Sri Lanka · Culture

12-Hour Kandy Sightseeing Tour from Colombo with Pinnawala Elephants

12 Hours Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

Visit the Tooth Relic Temple in Sri Lanka

Stroll in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Buddha's Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy's royal palace complex
02 Explore the lush Royal Botanical Garden near the Mahaweli River
03 Meet friendly rescued elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
04 Immerse yourself in Kandy's local culture and traditions

Enjoy a 12-hour journey to Kandy, one of the most religious cities in Sri Lanka. Immerse yourself in the local culture, traditions, and delicious local cuisine as you visit the beautiful white Buddha's Tooth Relic Temple, the lush Royal Botanical Garden, and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can meet friendly rescued elephants.

Immerse yourself in the local culture, traditions, and delicious local cuisine as you visit the beautiful white Buddha's Tooth Relic Temple, the lush Royal Botanical Garden, and the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can meet friendly rescued elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Pinnawala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kandy Highlights and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pick up from the airport or your Colombo hotel and transfer to the city of Kandy.
Visit the Buddha's Tooth Relic Temple, a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy and houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, located near the Mahaweli River and renowned for its collection of orchids.
Mingle with friendly and beautiful rescued elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Return to your hotel.