Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour from Kandy

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8 hours / 0 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Departing from your hotel in Kandy, embark on a day of adventure at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to the largest captive herd of elephants in the world. Upon arrival, you’ll have the chance to feed the elephants and observe how the orphanage cares for them. This institution not only provides a safe haven for orphaned and injured elephants but also functions as a nursery and breeding ground. After interacting with the elephants and watching them enjoy a riverside bath, you’ll take a break for lunch. The tour continues with a visit to Kandy View Point for a panoramic view of the city, followed by a trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens, known for its extensive orchid collection. The day concludes with a return transfer to your hotel in Kandy.

Highlights

  • Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a sanctuary, nursery, and breeding ground for wild Asian elephants.
  • Observe the largest herd of captive elephants in the world and get an opportunity to feed and interact with them.
  • Learn about the orphanage's efforts in caring for abandoned and injured elephants.
  • Enjoy watching elephants bathe and play by the river.
  • Explore the renowned Royal Botanical Gardens and admire the vast collection of orchids.

Included/Excluded

  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Private tour
  • Elephant bathing and feeding
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

  • 08:00: Hotel pick-up from Kandy and drive to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • 09:00: Reach Pinnawala and feed the elephants
  • 10:00: Visit the orphanage, see how the elephants are cared for, and interact with them
  • 11:00: Visit the riverside area to watch the elephants bathe and play
  • 12:00: Break for lunch
  • 13:00: Head to Kandy View Point for a panoramic view of the city
  • 14:00: Visit the Royal Botanical Garden, famous for its vast collection of orchids
  • 15:00: Drive back towards Kandy
  • 16:00: Drop off at your hotel in Kandy

Durations

8 hours

Language

English

Frequently asked questions

A: Yes, children are welcome on the tour. Children aged 0-2 can join free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat. Child tickets are available for ages 3-12.

A: The tour package includes admission to attractions, an English-speaking guide, lunch, bottled drinking water, round-trip transfers to and from your hotel, a private tour, and opportunities for elephant bathing and feeding.

A: Yes, round-trip transfers from your hotel in Kandy to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and back are included in the tour package.

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