Experience Sri Lanka’s old hill capital of Kandy on a privately full-day trip from Colombo Early morning get ready with Breakfast our Guide will Meet & Pickup from Hotel. You Can Expect visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a wild Asian elephant orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding facility. It is located in Pinnawala Village, 13 kilometres northeast of Kegalle Town in Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa Province. Pinnawala is home to the world's biggest herd of elephants kept as pets. Visit the Temple of the Tooth on arrival to see the sacred tooth of Buddha, a symbol of status that proved the worthiness of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. Admire the beautiful architecture of the palace and look at the golden figurines in the shrine. Then, explore some of the ancient crafts by traditional artisans, including gems, wood carving, and batik. Watch craft demonstrations and buy souvenir gifts before lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense. Continue to the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, and go for a stroll in the 147-acre grounds. See over 4,000 different species of plants, including an exclusive collection of orchids, spices, and medicinal plants. Learn the history of the 19th-century gardens, and see famous plants such as the cannonball tree, giant fig tree, and 40-meter tall Burma bamboo.