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Temple in Kandy & See the Gentle Giants Swimming at Pinnawala
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 10h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Pinnawala Orphanage, one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the country.
- Visit a traditional spice garden on the way to Kandy.
- Explore the beautiful hill capital Kandy, known for its cultural heritage.
- Experience authentic Sri Lankan culture with visit
- iscover local markets, handicrafts, and Sri Lankan culture
Activity location
- Colombo
- Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Colombo
- Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Temple in Kandy & See the Gentle Giants Swimming at Pinnawala
- 10h
Activity duration is 10 hours 10h - English
What's included, what's not
- All Entrance Fees for Mentioned Sites
What's included What's included - Pick-up or Drop-off service (in our own vehicle)
What's included What's included - Visit to Pinnawala Orphanage
What's included What's included - Visit to Kandy
What's included What's included - Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
What's included What's included - Visit to traditional markets
What's included What's included - Visit to gem museums
What's included What's included - Visit to batik factories
What's included What's included - Visit to spice gardens
What's included What's included - Transport and insurance (vehicle insurance) of Experience Guide / Driver during the trip
What's included What's included - Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
What's included What's included - First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
What's included What's included - Bottled water
What's included What's included - Highway free
What's included What's included - parking free
What's included What's included - All the required permits and paperwork
What's included What's included - Scenic drive through Sri Lanka’s countryside
What's included What's included - Site Guides for World Heritage Sites
What's excluded What's excluded - Travel Insurance is not included
What's excluded What's excluded - Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
What's excluded What's excluded - Air-tickets not included
What's excluded What's excluded - Camera & Video Permits
What's excluded What's excluded - Guide/Driver tips
What's excluded What's excluded - Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, telephone, laundry, titbits etc.
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Flash photography, Littering, Smoking
What you can expect
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Discover the cultural beauty of Kandy on this unforgettable day tour combined with a visit to Pinnawala Orphanage. This experience offers a perfect mix of wildlife, culture, and scenic landscapes.
Start your journey with a visit to Pinnawala, where you can watch the gentle giants swimming and playing in the river. This is one of the most heart-warming wildlife experiences in Sri Lanka. Visitors can also enjoy fruit feeding, a special moment where you can get closer to these majestic animals.
After the visit, continue to the historic city of Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Explore the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist temples in the world. Enjoy beautiful views from the Kandy View Point, stroll around Kandy Lake, and experience local culture, handicrafts, and traditional shops.
This tour is perfect for travellers who want to experience Sri Lanka’s wildlife and cultural heritage in one memorable day.
Highlights:
Visit Pinnawala Orphanage
Watch the gentle giants swimming in the river
Experience fruit feeding at Pinnawala
Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Enjoy panoramic views from Kandy View Point
Walk around scenic Kandy Lake
Explore local markets, handicrafts, and cultural attractions
Stop 1: Pinnawala Experience
~Arrive at Pinnawala Orphanage, one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the country.
~Watch the gentle giants walk to the river for their daily bath
`See them playing and swimming in the river
~Enjoy a special fruit feeding experience
~Take photos and observe their natural behaviour
Stop 2: Spice & Herbal Garden
~Visit a traditional spice garden on the way to Kandy.
~Learn about Sri Lankan spices and herbal plants
~Discover how spices are used in cooking and traditional medicine
Stop 3: Cultural City of Kandy
~Explore the beautiful hill capital Kandy, known for its cultural heritage and scenic surroundings.
~Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
~Enjoy panoramic views from Kandy View Point
~Walk around the peaceful Kandy Lake
Stop 4: Local Culture & Shopping
~Experience authentic Sri Lankan culture with visits to:
~Gem and jewellery workshop
~Batik and handicraft factory
~Local markets and souvenir shops
Return Journey
After a full day of wildlife and cultural experiences, relax on the return drive to your hotel.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Colombo
- Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Colombo
- Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka