Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van
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Kandy Sigiriya Day Trip by tuk,tuk/car/van
By Taxi Kandy AGS Tours Sri Lanka
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Ages 6-85
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Parking Fees
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- 2 mineral water bottles
What's not included- * entry/admission-dambulla caves temple
- Entry/admission- Sigiriya lions rock
- Entry/admission-pidurangala rock
- Guide fee for sigiriya lions rock and dambulla caves temple
- Entry/Admission - Dambulla Cave Temple
- Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Queens Hotel, DS Senanayake Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
Pickup details- we will pick you any hotels in kandy.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Queens Hotel, DS Senanayake Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 326588P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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: 326588P2
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- LittleMissHolidayFan0 contributionsHighly recommended.Great service, this is my second time in Sri Lanka and I used this service in 2022. I reached out when planning my return as again had the most helpful and reliable service. I organised an airport pick up to go to Galle and everything went perfectlyWritten 24 February 2025
- andrewi9090 contributionsGreat visit to Sigiriya and Central Sri LankaWe had an awesome customized itinerary built by AGS. They were super responsive as we have time constraints and helped us work a way to maximize to see sights and different cultural elements. Our guide was Sura, who did a great job of taking care of us. He made detours when we needed and made sure we stayed on time. We visited the Sigiriya as our main stop and worked in some other culture pieces into the trip.Written 14 January 2025
- giuliadQ745JH0 contributionsAn amazing day in Kandy!I don’t normally write reviews, but these people are so so kind and deserve the best. I hope this review inspires many to book a tour with this happy and helpful organisation! The tour was flexible, we were given enough options. With too small kids (1,5 & 6) this was very relaxed. We visited Ranawana temple, the Spice garden, war cemetery, tea factory and a traditional Kandy dance show. In between Isuru (our guide) offered to bring us home because our youngest was so tired. He picked us up later again. All for a fixed price btw. Sudesh the owner accommodated everything so well, his location is great to stay btw, or do a cooking class. To summarize: a recommendation from my heart!Written 25 December 2024
- Roam606094359940 contributionsGreat experience in KandyWe had a fun day with Sudesh. We visited the Spice Garden, the big Buddha statue, the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Garden, and finally took part in a family cooking class. The day was very well tailored to our wishes and interests, and Sudesh was very friendly and hospitable. Everything was easily arranged. We feel that we got great value for money. We can highly recommend this!Written 15 December 2024
- Explore034743786040 contributionsGreat Time in Kandy with Sudesh!We saw a lot of great monuments in Kandy, did various stops on the way and were flexible all the time. Also, we did some nice activities.Written 20 November 2024
- beverleyvida0 contributionsJam packed entertaining whorl around kandyWe were going to look around the city on our own but booked a double tuk tuk tour at the last minute and so glad we did. Sudesh and Brassica wizzed us around town in great style. Sudesh’s knowledge and English are both superb. We saw loads, including the dance show which was excellent. Top recommend from us all.Written 30 October 2024
- leonief6330 contributionsGreat tourWe had a great time. Our guide picked us up at the hotel and showed us around Kandy, he brought us to a lot of places, explained everything and showed us some more hidden places too. He was very kind and also was very flexible as we had some spontaneous requests.Written 18 September 2024
- cyprel0 contributionsTrip from Kandy to NuwaraOur journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with our guide and driver was nothing short of spectacular! Their expertise and friendliness made the trip feel like an adventure from start to finish. Along the way, we were treated to breathtaking scenery and carefully curated stops, from picturesque viewpoints to lush plantations and delightful local eateries. However, the most memorable moment came when we realized we had misplaced a precious bag on the blue train. Without hesitation, our guide sprang into action. Through their efficiency and dedication, the bag was located and sent back to us later in the journey, exceeding our expectations. This guided tour will forever be etched in our memories as one of the highlights of our Sri Lankan adventure. Highly recommended to anyone seeking an authentic and unforgettable experience!Written 31 March 2024
