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The 13 Best Pinnawala Elephant Tours from Colombo

13 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Pinnawala works around bathing and feeding times, so the timetable decides the trip, not the operator. The 13 below say plainly what you will see at what hour, what it costs and which ones pair it with Kandy.

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour - The 6:30 AM pickup and the road to Ambepussa
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From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

1.Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

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

Review of the Colombo to Kandy day tour with Pinnawala elephants, the Tooth Relic Temple, tea tasting, scenic views, and practical tips.

“Aadhil the guide gave excellent communication and picked us on time. The trip is very long but Aadhil was super knowledgeable and gave us great local information along the way. He answered all our questions with a smile and was very helpful taking photographs. I would recommend this tour if you don’t mind a 15 hour day. Especially if you get Aadhil as your guide.”

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Pinnawala and the elephant encounter
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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

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

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

Review of a 12-hour Colombo to Kandy tour with Pinnawala elephants, the Temple of the Tooth, tea tasting, crafts, costs, and practical tips.

“The experience with Priyantha was amazing, we felt accompanied all the way, he gave us the best recommendations and was involved in our activities, I highly recommend him and he is a very kind and helpful person.”

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions - The spice garden and the shopping question
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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

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

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

Review of a private Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala day trip with temple, tea factory, spice garden, lunch, and private transport.

“We made it very very clear to the driver that we do Not wish to visit the Gems factory and complimentary Spice garden...... Also, since this a private tour, you can skip the Cashew market and Pineapple market. This will leave you with more time at the ELEPHANT ORPHANRead more”

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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower - Starting in Kandy with Masi, Rohan, or another local driver
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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

4.Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

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

See Pinnawala elephants, climb Ambuluwawa Tower, and explore Kandy temples, viewpoints, gardens, and craft stops on an $20 private day tour.

“We had the chance to explore Kandy and its surroundings, and the experience was simply incredible — better than we could have ever imagined. Masi took us to so many wonderful places and really made us feel immersed in the local culture. A special highlight was the meal: absolutely delicious, in a genuine local spot full of authenticity. Throughout the trip, he was so attentive and caring, nothing like the clichés of mass tourism. His English is excellent, and Masi himself was exceptionally kind and welcoming. If you’re hesitating, don’t think twice — this is an experience you can book with complete confidence! Thank you so much”

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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo - Tea country and a working factory visit
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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $65

Review the Kandy and Pinnawala private day tour from Colombo, with temple visits, tea, gardens, views, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“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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Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden - Leaving Colombo in a car or minibus
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Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

6.Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

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

See Pinnawala elephants bathe and play on a six-hour Colombo tour with transport, entry, a spice garden option, and helpful local guides.

“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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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Orphanage Short Excursions - Kandy View Point and the city from above
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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Orphanage Short Excursions

From Colombo: Kandy Temple of Tooth & Elephant Orphanage - The long road from Colombo to Kandy
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From Colombo: Kandy Temple of Tooth & Elephant Orphanage

Negombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour - Pinnawala and the elephant visit
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Negombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour

10.Kandy and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour

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

Review of the 14-hour private tour from Negombo or Colombo to Pinnawala and Kandy, with elephants, temples, gardens, tea, and views.

“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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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip - The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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From Colombo: Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

11.Kandy and Pinnawala Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $70

Travel from Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala in one full day, with elephants, sacred temples, gardens, city views, and a cultural show.

“We had a fun filled day tour from Colombo to Kandy! Janaka was an exceptional guide, he was punctual, professional, a great driver and incredibly knowledgeable about Sri Lanka. His vehicle was clean and comfortable, and he made sure evRead more”

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From Colombo: Pinnawala & Tea factory with Kandy Hotel Drop - The spice and herbal garden: useful lessons with a sales pitch
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From Colombo: Pinnawala & Tea factory with Kandy Hotel Drop

12.Pinnawala & Tea factory with Kandy Hotel Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $60

Review of the Colombo to Kandy transfer with Pinnawala elephants, Giragama tea, a spice garden, views, costs, and practical advice.

“It was amazing! Great experience and service. Champike was amazing, really helpful and giving me a lot of tips for Sri Lanka and helping me take pictures. Thanks for the amazing service”

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From Colombo:Elephant Orphanage,Ambuluwawa & Tea Museum Tour

13.Elephant Orphanage,Ambuluwawa & Tea Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $157

See Pinnawala elephants, climb Ambuluwawa Tower, and taste Ceylon tea on a private Colombo day tour with hotel pickup.

“Roshan was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and upbeat. Not only was the tour itself fun but Roshan also bought local fruits to try and really immersed the Sri Lankan culture - would highly recommend 😊”

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