Kandy and Pinnawala with your own stops
A private day trip with a choice of sights. Rated 4.8.
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The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: opening hours and tours
An elephant orphanage on the road from Colombo to Kandy: opening hours, tours and what to bring.
prices checked 9 October 2026
Opening hours08:30–17:30 per Trip.com
WhereRambukkana, on the road between Colombo and Kandy
RankingNo. 3 among Sri Lanka's "Family Attractions" per Trip.com
Guest rating4.5 out of 5 from 256 reviews
What to seeSri Lankan elephants with pink spots
Toursfrom 10 to 12 hours
About the place
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is in the Rambukkana area. Trip.com lists it among the country’s family places and advises you to “observe the unique pink spots of Sri Lankan elephants”. Opening hours per the service: from 08:30 to 17:30.
How to choose a tour
| Format | What you get |
|---|---|
| Kandy and Pinnawala of your choice | An individual trip of 10–12 hours, rated 4.8 from 22 reviews |
| From Colombo with a botanical garden | The elephant orphanage, a botanical garden and Kandy Lake, 10 hours, a private transfer |
| Elephants and the Temple of the Tooth | An elephant orphanage, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Garden, 10.5 hours |
| Negombo, elephants and the Temple of the Tooth | The Negombo fish market, the orphanage and Kandy, 10.5 hours with a driver |
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Pinnawala, the botanical garden and Kandy Lake from Colombo
A one-day tour with a private transfer: the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, the botanical garden and Kandy Lake, 10 hours.
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Elephant orphanage, Temple of the Tooth, lake and botanical garden
A private day: the elephant orphanage, the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Garden, 10.5 hours. An English-speaking guide.
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Negombo, elephants and the Temple of the Tooth from Colombo
A car with a driver for 10.5 hours: Negombo fish market, the elephant orphanage and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
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Which tickets and tours are available
| Option | What you get | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Kandy and Pinnawala at your choice of stops | An individual day trip with a choice of sights | 13,659 ₽ |
| Pinnawala, a botanical garden and Kandy Lake from Colombo | A day tour with a private transfer: the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, a botanical garden and Kandy Lake, 10 hours | 27,214 ₽ |
| An elephant orphanage, the Temple of the Tooth, the lake and a botanical garden | An individual day: an elephant orphanage, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Garden, 10.5 hours | 23,231 ₽ |
| Negombo, elephants and the Temple of the Tooth from Colombo | A car with a driver for 10.5 hours: the Negombo fish market, an elephant orphanage and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy | 23,231 ₽ |
Prices are shown per Trip.com data as of 29 October 2026. Check the contents, language and conditions on the page of the offer you choose.
Tips
- The orphanage is easy to build into a Colombo — Kandy day: it lies on the way between the cities.
- Bring a hat, water and closed shoes.
- Get an eSIM for Sri Lanka in advance.
What else
All offers: excursions in Kandy.
Where to stay
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