Sri Lanka Day Tours

DT 6 Pinnawala, Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, Embekke, Ambuluwawa & Kandy from Colombo

Overview

Step back in time and explore Sri Lanka’s rich cultural legacy on this unforgettable day tour. Begin your journey with a visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can observe elephants up close. Continue to the historic temples of Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekke — each reflecting a unique blend of Sinhalese architecture, South Indian influence, and intricate wood carvings. End your day in the sacred city of Kandy, visiting the renowned Temple of the Tooth Relic and exploring the charming streets and lakefront.

This tour offers a perfect mix of wildlife, heritage, and spiritual experiences all within a day’s journey.

Days Itinerary

• Departure time – 6.00 am from Colombo or Negombo

• Departure Point – Colombo or Negombo

• Distance one way 150 kms.

• Total duration of the day trip 14.00 hrs. To 16.00 hrs.

• Return Drive time one way 3.00 hrs. to 4.00 hrs.

• Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

• Pinnawala Elephant ride & bath.

• Visit Gadaladeniya Temple

• Visit Lankathilaka Vihara

• Visit Embekke Devalaya

• Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex & Tower.

• Lunch.

• Dalada Maligawa.

• Kandy city tour.

• Kandy market.

• Tea factory visit.

• Depart from Kandy.

• Drop off in Colombo or Negombo. End of the day tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Pick up from Colombo or Negombo.

• Driver with private air-conditioned vehicle. 

• 1 Liter of bottled water per person.

Exclusions

• Any camera or video filming charge at sites.

• Service of professional guide.

• Entrance fees to the sites.

• Lunch or any other meals.

• Any other expense which not stated above in inclusions.

• Insurance cover for any sort medical expenses, accident, injury or death.

Additional Info

• You will receive your confirmation upon receipt of the full payment.

• You must wear appropriate clothes to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting religious sites and remove your shoes and hats before entering the premises.

• Hats & comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• Comfortable clothing is recommended for hot sunny weather.

• A maximum of 8 passengers per booking

• It is advised to carry enough local currency (LKR) to pay at the site entrances and for meals etc., ticket prices as follows.

• Lunch - Depending on where you have the lunch and what you take.

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage LKR 3000.00 (USD 16.00) per person

• Pinnawala Elephant ride & bath.

• Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex & Tower LKR 1,000.00 (USD 4.00) per person.

• Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Tooth) LKR 2,000.00 (USD 7.00) per person

• Cultural show LKR 1500.00 (USD 8.00) per person (Optional)

Cancellation Policy

• 48 hours prior to your departure time you will receive 80% of the total cost.