Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions in Negombo
Negombo, Sri Lanka

Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions

Outty Ranking 68 4.9 · 13 traveler reviews12 hoursFrom $93

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68/100

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Is Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions worth booking?

Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions is a 12-hour experience in Negombo, Sri Lanka, from $93 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (13)
Duration
12 hours
From
$93 per person

Explore the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, tea factory, herbal garden and other attractions With the service of English speaking Friendly professional chauffeur guide by a standard comfortable A/C vehicle

What you get

    About this experience

    Explore the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, tea factory, herbal garden and other attractions With the service of English speaking Friendly professional chauffeur guide by a standard comfortable A/C vehicle

    What's included

    Included

    • Service of English speaking chauffeur guide
    • Private tour
    • Bottled water
    • Entrance fee for All attractions which mentioned in tour
    • Buffet lunch

    Not included

    • Berak fast or Dinner

    What you'll see and do

    1. Your friendly chauffeur guide welcome and pick you up from your hotel Negombo and Drive towards Kandy, on the way stop to explore tea factory and tea plantations finally tast a cup of Ceylon tea.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    2. The Island Spice Grove

      After the tea factory, you will visit to a famous spice and herbal garden to learn about Srilank's special spice and herbs plants and product, you will get a free of charge experience of head and shoulder Massage(spa)

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

      After finished herbal garden you will visit the main attraction in Kandy, temple of the sacred tooth relic Which listed on UNESCO World heritage

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Royal Botanical Gardens

      Finally visit the royal botanical garden at Peradeniya and drive Back to Negombo

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Pinnawala Ape Gama

      A theme park, symbolising an ancient village of Sri Lanka under the name "Ape Gama" was commissioned recently at Pinnawala, Rambukkana near the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and newly opened Pinnawala zoo. Ape Gama, launched by the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council at a cost of Rs 50 million is now open to local and foreign tourists. The theme park was constructed on a four acre land near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and zoo by the Ma-Oya river. It symbolises a social and cultural background, economic situation, agriculture, religious and spiritual status and many more of our ancestors who lived in ancient days.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    6. Royal Botanical Gardens

      Peradeniya Botanical garden attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Negombo

    We pick you up around wikkala

    Meeting point

    Negombo

    We pick you up from airport or around

    Meeting point

    Negombo

    You will be picked up from any hotel or any place around Negombo

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    We pick you up around wikkala

    Ends at

    We pick you up from airport or around

    Ends at

    You will be picked up from any hotel or any place around Negombo

    Options you can book

    • tour start from Negombo areas

      any places 1st class Duration: 12 hours buffet lunch car, van, mini bus: 1 to 3 car 3 to 6 van 6 to 9 big van over 9 bus Pickup included

    • tour start from colombo

      any additional visit: You can visit any additional places on the way. entrance fee on your cost. 1st class Duration: 12 hours lunch: buffet lunch included any vehicle: 1 or 2 fax car 2 to 5 van 6 to 15 mini bus or bigger van Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Negombo Transfer

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    13 verified traveler reviews for Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    M3794CBmarkp · February 2025

    A packed day of experiences

    Packed so much in to this day and was guided expertly by Mahesh throughout. Started with the Spice garden which was really interesting and even got an unexpected massage! Watch out for the hard sell in the shop though, and it's not cheap! Then off to the Botanical Gardens, which are beautiful, but the highlight was the bats...so see if you can find someone to point you in their direction by the river. Next it's the Tooth temple which is impressive, and out guide talked us round brilliantly. Quick stop for luclnch before turning for home via the tea factory, which is a speedy stop but well worth it. Great shop here and the staff are great and much less pushy. Finally, we ditched the included ape gama village trip and paid extra for a quick visits to the elephants. From Negombo this is a 13hr day but you you do get a lot done! Thanks again Mahesh

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    Anthony_P · April 2024

    Good day, but could have been better

    Good day out with comfortable vehicle and very friendly, personable driver. Spice Garden was very interesting as was tea factory. Temple visit was good, but have seen much more ornate & interesting temples, and the temple guide’s English was difficult to understand which didn’t add to the experience. Can’t comment on the Botanical Gardens or Pinnawala Ape Gama as we ran out of time and were unable to visit, which was a disappointment as we had paid for those stops and they represented 40% of what we expected to do. Company should either reduce the number of activities or manage the timings better. Overall a good day, but definitely scope for improvement

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for the review. All the best.

    via Viator

    918sindyl · February 2024

    Great experience with tour company

    we booked this tour agency for our tour was excellent. had a good time with Sameera, was very friendly, honest, helpful person and experienced driver. we highly recommend them for any tour in srilanla

    via Tripadvisor

    S1753CAtinas · December 2023

    Kandy trip

    The trip was amzing. We saw a lot of things we've never seen before. An ancient village, ayuvedic farm, elephants, a teeplantage with ceylon tea and the tea manufacture and a Buddha temple. It was an interesting trip with good information about the country. The tour was good, from negombo and back, and our gide is a friendly and correct man.

    Response from the operator: thank you very much to take time to write a review

    via Tripadvisor

    fariouzh · October 2023

    Sri Lanka trip Sep 2023

    This trip held special significance for me, as I was celebrating my 30th birthday. Dimuth played a significant role in making it truly exceptional. He meticulously planned the trip, ensuring we accomplished everything on our itinerary. Notably, Dimuth provided valuable recommendations, remained adaptable to changing circumstances, and made my birthday unforgettable by surprising me with a cake. The comfortable van and overall experience were fantastic. Thank you, Dimuth!

    Response from the operator: thank you very much to take time to write a review

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    12 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $93 to $163
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    5
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 68

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)50
    Booking momentum (14% weight)42
    Value for money (12% weight)62
    Listing quality (10% weight)59
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Negombo.

    How much does Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions cost?

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    Prices start at $93 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Negombo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions take?

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    Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Negombo is not rushed.

    Is Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Negombo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions?

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    Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Negombo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Negombo and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private all inclusive Day tour Kandy, Pinnawala, & your own selected attractions start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Negombo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Negombo?

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    On Outty we rank every Negombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka, Most Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka (10 Days), Highly recommended multi day tour in Sri Lanka. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Negombo?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Negombo?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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