- dave e0 contributionsExcellent serviceVery quick responses via WhatsApp Cars and drivers all first class. He arranged transfer Kandy to cricket And from Elle to Tangalle Very punctualWritten 21 February 2024
- johncN4149MX0 contributionsGreat city tour with Nuwan of AGS ToursOur third trip with Nuwan working for AGS Tours. This time a city tour of Colombo with our highlight of the National museum . Nuwan took us around Colombo on a fascinating trip. Nuwan is an amazing guide and driver and we continue to find him very knowledgeable about the best sites to see and knowledge of his country’s history. He is always willing to go the extra mile and extremely nice and helpful. We would always ask for him in the future!Written 21 February 2024
- sallyw7510 contributionsAGS Tours, ExceptionalWe’ve just arrived home from a 2 week family holiday to Sri Lanka with AGS Tours. Sudesh was very professional and knowledgeable when helping us plan our trip. His guidance on what sights and landmarks we needed to see was spot on! He met us at the airport, full of energy and enthusiasm. He was amazing throughout our 2 week stay in Sri Lanka. From hiking Pidirangala and climbing Sigirya to local villages, cookery classes a safari and so much more. Sri Lanka is a must and it was made all the more special with Sudesh as our guide. I would highly recommended AGS Tours. We will definitely be back.Written 30 December 2023
- F8679EIwilliamw0 contributionsHoliday of a LifetimeJust finished our 2 week trip with AGS Tours and have nothing but positivity for the people involved This holiday has been my families favourite holiday we’ve been on and this was massively aided by Sudesh, our guide, who was excellent. Sudesh met us from the airport full of energy and kept this up for the full two weeks we were with him, always open to questions about Sri Lanka and being massively informative about his home and culture. The personal touches he planned in, even meeting his family at his home and playing Carum, a national game, with his Son and Nephew whilst his wife taught us traditional Sri Lankan cooking, were amazing and really elevated our holiday to be the best ever.Written 29 December 2023
- R2029RDedwardw0 contributionsSri Lankan tourWe had a lovely holiday which was aided by Sudesh. Even though we had organised our own destinations, he kindly took us to many places we may have looked past. This made the trip even more enjoyable. Sudesh was a lovely man always smiling and keeping up conversations, making every minute of the trip more enjoyable. Even though it was a 2 week long trip around the entire island, he stayed with us for a majority of it in order to help us get around safely and know the best places to go for days out or meals. I would highly recommend this service.Written 29 December 2023
- Jana E0 contributionsA great way to travelBooked very last minute and they were so accommodating. Communication was consistent and we were updated regularly. Nice newer car which was a nice treat. Driver was willing to stop if we needed. Toll was covered in the cost which was great. Would definitely use again.Written 20 December 2023
- 863stephm0 contributionsPrivate tour Nura Eliya with train to EllaSudesh was very helpful in creating a tailor-made itinerary for me and my friends. The tour to Nura Eliya was enjoyable and informative. He also creates numerous bespoke tours and tries to show the best of Sri Lanka to everyone so would highly recommend!Written 18 November 2023
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Anja D
Frankfurt, Germany9 contributions
We booked transportation for 6 people (2 adults and 4 kids 8-15 years old) from Colombo to Kandy. The taxi team were truly excellent in their communication via email and WhatsApp. They send pictures of the car and details of the driver in advance. Our driver Isuzu was well on time - even found us at breakfast to make sure we knew he was here. He spoke English very well and really drove very carefully for the whole day. (I am a really bad co driver !!! And felt very safe).
I must say the whole 6h to Kandy we’re really enjoyable and the car had seatbelts and airconditioning.
We were so impressed that we booked the service again for Ella to Weligama and Saman the second driver was equally safe driver and very much on time. We would certainly recommend anyone to using their services ! Thank you.
I must say the whole 6h to Kandy we’re really enjoyable and the car had seatbelts and airconditioning.
We were so impressed that we booked the service again for Ella to Weligama and Saman the second driver was equally safe driver and very much on time. We would certainly recommend anyone to using their services ! Thank you.
