DayTour of Kandy,Pinnawala & Tea Factory from Colombo

See the main attractions of Kandy and Pinnawala on this full-day tour from Colombo/Negombo. Marvel at the Temple of the Tooth and Pinnawala elephant Orphanage.
Departure: The tour typically begins early in the morning from Kandy, as the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is about 1.5 to 2 hours away by car. A departure time of around 6:30 AM allows you to make the most of your visit.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Visit:
Arrival and Overview: The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is home to around 80 elephants, many of which are rescued from the wild or orphaned. This sanctuary offers a great opportunity to get up close to these gentle giants in a natural setting.
Bathing Time: One of the highlights of Pinnawala is the elephant bathing session. The elephants are walked to the nearby Maha Oya River, where they enjoy a bath. Visitors can observe or even take photographs as the elephants splash around in the water.
Feeding and Interactions: You will also have the chance to feed the elephants or watch the staff feed the babies with milk. This interaction is both heartwarming and educational.

Mid-Morning: Tea Factory Tour
Drive to the Tea Factory: After your visit to Pinnawala, head to one of Sri Lanka’s famous tea factories. The drive will take around 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the location of the factory.

Tea Factory Tour:
Introduction to Tea Production: Sri Lanka is world-renowned for its Ceylon Tea. During your visit, you will learn about the fascinating tea-making process, which starts with hand-picking the leaves and ends with the drying and packaging of the tea.
Tea Processing: The guide will show you how tea is processed in different stages, including fermentation, rolling, and drying. You’ll see the machinery and methods used to transform the fresh tea leaves into the different varieties of black, green, and white tea.
Tea Tasting: A highlight of the visit is the tea-tasting session. You’ll have the opportunity to sample different varieties of freshly brewed Ceylon tea. The guide will explain the different flavors, such as robust black tea or lighter green tea, and you’ll get to compare them for yourself.
Learning about History: You’ll also learn about the history of tea cultivation in Sri Lanka, dating back to the British colonial era.
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours, which includes the tour of the factory and the tea-tasting experience.

Early Afternoon: Gem Factory Visit
Drive to the Gem Factory: After the tea factory, your tour will continue with a short drive to a Gem Factory, often located near Kandy or in surrounding areas. Sri Lanka is famous for its gemstone industry, particularly for sapphires, rubies, and topaz.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa):

The Temple of the Tooth is Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist site and houses a tooth relic of Lord Buddha. You will explore the beautiful temple complex, which includes intricate wood carvings, golden details, and large halls filled with religious artifacts.
If you're lucky, you may witness a puja (prayer ceremony), which is a daily ritual where offerings are made to the relic.

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