10-Hour Pinnawala and Kandy Sightseeing Tour with Tea Factory Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Meet elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• 02 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
• 03 Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for orchids
• 04 Take in the breathtaking views from Kandy viewpoint

Explore the main attractions of Pinnawala and Kandy on this full-day tour. Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and Kandy Lake in the heart of the hill city. Continue to the Royal Botanical Gardens and Kandy viewpoint, then stop at gem shops and a tea factory to learn how tea is made.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kandy, Pinnawala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Kandy Highlights

Meet the tour guide and visit the following places:

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants.

• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a Buddhist temple.

• Kandy Lake, an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy.

• Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for its collection of orchids.

• Kandy viewpoint, a tourist attraction in Kandy.

• Gem shops, and be amazed by the beautiful gemstones of Sri Lanka.

• Tea factory, and get an instructional visit on how tea is made.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private chauffeured air-conditioned vehicle
• Highway charges
• Water bottle
• Entry/admission to Kandy viewpoint
• Entry/admission to Kandy Lake
• Entry/admission to gem shops
• Entry/admission to a tea factory
• English-speaking Kandy tour guide

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Liquor
• Entry/admission to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Entry/admission to Royal Botanical Gardens
• Entry/admission to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Know before you go

• The tour operator offers the flexibility of including and excluding attractions as per your choice.
• 170 USD per group (max. 2 pax).
• 200 USD per group (max. 6 pax).
• Free 4G connection is available on request, up to 2 GB.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.