SL RIDE

Kandy to Mirissa

211 km ~5h 17m by car

Travel from Kandy to Mirissa with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. The cultural heart of Sri Lanka, set among misty hills and home to the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic. A crescent-shaped beach paradise famous for blue whale watching, coral reefs, and spectacular sunsets. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

211 km

Estimated Travel Time

~5h 17m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Kandy

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Kandy Lake & City Walk
Leisure

Kandy Lake & City Walk

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A pleasant walk around the scenic lake in the heart of Kandy, with views of the cloud-capped hills.

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
Nature

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens

Kandy2hTicket $8

Stroll through 147 acres of stunning gardens featuring giant bamboo, orchids, a spice garden, and a famous Java fig tree.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Nature

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Kandy3hTicket $25

Visit the world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed and see the entire herd walk to the nearby river for their daily bath — a truly magical experience just a short drive from Kandy.

Spice Garden Tour
Cultural

Spice Garden Tour

Kandy1hTicket $5

Learn about cinnamon, cardamom, and other native spices at a working plantation outside Kandy.

Temple of the Tooth Relic
Religious

Temple of the Tooth Relic

Kandy1.5hTicket $10

Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist site, housing the revered tooth relic of the Buddha within a beautiful golden shrine.

Traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Cultural

Traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

Kandy1.5hTicket $15

A colourful evening performance of ancient Kandyan drumming, fire walking, and classical dance.

Things to Do in Mirissa

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Blue Whale & Dolphin Watching
Nature

Blue Whale & Dolphin Watching

Mirissa4hTicket $40

Board a boat to witness blue whales — the largest animals on earth — in their natural ocean habitat off the southern coast.

Coconut Tree Hill Sunset
Leisure

Coconut Tree Hill Sunset

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Walk to this picture-perfect headland where leaning coconut palms frame a golden Indian Ocean sunset.

Mirissa Beach Snorkeling
Adventure

Mirissa Beach Snorkeling

Mirissa2hTicket $20

Explore the coral gardens and tropical fish of Mirissa's sheltered bay with a mask and fins.

Secret Beach Exploration
Leisure

Secret Beach Exploration

Mirissa2h

Discover Mirissa's quieter, tucked-away beaches — perfect for swimming and total relaxation.

Ussangoda National Park
Cultural

Ussangoda National Park

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A mysterious red coastal plateau believed to be the site of Ravana's ancient airport — scorched by Hanuman's fire. A unique landscape of red earth, sea winds, and sweeping ocean views.

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