DAY EXCURSION • ELEPHANT SANCTUARY • SPICES • KANDYAN TEMPLES

Colombo – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Spice Garden & Three-Temples Loop – Colombo

A thoughtfully curated full-day tour for wildlife enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and heritage lovers who want to experience Sri Lanka's iconic elephant sanctuary, aromatic spice traditions, and Kandyan-era temple architecture—all nestled in the scenic foothills near Kandy.

Pinnawala RiverBathing

Mawanella SpiceGarden

EmbekkeWoodcarvings

Lankathilaka &Gadaladeniya

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USD 130per guest

Group rate (4+ guests): USD 110 per person

Full Day (Approx. 13–14 hours)

Private air-conditioned vehicle

Colombo

TOUR CODE: RE-EXC-08

Tour Overview

ThemeWildlife Conservation, Ancient Temple Architecture & Cultural Immersion

DurationFull Day (Approx. 13–14 hours)

RouteColombo → Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage → Mawanella Spice Garden → Three-Temples Loop → Colombo

Start / End PointColombo

Travel ModePrivate air-conditioned vehicle

Ideal Group Size2–15 participants

Suggested Start Time6:00 AM

Central Foothills & Kandy

Wildlife Conservation, Ancient Temple Architecture & Cultural ImmersionExpand Photo

Tour Highlights

A PERFECT BLEND OF GEMS, CULTURE, NATURE AND HISTORY

Pinnawala Herd River Bathing at Maha Oya

Embekke Devalaya 14th-Century Wood Pillars

Mawanella Aromatic Spice Garden Walk

Lankathilaka & Gadaladeniya Cliff Temples

Curated Experience

Summary of Tour Activities & Highlights

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Pinnawala Elephant River Bathing

Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch baby elephants and river bathing sessions.

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Mawanella Spice Garden Tour

Guided walk and herbal tea tasting at a living spice garden in Mawanella.

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Three-Temple Loop of Pilimathalawa

Explore the Three-Temple Loop of Pilimathalawa featuring Kandyan-era art and woodcraft.

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Buddhist Symbolism & Paintings

Insightful commentary on Buddhist symbolism, temple paintings, and ancient Sinhalese engineering.

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Scenic Rural Hill Country

Scenic rural drives through the beautiful central hill-country villages.

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MOMENTS FROM THIS JOURNEY

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Inclusions

✓Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout the day

✓Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage entrance tickets and river viewing access

✓Entry permits to Embekke, Gadaladeniya, and Lankathilaka temples

✓Spice garden guided tour and herbal tea tasting

✓Authentic hill country lunch and bottled mineral water

Exclusions

✕Personal purchases at spice or craft shops

✕Driver and temple guide gratuities

Good to Know

ℹDeparture: 6:00 AM from Colombo; duration approx. 13–14 hours

ℹElephant herd river bathing session takes place around 9:30 AM

ℹModest attire required for all temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)

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