15 Best Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips In Colombo

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From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

/ June 4, 2026

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

Kandy day tour from Colombo: Tooth Relic Temple, elephant river baths, tea tasting, Bahiravakanda Buddha, and local craft stops.

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Full-day Kandy trip from Colombo: Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Pinnawala elephants, spice and craft stops, plus tea tasting at a factory.

★ 4.4

“OUR driver was Katie was very friendly and easy communication with deaf people. he used gestured and write down. he took us to the beautiful Kandy and rode & fed elephant, tea factory and the most beautiful white temple. we recommend to use Kani again in the future.”

99 reviews12 hoursFrom $55by Leisure Sri Lanka

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03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

/ June 4, 2026

3.03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Udawalawe with guided transport, two hotels, and most meals included.

★ 5.0

“I joined a 3-day tour through Sri Lanka and absolutely loved it! Everything was perfectly organized – efficient, reliable, and very professional. Our guide Aaron and the driver were a fantastic team who made the trip smooth and enjoyable. TRead more”

61 reviewsFrom $265.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private Kandy and Pinnawala day trip from Colombo with Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, tea factory, spice gardens, and Ape Gama.

★ 5.0

“We had a great day visiting Kandy and sites along the way, Dimuth tailored the tour to our needs - would highly recommend”

53 reviewsFrom $65by ceylenese

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5-Day Experiences, Colombo, Colombo Temple & Heritage Tours, Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip

/ June 4, 2026

5.5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip

5 days in Sri Lanka with Sigiriya Lion Rock, Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy sights, tea country, Bentota safari, and Colombo highlights.

★ 5.0

“I visited sri lanka for my honeymoon and it was a wonderful trip. Travco adventure delivered all that was promised and more. Special shout out to our driver/guide Mr.Dominda. The people were warm and the places were exceptionally beautiful :)”

51 reviewsFrom $470.00by Travco Adventures

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Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

/ June 4, 2026

6.Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

Day trip from Colombo to Kandy with Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Gardens, tea factory, and scenic stops. Transport included, tickets extra.

★ 4.5

“Overall we had a pleasurable time, and Indika (?) was excellent as our driver/guide. However, it takes three hours to get to Kandy from Colombo, and four hours to get back (with the ride not being scenic) so we can't recommend it unless you enjoy a lot of time in the minibus.”

51 reviewsFrom $55.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Airport to Kandy Drop

/ June 4, 2026

7.Airport to Kandy Drop

Private, air-conditioned transfer from Colombo Airport to Kandy hotel with 24/7 service, driver help, and optional stops for tea and sights.

★ 5.0

“They only don’t drive you to your destination but they stop along the way at tourist attractions. Best driver”

44 reviewsFrom $27.00by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

/ June 4, 2026

8.From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

From Kandy, ride a tuk-tuk past temples and gardens to Pinnawala elephants, then climb Ambuluwawa Tower for 360° views.

★ 5.0

“It was a unique tour with Masi. During the day trip, we visited wonderful temples, viewpoints, and the elephant rescue center, among other places. Masi was always very courteous, helpful, and friendly. He was very knowledgeable and knew his way around. He is a safe driver. At the end, we visited a market at my…”

37 reviews8 hoursFrom $20by Travel with Masi

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Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats)

/ June 4, 2026

9.Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats)

Prebooked reserved 2nd-class seats on the Colombo Fort–Kandy non-stop train, with e-tickets by email/WhatsApp and optional pickup.

★ 4.5

“Helpful staff, but train was over booked. Great price. They are very personal. Sri Lankans are such a friendly culture.”

28 reviewsFrom $18.00by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

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3-Day Experiences, Colombo, Ella & Tea Country Day Trips, Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips, Multi-Day Sri Lanka Tour Packages, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

/ June 4, 2026

10.3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

Private 3-day Colombo tour covering Kandy, tea country Nuwara Eliya, and Sigiriya with 3-star hotel, meals, and a chauffeured car.

★ 4.5

“My tour guide Keerthe was excellent and very helpful in making the tour best suited for me. The elephant safari and Sigiriya rock fortress were incredible. I liked my trip so much I booked a day trip to galle.”

28 reviewsFrom $250.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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4-Day Experiences, Colombo, Ella & Tea Country Day Trips, Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips, Multi-Day Sri Lanka Tour Packages, Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya

/ June 4, 2026

11.4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya

4 days from Colombo to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya with an English-speaking chauffeur, cave temples, rock fortress, Minneriya safari, tea stops.

★ 5.0

“Sri Lanka arrived today 15 April 2022”

27 reviewsFrom $325.00by KINGFISHER TOURS SRI LANKA

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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

/ June 4, 2026

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

Private Kandy and Pinnawala day tour from Colombo with hotel pickup, zoo time, tea stops, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.

★ 5.0

“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”

27 reviewsFrom $65.00by JK Travels sri lanka

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Kandy Full-Day Tour

/ June 4, 2026

13.Kandy Full-Day Tour

Colombo to Kandy in one long day. See the Temple of the Tooth, spices, tea, and jewelry, with lunch and pickup included.

★ 4.5

“very poor. The guide was was n't that good. the experience was very shoddy nowhere near what I had expected.”

24 reviewsFrom $120.00by Lanka Tour Host (Pvt) Ltd

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From Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour

/ June 4, 2026

14.From Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour

Private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya: UNESCO sights, a 4x4 elephant safari, and a licensed guide.

★ 4.6

“The pick up time was on time. The taxi was comfortable and had good air con. The stops we did were Dambulla, Sigiriya and the minneriya elephant tour. We were offered the elephant tour however I felt this was part of what we actually booked. At dambulla we had to pay to put our shoes…”

22 reviews1 dayFrom $84by srilankabycar

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Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

/ June 4, 2026

15.Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

Half-day Colombo tour to Pinnawala to watch elephants bathe and play in the river, with snacks and a spice garden add-on for $59.

★ 5.0

“The main experience at the elephant sanctuary was incredible but I'll caveat my experience with a few notes. Pick up bang on time and an excellent driver. I shared my trip with 2 others who were staying out the way; I found out that the paid much more than I did which is what it…”

20 reviews6 hoursFrom $59by Earth Lanka Events Pvt Ltd.

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