Sri Lanka · Up-Close Animal Experiences

1-Day Pinnawala and Kandy Tour with Tooth Temple Visit

1 Day Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the world's largest herd of captive elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
02 Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
03 Explore the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy
04 Stroll through the botanical garden on the Colombo-Kataragama main road

Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and the botanical garden on this day trip from Colombo. Travel to Pinnawala to see the world's largest herd of captive elephants at this orphanage, nursery, and breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Continue to Kandy to explore Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Buddhist temple within the royal palace complex that houses the relic of the Buddha's tooth, before visiting the botanical garden.

Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Pinnawala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo to Pinnawala and Kandy Highlights

Pick up from your hotel in Colombo at 05.45 am and visit the following places:
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, an orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, is located in Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.
- Sri Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy and houses the relic of the Buddha's tooth.
- Visit the botanical garden, located on the Colombo-Kataragama main road.
Drop off at your hotel at 06.30 pm.