Written 16 April 2022
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Graham
Worcester, UK102 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We met Sudesh when we attended his cooking school. We had set our hearts on a safari to Wilpattu Park where we would have the best chance of seeing a leopard but the Tourist Information office in Kandy were not that helpful. We got chatting to Sudesh about this and he rapidly created a bespoke tour that also incorporated Sigiriya and a Sri Lanka village safari with an overnight stay in a treehouse all at a very fair price. We were delighted and accepted the Itinerary.
On the day we were collected on time from our hotel in a comfortable Prius and had a very enjoyable day. Sudesh is a highly knowledgeable guide who was helpful and pleased to explain the sights and history of this beautiful island. The following morning we left early for Wilpattu for the wildlife Safari. Many people that day did not see a leopard but Sudesh had secured a fantastic Ranger for us and we saw 2 along with numerous other animals including crocodiles, water buffalo, eagles and mongooses.
Altogether a fantastic trip that we will never forget.
Later, we arranged a further bespoke trip that included Ella, a train journey, Nine Arches bridge and Cinnamon Island before taking us to our Colombo Hotel for our last night in Sri Lanka. he even arranged a late night taxi pick up for our 3am flight home.
Whatever you want to see in Sri Lanka, contact Sudesh and he can arrange it for you.
On the day we were collected on time from our hotel in a comfortable Prius and had a very enjoyable day. Sudesh is a highly knowledgeable guide who was helpful and pleased to explain the sights and history of this beautiful island. The following morning we left early for Wilpattu for the wildlife Safari. Many people that day did not see a leopard but Sudesh had secured a fantastic Ranger for us and we saw 2 along with numerous other animals including crocodiles, water buffalo, eagles and mongooses.
Altogether a fantastic trip that we will never forget.
Later, we arranged a further bespoke trip that included Ella, a train journey, Nine Arches bridge and Cinnamon Island before taking us to our Colombo Hotel for our last night in Sri Lanka. he even arranged a late night taxi pick up for our 3am flight home.
Whatever you want to see in Sri Lanka, contact Sudesh and he can arrange it for you.
Written 1 October 2023
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Jan 2025 • Family
I highly recommend AGS as a tour company. When our originally assigned driver/guide fell ill, the process of arranging a replacement was handled smoothly and efficiently. The company's owner, Sedush, has extensive experience and a strong network, making AGS a reliable choice—especially for the elephant safari tour. I particularly want to praise our guide, Sam. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made our trip truly enjoyable. Thanks to AGS, we had a fantastic travel experience!
Written 29 January 2025
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Alberto
Madrid, Spain8 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
We had a 6 day trip with our great driver Sam. He was very welcoming, caring and good/safe driver. During the whole trip Sam always proposed both tourist and local options for food and activities for us to choose from, making the experience very tailored for us.
During our 6 days we drove from Colombo airport to Kandy, Kandy to Ella and then Ella to Mirissa. During this time we did many activities such as local cooking class, temple visits, hikes, baths in the Diyaluma falls, safari, view points, whale watching and many others. Sudesh and Sam organized all this for us and were very flexible with last minute changes we did to our itinerary.
During the whole trip we felt very well taken care of, very safe and not stressed at all. If you want to have a full sri lanka experience and recommendations to tailor your trip, highly recommend using AGS tours!
During our 6 days we drove from Colombo airport to Kandy, Kandy to Ella and then Ella to Mirissa. During this time we did many activities such as local cooking class, temple visits, hikes, baths in the Diyaluma falls, safari, view points, whale watching and many others. Sudesh and Sam organized all this for us and were very flexible with last minute changes we did to our itinerary.
During the whole trip we felt very well taken care of, very safe and not stressed at all. If you want to have a full sri lanka experience and recommendations to tailor your trip, highly recommend using AGS tours!
