Kandy City Tour with Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala

Private Day Excursion

$ 110 per person | Min 02 persons

Kids between 03-12 years :  $20
*Minimum 24-hr prior reservation required!

The Excursion :

Experience a unique Kandy City Tour with our Day tours in Sri Lanka that includes a visit to the world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the only one of its kind in the world. Witness both baby and grown-up elephants being fed and bathed three times a day. Arriving for the first feed not only allows you to enjoy this heartwarming spectacle but also gives you ample time to explore the cultural and historical highlights of Kandy at a leisurely pace. The entire trip lasts approximately 10–12 hours, combining wildlife encounters with a relaxed city sightseeing experience.

Start & End Locations :

Colombo Harbor, BIA airport in Katunayake or hotel in Colombo or Negombo.

Starting Time :

06:30 am.

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Remarks :

A surcharge will apply for solo traveler or for picking up and dropping off outside the mentioned locations.

Highlights:

  • Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala
  • Sightseeing in Kandy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • A Boat ride on Kandy Lake
  • Spice Garden in Mawanella

Includes:

  • Private transport
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Entrance tickets to mentioned sites
  • All mentioned activities

Itinerary

Sight : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

  • Visit the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to nearly 80 elephants. 
  • Watch the elephants walk down to the river, a delightful and memorable sight. 
  • Observe the daily bathing routine in the river, held three times a day. 
  • See baby elephants being bottle-fed, a heartwarming and amusing experience. 
  • This visit forms an exciting highlight of your Kandy City Tour, blending wildlife encounters with cultural exploration. 

Sight : Spice garden in Mawanella

On the way to Kandy, take an informative, half-an-hour long excursion in a spice garden in Mawanella. Gain an insight into how spices that you have used to flavor you food at home, and many other tropical herbs that you have known or heard of, are grown.

Sight : Kandy City Tour

  • Begin your journey in Kandy, a UNESCO heritage city, by visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses a revered relic of Lord Buddha. 
  • Take in panoramic city views along the Upper-Lake Drive and enjoy a scenic drive around the man-made Kandy Lake. 
  • Hop on a boat for a leisurely ride across the lake, capturing sights of the historic Queens Hotel and the lush Udawatta Kele forest reserve. 
  • Browse local gift stores to pick up souvenirs and immerse yourself in the cultural and historic atmosphere of Kandy. 
  • Experience the rich culture and history of the city on this immersive Kandy City Tour.
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Hand drawn sambar deer

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