From Kandy To Pinnawala Private Day Tour Pinnawala Day Tour By AC Mini Van
ID: GYG692823-1136956
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Set off from Kandy for an exciting day spent among wild Asian elephants at the Pinnawala . Make the experience all the more special.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage , is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, there were 71 elephants, including 30 males and 41 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.
The orphanage was founded to care and protect the many orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC).
On 31 August 2021, a 25 year old elephant named Surangi gave birth to twin male baby elephants at the orphanage. It also marked the first instance of the birth of twin elephants in Sri Lanka after a gap of 80 years since 1941.
Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Tooth Relic Temple
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Kandyan Culture show
- White Buddha Statue
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Make sure to eat breakfast before you start the activity
Kandyan Culture Dance Strat @5.00pm
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Ceremony Start @ 6.30pm
All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove their shoes and hats. Shoulders and knees should also be covered.
INCLUDED
- Hotel Pickup
- English Speaking Driver
- Air Conditioned Mini Van
- Bottle Of Water
- Parking Tickets
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance Tickets
- Foods & Drinks
- Any Other Expenses Not Mentioned Above
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.
