From Kandy: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip
ID: GYG865969-1365213
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on a day trip from Kandy. See the largest captive herd of elephants in the world and visit the Royal Botanical Garden.
Depart from your hotel in Kandy and head to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Feed the elephants and see them wade and swim in the river. Then, enjoy a break for lunch before heading to the Kandy View Point and the Royal Botanical Garden.
Begin your day of adventure with the largest captive herd of elephants in the world. Reach Pinnawala and feed the elephants of the orphanage. See how the orphanage cares for all these elephants. The institution is a combined orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for Asian elephants as they try to increase their numbers.
Play with the elephants and see the riverside area where elephants wade and swim, cooling off from the sun. Enjoy a break for lunch before heading to the Kandy View Point, which gives you a splendid panorama of the city itself sprawled below.
Then, head to the Royal Botanical Garden, which has a famous collection of orchids in so many varieties. Finally, end your tour with a drop-off back at your hotel.
Highlights
- See the largest captive herd of elephants in the world at Pinnawala
- Visit the Royal Botanical Garden and see the famous collection of orchids
- Enjoy a panoramic view of Kandy from the Kandy View Point
- Learn about the process of tea production at the Ceylon Tea Factory
- Get the chance to feed the elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved.
It's recommended to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun.
Camera is allowed for capturing your moments, but respect the privacy of others.
Food and drinks from outside are not allowed inside the attractions.
Smoking is not permitted during the tour.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tuk-tuk
- Kadugannawa viewing point entry fee
- Ceylon Tea Factory entry fee
- Gems museum entry fee
- Kandy City view point entry fee
- Wood Carving Family House entry fee
- Asgiriya Stupa entry fee
- Big Buddha Statue
- Kandyan Culture Dance
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage or Pinnawala Millennium Elephant Foundation
- Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Spice and herbal garden visit
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Entrance fees (Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage $18 (by cash or card), Pinnawala Millennium Elephant Foundation $15 (by cash or card), Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya $9 (by cash or card), Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic $6 (cash only),
- Kandyan Culture Dance $6 (cash only), Big Buddha Statue $1 (cash only)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
