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The 15 Pinnawala Day Trips from Colombo Worth Your Day

16 tours

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour - The early pickup that sets the whole rhythm

1.From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 1 day · from $54Our pick

Full-day Kandy tour from Colombo or Negombo with Tooth Relic Temple, elephant bathing, Bahirawa Buddha, and tea tasting, optional factories.

“Excellent day in a private car with an excellent host Dilip - he really helped make the day very special with his knowledge of the area and helping to tailor the day to support our wants. A few comments for people considering booking this trip: the elephant event that attracted us is only a small part of what you see, be aware there is a lot of travelling albeit in a comfortable car - Kandy from Colombo is a good few hour drive although it is broken up with a few interesting stops that help support knowledge of the area and demonstrate the skills of locals.”

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Colombo to Central Province: Pickup, Drive Time, and Comfort

2.From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Full-day Kandy trip from Colombo with Pinnawala elephants, the UNESCO Temple of the Tooth, spices, crafts, gems, and a tea factory stop.

“Enjoyed visiting the Elephants and engaging in feeding. The tea factory was very educational and great product. The gems museum was another great learning experience as was the panoramic view. The Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic was fascinating and had a good guide. Finally I loved the Royal Botanical Gardens. A great guide who also was a skilled driver. I would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: UNESCO Kandy’s main emotional stop

3.Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $65Top rated

Private Kandy and Pinnawala day trip from Colombo with Temple of the Tooth, tea factory, spice garden, Ape Gama, lunch and A/C transport.

“This was a very busy, but great day! The tour guide accommodated my requests and we were able to see everything on my list. He was very informative and I had a wonderful experience.”

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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower - Getting to Pinnawala: pickup, transport, and a smart route feel

4.From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $20Best value

A full Kandy day pairing Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with Ambuluwawa Tower 360 views, plus temples, tea, spices, crafts, and culture.

“Loved the activities, Masi our guide was outstanding, he curated the activities to perfection. Would definitely recommend this for anyone in Kandy, ask for Masi when you’re here!”

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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo - Your 7:30 am start: how the day stays manageable

5.Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $65

Private Kandy and Pinnawala day tour from Colombo with hotel pickup, elephant time, tea stops, Sacred Tooth Relic, and Kandy viewpoint.

“Great customized tour with excellent communication with the operator. Since we had to be back on our cruise ship by 5pm, arrangements were made to meet our tour guide/ driver, Anas, at 6:30am for a private tour to go to several places tRead more”

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Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden - Colombo pickup, the road time, and how to use it well

6.Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Half-day from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for river bathing, baby milk moments, plus a local snack stop and possible spice garden visit.

“Kann ich nur empfehlen! Der Tourguide hat auch mehrmals außer der Reihe für ein Foto angehalten, für meine Frau, die Geburtstag hatte, einen Kuchen und Blumen besorgt. Er hat sich um Abkürzungen und Sitzgelegenheiten für meine gehbehinderte Frau gekümmert und wusste genau, wo man stehen muss, um beste Sicht zu haben. Außerdem Abholung in unserem Hotel, obwohl es außerhalb des Abholbereiches lag. Es gibt überhaupt nichts zu meckern.”

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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Orphanage Short Excursions

From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Orphanage Short Excursions - Temple of the Tooth in Kandy: the sacred details you will notice

7.From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Orphanage Short Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 14 days · from $75

Colombo day trip to Kandy and Pinnawala, with Temple of the Tooth, tea and spice stops, gardens, and elephant bathing by the river.

“La guida non ha spiegato nulla, nemmeno una minima cosa.. lasciandomi in hotel molto prima del previsto saltando tappe dell escursione, chiedendo spiegazioni la sua risposta è stata, puoi andarci da solo a piedi”

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Pinnawala & Kandy Day Tour from Negombo

Pinnawala & Kandy Day Tour from Negombo - Pickup and Pinnawala: The Morning Reset Before Kandy

Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions

Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions - Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens: Orchids, Big Visitor Numbers, and a Short Timeout From Driving

9.Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $97

Private day from Negombo to Kandy, tea and spice, UNESCO Temple, Peradeniya gardens and Pinnawala Ape Gama, with lunch and entrances.

“Good day out with comfortable vehicle and very friendly, personable driver. Spice Garden was very interesting as was tea factory. Temple visit was good, but have seen much more ornate & interesting temples, and the temple guide’s English was difficult to understaRead more”

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Pinnawala,Kandy Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

Pinnawala,Kandy Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo - Morning start and the drive realities

Negombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour

Negombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour - Pinnawala Orphanage and the herbal garden walk

From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip - Getting Picked Up and Rolling in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle

12.From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $70

A smooth Colombo to Kandy day trip with Pinnawala elephants, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, gardens, views, and a cultural show.

“We had a fun filled day tour from Colombo to Kandy! Janaka was an exceptional guide, he was punctual, professional, a great driver and incredibly knowledgeable about Sri Lanka. His vehicle was clean and comfortable, and he made sure evRead more”

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From Colombo: Kandy Temple of Tooth & Elephant Orphanage

From Colombo: Kandy Temple of Tooth & Elephant Orphanage - Temple of the Tooth: Meaning First, Photos Second

13.From Colombo: Kandy Temple of Tooth & Elephant Orphanage

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $62

One long day from Colombo to Kandy, with Peradeniya gardens, the Temple of the Tooth, tea tasting, and Pinnawala elephants, all guided in English.

“Champika was absolutely one of the best tour guides I have EVER had. He was friendly, welcoming, took the time to get to know me a little, and showed me some amazing sights and went that extra mile to make my tour incredible! He even diligently waited 2.5 hours for my ship to dock late, was flexible about where we went, and honestly was a fantastic guide!”

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Pinnawala private day trip from colombo or negombo

Pinnawala private day trip from colombo or negombo - Ape Gama Traditional Village: Quick Culture Before the Elephants

14.Pinnawala private day trip from colombo or negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $45

Private Pinnawala day trip from Colombo or Negombo with hotel pickup, ape gama village, temples, tea and spice stops, buffet lunch.

“We had an unforgettable visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary. Mr. Dimuth was our driver and guide who organized the trip on our request. He advised us of best hours and watching points for main activities in the sanctuary such as feeding and bathing so we caught Read more”

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From Colombo: Pinnawala & Tea factory with Kandy Hotel Drop

From Colombo: Pinnawala & Tea factory with Kandy Hotel Drop - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: a classic stop with real responsibility

15.From Colombo: Pinnawala & Tea factory with Kandy Hotel Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $60

Colombo to Kandy day trip with Pinnawala elephants, a spice garden, and Giragama tea factory, plus smooth hotel pickup and drop-off.

“The tour itself was good value and covered some great stops , Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a tea factory, spice garden with a questionable medicinal man and scenic viewpoints. The transport was comfortable and everything ran smoothly. Good communication with the company and regular updates. A special mention to our driver, Gajan, he was excellent. Really friendly, helpful, and went out of his way to make sure we had a good day. He also takes fantastic photos, which is a bonus. One important warning though: do not go into the so-called “Maharaja Elephant No17” experience along the way. It's a tourist trap. They charge an outrageous fee (30,000 LKR, about US…”

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