Written 2 March 2022
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LittleMissHolidayFan
London64 contributions
I am so thrilled with our experience, I contacted direct via WhatsApp for a price to travel from Kandy to Sigiria stopping at some chosen places on the way. I got everything I wanted and more, using the local knowledge we saw extra sites, we had extra help for later on in our trip, all above my expectations. We felt very safe all day, in good company. If I return again I will be in taking their help for the entire trip that’s for sure.
Written 1 February 2022
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Dmitry O
4 contributions
We’ve done a private tour to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa from Kandy and couldn’t be happier about the outcome!
Our driver Nuwan was really great - good conversation, professional driving, great recommendations for places to eat and see along the way. He was very attentive to all our needs & wishes, flexible with schedules and very polite and hospitable.
We were very pleased with the experience and would definitely recommend AGS to anyone needing a taxi/transfer/tour around the island!
Our driver Nuwan was really great - good conversation, professional driving, great recommendations for places to eat and see along the way. He was very attentive to all our needs & wishes, flexible with schedules and very polite and hospitable.
We were very pleased with the experience and would definitely recommend AGS to anyone needing a taxi/transfer/tour around the island!
Written 26 December 2022
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H W
Leeds, UK200 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Today was the first day of our Trip with AGS Tours
Sudesh was amazing from start to finish as we climbed Pidirangala in the sun and descended in a torrent…..
Dambulla Caves Temple was unbelievable
A short detour as an Elephant took ownership of a road…..before heading to a paradise hotel overlooking paddy fields….
Some first day!!
Tomorrow we start with a dawn Sigiriya climb….life in paradise!
Sudesh was amazing from start to finish as we climbed Pidirangala in the sun and descended in a torrent…..
Dambulla Caves Temple was unbelievable
A short detour as an Elephant took ownership of a road…..before heading to a paradise hotel overlooking paddy fields….
Some first day!!
Tomorrow we start with a dawn Sigiriya climb….life in paradise!
Written 17 December 2023
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M.J. Kars
Zeist, The Netherlands9 contributions
We had a very good tour with driver Indike. He drove us from Kandy to Sigiriya with stops at the Matale temple, a nice spice garden and the Dambulla rock temple on the way. Indike is a very good driver and drives carefully. The ac hybrid car is comfortable. What we especially liked is that Indike speaks English well and told us all about the culture and nature of Sri Lanka, which gave us a great insight in the country. We can really recommend booking transport with him through AGS tours.
Written 24 July 2024
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painguy
Baltimore, MD14 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
I was concerned about arriving at 100AM that a driver would actually be waiting for us at the sirport. When I got to the arrival hall, there was no one there with my name on a sign board. Concerned, I WhatsApp the general number, and someone responded within minutes at that hour of the morning, The driver was there but was looking for 2 passengers and not 1. ( I had thought that my son might be meeting me at the airport and thus 2 passengers). The driver was looking for 2 people and not 1. With that resolved, he took me to my hotel 3 hours away.
The driver spoke English, the car was comfortable and the A/C worked.
The return trip was uneventful. The driver showed up 15 minutes early. Unfortunately this driver's car the A/C was not as good. It was a very hot day and the car was quite warm on the return trip. Even with the A/C all the way down.
I would definitely use them in the future. Enjoy Sri Lanka
The driver spoke English, the car was comfortable and the A/C worked.
The return trip was uneventful. The driver showed up 15 minutes early. Unfortunately this driver's car the A/C was not as good. It was a very hot day and the car was quite warm on the return trip. Even with the A/C all the way down.
I would definitely use them in the future. Enjoy Sri Lanka
Written 28 September 2024
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Hilary H
11 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Our driver picked us up from Kandy and took us to Trincomalee via Sigiriya. He provided an outstanding service and is very experienced and knowledgeable of the tourism industry. He provided great suggestions of popular landmarks and sights we could do as we ventured around. His local knowledge of this beautiful country also allowed us to experience many hidden treasures making it an authentic and rich time. He is kind and helpful and we would highly recommend his services.
Written 6 July 2024
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Hi, with this tour do we go into the national park and see the elephants ?
Written 9 August 2022
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