Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual

13-Hour Pinnawala and Kandy Tour with Temple and Elephant Orphanage

13 Hours Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Seek blessings at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
02 Meet elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
03 Take a stroll around scenic Kandy Lake
04 Relish a Sri Lankan cultural dance at the Kandy Lake Club

Sign up for this full-day tour, ideal for attaining peace as you seek blessings at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Meet elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, enjoy a stroll around Kandy Lake, and relish a Sri Lankan cultural dance performance. This experience combines spirituality, wildlife, and culture in a single day from Colombo.

Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Golden Temple or the Temple of the Tooth, is a revered Buddhist worship location, as it preserves the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Pinnawala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Kandy Highlights

Get picked up by your chauffeur from your hotel in Colombo and travel first to Pinnawala. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the only place in Sri Lanka that functions as an orphanage, captive nursery, and breeding ground for elephants in need.
Proceed to the centre of Kandy to visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Golden Temple or the Temple of the Tooth, is a revered Buddhist worship location, as it preserves the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. A noticeable feature of the temple is the golden canopy that makes it easily identifiable from far away. Spend some time exploring the temple premises.
Take a stroll around Kandy Lake. Enjoy a lunch break and tour around the city.
Relish an amazing cultural dance at the Kandy Lake Club.
Get dropped off at your hotel in Colombo.