Sri Lanka · Up-Close Animal Experiences

1-Day Colombo and Kandy Highlights Tour with Pinnawala Elephants

1 Day Round trip from B199 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and enjoy close encounters with elephants
02 Explore a spice herbal garden and enjoy a free head massage
03 Discover Kandy's art and craft centre and Gem Museum
04 Experience a cultural show in Kandy
05 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha

Go on a sightseeing tour through Colombo and Kandy, with stops at some of Sri Lanka's most popular cultural and wildlife attractions. Enjoy the company of elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, explore a spice herbal garden with a complimentary head massage, and continue to Kandy for its art and craft centre, Gem Museum, cultural show, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

11:00 am - Explore the Spice Herbal Garden and enjoy a free head massage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, Pinnawala

Languages English, Hindi, Spanish, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo, Pinnawala and Kandy Highlights

07:00 am - Meet our representative in Colombo or Negombo.
09:30 am - Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
11:00 am - Explore the Spice Herbal Garden and enjoy a free head massage.
12:00 pm - Proceed to Kandy.
01:15 pm - Lunch at a restaurant.
02:15 pm - Start the Kandy city tour, including the art and craft centre, Gem Museum, cultural show, and finally a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
06:30 pm - Leave for Colombo and reach the hotel by 08:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from B199 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned coach with an English-, Hindi-, Tamil-, Italian-, or Spanish-speaking guide
Guide and English-speaking chauffeur
Meeting arrangements at the hotel on arrival and departure
One large mineral water bottle per day
All government taxes

What's Not Included

Airport taxes
Entrance fees for the following sites:
- Kandy Temple - USD 04 per person
- Pinnawala - USD 05 per person
Expenses of a personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
Video and camera permits
Lunch at restaurants
Entrance fees throughout the excursions

Entrance fees are to be paid directly, as applicable for different programs. Entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.

What to bring

Cotton clothing
Lightweight suits
Wide-brimmed hat
Sunglasses
Pullovers
Medium-thick slacks
Long clothing for religious sites
A pair of sandals

Know before you go

Climate and weather - average throughout the year.
Colombo - 23' - 29' c
Sigiriya - 29' - 32' c
Kandy - 25' - 27' c
Nuwara Eliya - 11' - 20' c
Negombo - 23' - 29' c
What to wear - cotton clothing and lightweight suits are most suitable. As beachwear, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses are recommended. In the upcountry, one should wear pullovers and medium-thick slacks, as the climate could turn cold. When visiting places of religious importance, one must be properly attired, such as wearing long clothing. A pair of sandals would come in handy.