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15 Best Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips In Colombo

Colombo’s best days out.

The 15 most popular kandy & pinnawala day trips in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.

15 Best Kandy & Pinnawala Day Trips In Colombo

From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour - 6:30 AM Pickup and the Long Road to Kandy
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From Colombo: Kandy Temples and Pinnawala Full-Day Tour

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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.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“I had a fantastic trip with my guide Aadil, he was very insightful of all the local landmarks and places and ensured he provided the best service. He always checked in with us to know if we were okay and ready for the next stops on the tour. inwould highly recommend booking this excursion. 10/10👌”

144 reviews1 dayFrom $54by Ceylon Mafa Tours and Travels

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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip - Pinnawala Elephants: Photo Stops and Real Feeding/Bathing Time
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From Colombo: Kandy, Pinnawala and Tea Factory Full-Day Trip

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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

“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😃”

99 reviews12 hoursFrom $55by Leisure Sri Lanka

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03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe - Price and Logistics: Where Your Money Really Goes
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03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe

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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

“It was an excellent decision to book three day excursion with Apple vacation. Starting from Jeevan who managed our trip, he helped us with airport late night pick up, then the tour guide cum Chauffeur Aaron Christo was an very humble, mild mannered, well behaved, excellent guy to accompany us for three days and two…”

61 reviewsFrom $265.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: the real reason most people book
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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

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5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip - Day 2 in Kandy: Tooth Relic, Lakeside Calm, Botanical Gardens, and Dance
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5 Day Sri Lanka Tour : Including Temple of Tooth & Sigiriya Trip

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Kandy Day Tour From Colombo - Peradeniya Botanical Gardens: orchids and a calm pause
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Kandy Day Tour From Colombo

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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

“Fantastic trip, temples, good food. Although day long but worth it. Do carry a cloth covering your knees if you plan to visit temples.”

51 reviewsFrom $55.00by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd

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Airport to Kandy Drop - Comfort You Can Feel: Air-Conditioned Vehicle and Bottled Water
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Airport to Kandy Drop

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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

“I had a fantastic experience with Ayub, the driver from Mahaweli Tours & Holidays, during my journey from Colombo airport to my hotel in Kandy. The pickup was right on time, and communication with Ayub was clear and efficient. AlthouRead more”

44 reviewsFrom $27.00by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower - Morning Pickup and Kandy’s Sacred Stops: Bahirawakanda and the Tooth Relic
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From Kandy : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Ambuluwawa Tower

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Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats) - E-Ticket to Seat: What the Boarding Day Actually Looks Like
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Colombo to Kandy Train Tickets (Reserved Seats)

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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

“So, the tickets are accurate, the train is on time, the e-ticket works for the controllers and no need to print it out. The only thing is the agency shares the e-ticket on the night before, i.e. 5-6 hours before the train which, having booked from abrRead more”

28 reviewsFrom $18.00by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

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3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo - Price and value: what $250 really buys
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3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

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4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya - Day 1 in Kandy: Rambukkana spices, gems, the Tooth Relic Temple, and cultural dance
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4 Days Tour to Kandy, Sigiriya & Nuwara Eliya

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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo - Tea Factory Visit: The Practical Way to Understand Sri Lanka
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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Day Tour from Colombo/Negombo

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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 - Temple of the Tooth Relic: The Stop That Sets the Tone
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Kandy Full-Day Tour

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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

“The quality of such a trip, first and foremost, is based on the driver. Deshar, besides being a terrific driver who made us feel safe through the chaotic country roads, was just very pleasant to be with. He shared his knowledge about the placeRead more”

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

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From Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour - Sigiriya Rock Fortress: frescoes, mirror walls, and a climb that takes time
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From Kandy: Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour

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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 - Elephant Orphanage viewing: what “early arrival” actually changes
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Day Tour to Elephant Orphanage / spice garden

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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

“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…”

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

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