and I was very happy with the experience. I would always suggest this to everyone.
This was a great time we had with Tony! He was extremely accommodating with all our needs and guided us at every point! It felt like having a big brother away from home :) We covered a lot of places and had the best views. We tried a lot of good food and the cherry on the top was Tony’s photography. He was genuinely helpful and wanted us to have a great time. If you get our tour guide tony you are lucky :)
Rohan was AWESOME!! He was professional, reliable, honest, safe driver, friendly, knowledgeable of all things in Kandy & a really nice sincere person. He recommended & took us on a nice tour around Kandy, & was very patient while we took our time to enjoy our experience. Also he has a brand new & clean Tuk-Tuk, which made it even more enjoyable..
Splendid service, very good Guy, interessant explanations, efficient, carefull and understanding. We will recommand
We had a great day with our guide who took us through Kandy all the day. He also showed us some local restaurants with great food, off the tourist spots. He was a great host there! Fees for visits are transparent, feel free to ask.
Tony was very knowledgeable, guiding us for seven hours. He knew a lot of people around the town. He was good fun and would recommend him.
Rohan is a wonderful city guide. Very calm, very engaging and very knowledgeable. He tells you all the places you can go in advance and let's you choose your preferences and order, making useful recommendations along the way. He provided us with an excellent tour of the city, at a very reasonable rate and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to other travellers. Take all the stress out of your day in Kandy and let Rohan show you the sights.
Rohan was a great guide, he is very friendly and kind. He showed us some nice, less-known places. He was also an excellent driver, we always felt completely safe during the journey. We can highly recommend him!
Thank you Tony and Asham for showing us all of the best sites, restaurants, and local hidden gems. Everyday was packed with fun activities and Tony is very knowledgeable of Sri Lanka’s history. Thank you!
Janika is as competent as he is compassionate. My husband got a serious bacterial infection and needed urgent medical attention. Janika was with us every step of the way until my husband was admitted to the Kandy General Hospital. He has visited him twice a day for three days, bringing towels, pillows, food, and water. He showed me around Kandy and his gentle way of speaking has helped me cope with the situation. He kept cool, calm and collected while changing a flat tyre. Janika conveys professionalism and a sense of security. His problem-solving skills and good English make him an ideal driver. and guide.
The Kandy trip was really entertaining. We saw a lot of interesting places that would not be possible to see without this service. Our guide Anthony was very professional and kind. Much recommended!
We had an amazing experience exploring Kandy! The tour was full of attractions, unforgettable moments, and many fascinating experiences. Our guide shared a lot of interesting stories and explanations, which made the city come alive for us. Communication was quick and easy, and the price for the tour was very reasonable. What we appreciated was how flexible the guide was — he listened to our suggestions and adjusted the plan to fit our preferences. Highly recommended!
We had a great trip with Tony (Sakura Ceylon). The price was good and the experience was amazing. We saw the main city attractions (Tooth Temple, Buddha statue, wooden stupa, etc.) and also some special places like a tea factory, tea fields, natural gems, and a nice bridge over the river. Tony was very professional, and we could also change the trip plan to our needs. I highly recommend! /Andrzej Poland
It was nice exploring Kandy and its environments. I was able to visit the tea factory, wood carving area, temple and Buddha tooth relic temple. The Tuk driver was very helpful and nice.
We had Rohan as a guide for 2 days and I can only thank him for what a great professional his company was, touring both Kandy and its surroundings, without a doubt a 10 as a professional!!!
Great day accompanied by Janka Rohan. He is very professional, gives plenty of explanations, drives efficiently, and adapts perfectly to our wishes. I highly recommend it.
Good driver and good recommendations. Very flexible at all times, the tuk-tuk was very new and safe.
Absolutely perfect, I recommend, we didn't really know what to do in Kandy, so we asked for advice from our hotel which recommended Rohan. The guide came to pick us up directly at the hotel and we let ourselves be guided all day through many activities. The guide speaks very good English.
Great experience, fair price. Very good driver/driver, I found myself well with him. Honest and prepared.
Rohan is a very sweet good respectful man who brought me safe, fine and pleasant through Kandy in his safe and clean TukTuk. He speaks very good English and knows what he is talking about. Rohan thank you for everything, you are the Best Guide in Kandy!
My family booked Tony's private tour (8 days). I bought honey from small stalls that I would never have been able to get to on a large sightseeing bus, and I bought fruit on the spot and peeled it and ate it. When I said I wanted spices, they took me to the old market, where I could buy them by weight. We were introduced to recommended restaurants in each town, and we were able to eat delicious food that went well with Japanese taste. Thank you for the fun tour. It was a wonderful memory.
Nagyon sok információt kaptunk mindenről. Toni volt az idegenvezetőnk, kedves, előzékeny, vicces. Nagyon jól összerakta a túrát tényleg semmi dolgunk nem volt, teljesen rábízhattuk magunkat, ezer helyre elvitt minket. Rengeteg élmény, látvány, Meleg szívvel ajánlom.
I had a great tour today! Rohan is a very kind and patient man. He takes all the time to show different places. Highly recommended!!
We had a great tour. We visited a wide variety of spots. The guide was very friendly, helpful and responded to our wishes.
We did a private Kandy day tour at Tony's and had an incredibly great, versatile day, where we also learned a lot about the country and the history of Buddhism. Tony adapted the tour to our liking, so we ultimately had the perfect mix of fun, culture and great views. We would recommend everyone to book a tour with him and let yourself be enchanted by the beautiful Sri Lanka!!
Nice driver who has a lot to say. Also takes pictures if you want. Possibly goes along to help with the road. Good value and friendly.
We had a great experience with him as he was very reliable and gave us Insider tips. We would definitely recommend him
I was anxious about it because it was my first time to participate, but the person in charge was very kind and I was able to enjoy the explanation with ease. The schedule was reasonable and I had a good time. I would love to use it if I had the chance again.
Rohan listened to our desires, made us discover super nice spots. Our day was great and Rohan totally contributed!! Thank you.
The best driver in Sri Lanka, gave us an exceptional day!!! He made us an amazing tour where we saw everything we wanted to see! Amazing!!
We bumped into Tony and his tuktuk outside our hotel, and it was a real chance! He offered us an adventure to discover Kandy, and thanks to him we enjoyed a privileged tour of the city. Tony took us to beautiful views and unusual places we would never have gone without him. He knows his country and culture perfectly, which he transmits with passion, while having a hidden talent as a photographer that makes it possible to leave with superb memories. The prices are very good and thanks to its large network in the city, the tours go easily and without wasting time. We highly recommend Tony to discover Kandy and Sri Lanka as a whole in a unique and authentic way!
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