1.From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 1 day · from $54Our pick

Early pickup, Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Tooth Relic Temple, hilltop Buddha, tea tasting, plus gem and spice stops in one long day.

“Couldn't ask for a better way to enjoy the day. Having Aadhil as our driver and guide was a pure joy, we learned so many things about Sri Lanka culture and Washing elephant was super relaxing. Don't be afraid of visiting Orphanage, this is special place, if you ever saw cows in rural villages - this is similar vibe except that elephants are actually well protected in this area otherwise they can't survive out there. Another indicator is elephants having babies, even twins! Overall 10/10, amazing road trip, and thank you Aadhil for good time and coconut 🥥”

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2.From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Colombo to Kandy day trip with Pinnawala elephants, UNESCO Temple of the Tooth, spice and craft stops, and Giragama tea tasting for $55.

“I had a fabulous day My guard Tuan was extremely courteous and friendly. He asked questions to work out what I wanted to do and took exceptional care of me. Tuan was a very confident and safe driver. The vehicle was clean and cool. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you Tuan😃”

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3.Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $65Top rated

Private Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala day trip with flexible sights, A/C transport, lunch, and entry fees included. Temple of the Tooth included.

“This was a very busy, but great day! The tour guide accommodated my requests and we were able to see everything on my list. He was very informative and I had a wonderful experience.”

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4.From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $20Best value

Kandy day tour: see rescued elephants at Pinnawala, then climb Ambuluwawa Tower for 360° views, plus temples and crafts.

“It was so amazing to travel and having time with Rohan. He showed all over the city so incredible places. He was so amazing guide. I have tried/used a lot of different touristic guides so can compare. Recommended for 100 % to choose them! You will not be disappointed in any time. Thanks so much for such great day and experience😍”

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5.Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $65

Private day tour from Colombo to Pinnawala and Kandy, with Temple of the Tooth and tea stops, plus hotel pickup and water.

“Great customized tour with excellent communication with the operator. Since we had to be back on our cruise ship by 5pm, arrangements were made to meet our tour guide/ driver, Anas, at 6:30am for a private tour to go to several places tRead more”

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6.Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Half-day trip from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for river-bath views, plus optional spice garden and snacks, with pickup included.

“Kann ich nur empfehlen! Der Tourguide hat auch mehrmals außer der Reihe für ein Foto angehalten, für meine Frau, die Geburtstag hatte, einen Kuchen und Blumen besorgt. Er hat sich um Abkürzungen und Sitzgelegenheiten für meine gehbehinderte Frau gekümmert und wusste genau, wo man stehen muss, um beste Sicht zu haben. Außerdem Abholung in unserem Hotel, obwohl es außerhalb des Abholbereiches lag. Es gibt überhaupt nichts zu meckern.”

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7.From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Orphanage Short Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 14 days · from $75

Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala in one packed day: Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya gardens, tea and spices, plus elephant bathing in Sri Lanka.

“great experience seeing elephants, fed them and watched them in the river. We dropped the temple visit by prior arrangement so we could be back at cruise terminal by 5pm. Lunch was adequate and buffet style with option of a la carte. we had a group of 4 and the car was totally inadequate being a small Suzuki van. The seats over the back were only suitable for a child not a 180cm plus sized adult! it was very squeezy for 4 adults. air conditioning struggled you keep van cool and they vehicle was underpowered for the load and hills. The guide seemed a nice man however he had limited…”

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8.Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $97

A private Kandy and Pinnawala day tour from Negombo with tea and spice stops, the Sacred Tooth Temple, and Peradeniya gardens.

“Good day out with comfortable vehicle and very friendly, personable driver. Spice Garden was very interesting as was tea factory. Temple visit was good, but have seen much more ornate & interesting temples, and the temple guide’s English was difficult to understaRead more”

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9.Pinnawala & Kandy Day Tour from Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · from $60

From Negombo to Kandy: Pinnawala, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanic Gardens, spice and tea stops, Gem Museum and views.

“Tour was excellent, good driver, wifi and water were free.”

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10.Kandy & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $45

See Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth and gardens, plus Pinnawala elephants, on an easy day trip from Negombo with pickup and flexible guidance.

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11.From Colombo: Udawalawa Safari & Elephant Transit Home Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 12 hours · from $128

Colombo to Udawalawe for a jeep safari and Elephant Transit Home visit, spotting elephants and more wildlife. Plan lunch and fees separately.

“The location was beautiful, seeing the baby elephants at ETC and those in the park”

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12.Pinnawala,Kandy Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $62

Full-day Kandy and Pinnawala tour: Temple of the Tooth, elephant bathing, Ceylon tea tasting, gem stop, and scenic views from Colombo or Negombo.

“At all the tour is not wow. The guy who pickup us from the hotel was more driver than guide. Warning - herbal garden! Presentation was intresting, but the garden not looking good. The prices was WOW ( x 20 than in the real pharmacy or supermarket). Products - a load of rubbish. The sandalwood oil is fake - just smell of caster oil. TOURIST TRAP - SCAM”

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13.From Colombo: Kandy Temple of Tooth & Elephant Orphanage

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $62

A full-day private trip from Colombo to Kandy, combining the Temple of the Tooth, tea tasting, herbal garden walks, and Pinnawala elephants.

“It was great, the provider was very flexible and the tour was well coordinated”

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14.Negombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 14 hours · from $85

Private day tour from Negombo/Colombo to Pinnawala elephants, tea country, and Kandy’s Temple of Tooth and gardens.

“The experience was wonderful. Gagan was a great driver and he showed us around all of the places as well was was super patient and helpful overall.”

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