Colombo · Srilanka
Kandy and Pinnawala One Day Guided Tour From Colombo
Highlights
- Explore Kandy and visit the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and Royal Botanic Gardens
- Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Colombo
- Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Learn about Kandy’s history and culture from your knowledgeable guide
- Enjoy an optional Sri Lankan lunch at a local restaurant
- Tour time: 6 AM - 9 PM
- Duration: 15 hrs
Your day, at a glance
Tour detailsDiscover the beauty of Sri Lanka on this enriching day trip from Colombo to Pinnawala and Kandy. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and walk around Kandy Lake. Explore the lush Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya and indulge in some shopping for local handicrafts and Ceylon tea in Kandy. Book your tour now to immerse yourselves in Sri Lankan heritage.
Itinerary
6:00 AM – Pick-up from Colombo
Depart for Pinnawala
8:30 AM – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Elephant viewing
Opportunity to see elephants during feeding and bathing times
Allow approximately 1–1.5 hours
10:00 AM – Depart for Kandy
11:30 AM – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa
Explore the temple complex
12:45 PM – Kandy Lake
Short walk and photo stop
1:15 PM – Lunch in Kandy (Optional)
2:15 PM – Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Explore the gardens
See the orchid collection and famous palm avenues
Allow approximately 1 hour
3:30 PM – Kandy View Point
Enjoy panoramic views of Kandy
4:00 PM – Kandy City / Shopping
Explore local handicrafts
Browse Ceylon tea
Visit gem and jewellery shops
5:00 PM – Depart from Kandy for Colombo
8:30–9:00 PM – Arrive in Colombo
What’s included
Included in your experience
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Kandy View Point
Not included
- Pinnawala Admission Ticket (Adults (Over 12)&nbsp
- - USD 17.70 /&nbsp
- Children -&nbsp
- USD 8.85
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (USD 9- 10)
- Lunch (Veg and Non-veg available)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Activity Information
- Please book this tour 8 hrs in advance
- Please provide your hotel's address in advance
- We will confirm your hotel's address and pick-up time one day in advance.
- In case of any questions, you can contact us at sunleisureworldteamsrilanka@gmail.com
- We only provide pick up from hotels located within Colombo
- Please carry sun protection, hats, sunglasses, and some cash for tickets with you during the tour.
How to Use
- Please show your ticket to your tour guide.
- This ticket is only valid for the booked date.
Where your day begins
Hotel pick up - pick up from your hotel located in city center
Meeting time: 06:00
Open meeting point in Google Maps ↗Pickup arrangements depend on the option you book. Confirm the final instructions in your booking details.
Good to know before you go
Before your visit
- Infants aged 0-2 will not be charged.
- Everyone else will be charged according to the adult rates.
Cancellation policy
To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
Review the policy attached to your selected option before confirming.A few things you might ask
