Category Pinnawala Elephant Day Trips from Kandy

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The 11 Best Pinnawala Elephant Day Trips from Kandy

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Pinnawala is an easy half-day from Kandy, where the herd is fed and bathed in the river on a set daily schedule. Below are the best Pinnawala day trips, ranked: which time the visit to the river bath, which add a spice or tea garden on the road back, with prices and durations for each.

From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour

From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour - Tuk-tuk style transport and how you’ll feel on the roads

1.Pinnawala Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 331 reviews · 8 hours · from $15Our pick

Kandy to Pinnawala by tuk-tuk for a packed day of elephants, viewpoints, tea, temples, and optional cultural shows with flexible guides.

“A wonderful experience. My driver Wicki took me to see the best places, very courteous and informative. I had a great afternoon. Highly recommended.”

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Kandy to Pinnawala Orphanage and Ambuluwawa Guided Day Tours

Kandy to Pinnawala Orphanage and Ambuluwawa Guided Day Tours - Getting There: Pickup Rules, Private Transport, and Real Time on the Road

Kandy to Pinnawala Guided Day Tours by Local

Kandy to Pinnawala Guided Day Tours by Local - Pickup and meeting point: don’t get caught out

3.Kandy to Pinnawala Guided Day Tours by Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Kandy to Pinnawala by Tuk Tuk: elephants, tea tasting, temples, gardens and crafts with an English guide. Private, value-packed day.

“It was a very nice activity until the end. Dhanu was nice and friendly, he showed and explained us a lot of things. But unfortunately we were charged extra fees of 12EUR because we ask to go to Ambuluwawa Tower. Alika is the boss and was not honest about anything, we agreed on the tour plan and changing plans, he never told us about the extra fee, as we ask to not go to half of the other places. We are very unhappy, the day was good and then this happened… we don’t recommend making this tour with this company. Choose another option or company to make it. Sacred tooth…”

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From Colombo or Negombo: Pinnawala, Kandy & Tea Factory Tour

From Colombo or Negombo: Pinnawala, Kandy & Tea Factory Tour - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: river bathing and smart photo timing

Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy (Private tour )

Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy (Private tour ) - Spice Garden in Mawanella: Smell-First Learning You Can Use

5.Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy (Private tour )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $40Top rated

Private Kandy day trip to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with spice garden, tea, gems, crafts, Big Buddha views, dance, and Tooth Relic puja.

“Our guide was incredible! He made sure we completed everything on our list and more, he stopped off when we asked to, he showed us all the best spots, he even stopped to let us try red banana and it was delicious! He is so so lovely, spoke to us a lot and made us feel comfortable and the best advice was to remember that our money is ours and we don’t need to feel pressured to spend it and if we do, just tell him 😍 I honestly can’t recommend this enough, it was just such a perfect day all round I would fully recommend this tour but skip…”

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Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Safari Private Guid Tuk Tuk Tour

Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Safari Private Guid Tuk Tuk Tour - Tuk tuk timing and what to do with an 8-hour day

6.Pinnawala Elephant Safari Private Guid Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $24

Tuk tuk day trip from Kandy to Pinnawala elephants, orchid gardens, tea stops, and key temples, with a small-group guide.

“Non avrei potuto fare scelta migliore ! Dimithu è una persona estremamente gentile e veramente preparata! Il tour è stato molto bello e in un giorno ho potuto vedere tantissime cose ! Dimithu ha accontentato tutte le mie richieste! Guida molto bene e il suo tuk tuk è davvero impeccabile , anche con la pioggia ! Sono davvero felice di aver fatto questo tour con lui !”

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Kandy & Pinnawala & Tea Factory Full Day Tour From Negombo

Kandy & Pinnawala & Tea Factory Full Day Tour From Negombo - Pinnawala Millennium Elephant Foundation: the best hour of the day

7.Kandy & Pinnawala & Tea Factory Full Day Tour From Negombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · 14 hours · from $49

Kandy and Pinnawala from Negombo in one long day: elephants, tea factory, Temple of the Tooth, gardens, and culture show with A/C comfort.

“It was a substantial and manageable programme. I did not imagine that we would be able to complete the predicted 14 hours. Our guide gave good ideas, which added to the enjoyment. Well structured sequence with the right amount of time. Our guide was prepared and did his best to provide us with cultural and historical information despite the circumstances. He guided us in a kind and calm manner. Considering the Sri Lankan driving we felt safe with him, even though the last 100 km drive home took us nearly 3 hours, we didn't want any more bends and curves!”

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Kandy : Pinnawala Day Tour with Top Rated Local Guide

Kandy : Pinnawala Day Tour with Top Rated Local Guide - The tuk tuk ride: not just transportation, it’s part of the plan

8.Pinnawala Day Tour with Top Rated Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $13Best value

Kandy to Pinnawala by tuk tuk for elephant care, tea, viewpoints, and Kandy sights in a small-group 8-hour day with free extras.

“I had a great day. Roshan spoke easy-to-understand English. It was good that he could speak a little Japanese. He was friendly and kind to my daughter. It was good that they were flexible when I wanted to return to the hotel on the way. Thank you for the fun tour.”

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From Kandy To Pinnawala Private Day Tour via Ambuluwawa

From Kandy To Pinnawala Private Day Tour via Ambuluwawa - Getting rolling in Kandy: pickup, pace, and transport

9.From Kandy To Pinnawala Private Day Tour via Ambuluwawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $17

Kandy to Pinnawala private day tour with Ambuluwawa Tower 360 views, Tooth Relic Temple ceremony, White Buddha, tea and culture show.

“Terrance was sensational! For 12 hours he took us to amazing sites around the Kandy area! A highlight was definitely walking up Ambuluwawa Tower! Other highlights included riding and washing an elephant, seeing the big white Buddha and the Tooth Relic. The cultural dance show was surprisingly entertaining. Plus other stops including the Ceylon tea plantation and anywhere else we wanted to stop. Terrance was informative and always ahead of the crowds which made the smoother and no time wasted. Highly recommend the tour - ask for Terence!”

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

From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Pinnawala Elephant Village: Great Interaction, Real Questions

Kandy, Pinnawala Private Day Trip From The West Coast Beach

Kandy, Pinnawala Private Day Trip From The West Coast Beach - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Watching a herd up close