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Kandy Heritage Day
Pinnawala’s elephants, the Temple of the Tooth, and an evening of Kandyan drumming, all in one day from Colombo
15+ hours Private vehicle 1-6 people
Your Day
07:00
Hotel PickupColombo
07:00
Drive to Elephant Experience (Pinnawala & Millennium Elephant Foundation)1h 36m · 86.8 km
08:36
Elephant Experience (Pinnawala & Millennium Elephant Foundation)1h · Entry fee applies
10:06
Drive to Kandy54m · 39.3 km
11:00
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic1h · Entry fee applies
14:20
Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya2h · Entry fee applies
17:00
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show1h · Entry fee applies
18:00
Wrap up30m
18:30
Drive to Colombo3h · 116 km
21:30
Return to HotelColombo
Make it yours
Add or remove stops in Kandy. This is a starting point, not a fixed tour.
Elephant Experience (Pinnawala & Millennium Elephant Foundation)
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

Kandy Lake~0.33h
Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue~0.33h
Kandyan Cooking Class~2.5h

Kandy View Point~0.33h

Ambuluwawa Tower~1.5h
Gem Discovery Experience~1h
Herbal Garden Experience~1h
Trip Tips
A few things worth knowing before you go, specific to Kandy.
- Dress modestly, and remove shoes and hats before entering temples
- Afternoon weather can turn quickly, so carry a light umbrella
- Wear comfortable shoes; most sites involve stairs and uphill walking