Asanka Tours — tuk tuk tours Kandy Sri Lanka
Panorama of Kandy city and lake nestled in the hill country of Sri Lanka
5.0 TripAdvisor Licensed driver

Discover Kandy
like a local.

Authentic tuk-tuk tours around Kandy — hosted by Asanka, your friendly local licensed guide. Temples, viewpoints, tea and the real Kandy, at your pace.

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★ 5.0 TripAdvisor · Licensed local guide · Free hotel pickup in Kandy · Pay after the tour

Why ride with Asanka

A local Kandy day, done properly.

Tours

Three easy ways to spend a day.

Every tour is private, tuk-tuk based, and shaped around you. Free hotel pickup in Kandy. Pay in cash (USD or LKR) after the tour.

Tour 01 · Flagship Full or half day, flexible Private (2–3 guests)

Kandy City Tour & Tuk-Tuk Safari

My signature day: the real Kandy by tuk-tuk. Temples, viewpoints, tea, local craft and the little corners guidebooks miss. Fully flexible — skip or add stops, just tell me on WhatsApp.

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  1. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) beside Kandy LakeStop 01

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    The spiritual heart of Sri Lanka — the golden-roofed shrine that holds the Buddha's tooth relic, right in the middle of Kandy.

  2. Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya near KandyStop 02

    60 hectares of tropical flora

    Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

    Giant Javan fig trees, orchid houses and a lazy river bend — the most beautiful gardens in Sri Lanka, just outside Kandy.

  3. View across Kandy Lake toward the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic on a sunny dayStop 03

    Panorama over Kandy Lake

    Kandy View Point

    A short ride above the city for the classic postcard view of Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Tooth and the misty hills beyond.

  4. The huge white Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha statue seen from the temple steps above KandyStop 04

    88ft Buddha statue

    Bahirawakanda White Buddha Temple

    The huge white Buddha watching over Kandy from the hill — a quiet, spiritual moment with sweeping views of the city.

  5. Commonwealth War Cemetery in Kandy, Sri LankaStop 05

    Second World War memorial

    Kandy War Cemetery

    A peaceful, beautifully-kept Commonwealth cemetery honoring soldiers who served in Sri Lanka during World War II.

  6. Hand-carved traditional Sri Lankan wooden mask from a Kandyan artisan workshopStop 06

    Family-run artisan studio

    Traditional Wood-Carving Workshop

    Meet Kandyan craftsmen carving masks and elephants by hand from ebony and mahogany, exactly as they have for generations.

  7. Ceylon tea factory near KandyStop 07

    See tea made — and taste it

    Ceylon Tea Factory

    Walk through a working tea factory: withering lofts, rolling machines, the fermentation room — finishing with a fresh cup of pure Ceylon tea.

  8. A quiet historic Kandyan monastic temple with white stupa near KandyStop 08

    Ancient monastic complex

    Asgiriya Temple & Stupa

    One of the two chief monasteries of the Sacred Tooth. Quiet, uncrowded, and full of old Kandyan atmosphere.

  9. A blue Ceylon sapphire from Sri Lanka — the kind of gem shown at Kandy's gem museumStop 09

    Sri Lanka's gem heritage

    Gem Museum

    See genuine Ceylon sapphires and moonstones, learn how they're mined and cut — no pressure, no sales talk unless you want it.

Included

  • Private local guide-driver (Asanka)
  • Fuel
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in Kandy
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to temples & gardens
  • Lunch

Fully flexible — skip or add stops, just tell me on WhatsApp.

Tour 02 Half or full day from Kandy Private tuk-tuk

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Tour

Timed for the two magic moments: feeding, and the whole herd walking down to the river to bathe. Optional spice garden on the way. Real elephants, no circus.

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Elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Elephants bathing in the river at Pinnawala
Tusker elephant at Pinnawala orphanage
  • Perfect timing for feeding & river bathing
  • Optional spice garden stop en route
  • Private tuk-tuk with Asanka, door-to-door from Kandy
  • Free hotel pickup, pay in cash after

Tour 03 · Made for you

Plan your own day around Kandy.

Tea plantations, hidden waterfalls, quiet villages, sunset viewpoints — tell me what you love and I'll build a flexible tuk-tuk day around it. All within a comfortable distance of Kandy.

Pay in cash (USD or LKR) after the tour.

Plan my day on WhatsApp
Asanka in Kandy with happy tour guests and a young Buddhist monk

Your host

Ayubowan. I'm Asanka —
your local host in Kandy.

Born and raised in Kandy. I'm a licensed local guide who shows travelers the real Kandy by tuk-tuk — the temples, viewpoints, tea and small local spots I've known my whole life. Every day is shaped around you. No hidden fees, no pressure, just honest local hospitality. Pay in cash after the tour.

Rating
5.0 ★
Status
Licensed
Based in
Kandy
Say hi on WhatsApp +94 75 203 9163 +94 78 708 9689

Pay in cash (USD or LKR) after the tour.

Reviews

Loved by travelers from around the world.

March 2026
“Asanka was truly the highlight of our whole Sri Lanka trip. He picked us up on time, took us to viewpoints we never would have found on our own, and made sure we felt safe every second. His English is excellent and he genuinely cares. We booked him again the next day.”
J

Jessica & Tom · Germany

Kandy City Tour

January 2026
“The tuk tuk city tour felt like exploring Kandy with an old friend. Asanka knew every shortcut, took us to a family-run spice garden nobody else visits, and refused to let us pay tourist prices at the market. Honest, warm, hilarious.”
S

Sophie · France

Kandy City & Temples

February 2026
“Asanka took us from Kandy to Pinnawala by tuk tuk and it was one of the best days of the trip. Perfect timing for the river bathing, a lovely spice garden stop on the way, and a driver you actually trust. Punctual, calm, funny — you can just tell he loves what he does.”
M

Michael · United Kingdom

Pinnawala Elephant Tour

December 2025
“We were nervous about booking a driver online, but Asanka replied on WhatsApp within minutes, answered every question and never once tried to upsell us. Pricing was exactly what he quoted. If you're reading this — just book him, you won't regret it.”
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Emily & Jack · Australia

Kandy City Tour

Good to know.

Message me on WhatsApp — I usually reply within minutes. We confirm your date and pickup, and you pay in cash (USD or LKR) after the tour. No deposit, no online payment required.

Yes — every tour is 100% flexible. Skip a stop, add a stop, take longer for tea and lunch. Just tell me on WhatsApp before or during the day.

My tuk tuk comfortably fits 2 adults, or 3 slim adults with light luggage. For bigger groups I can arrange a second tuk tuk with a driver I know and trust.

Yes — free pickup and drop-off at any hotel or guesthouse inside Kandy. Just share the name on WhatsApp.

I focus on Kandy and the areas around it — the city tour, Pinnawala elephant orphanage, tea plantations, waterfalls and villages you can reach in a comfortable day. For long cross-island trips I can recommend a trusted driver friend.

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