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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Kandy Highlights

  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphenage; largest home of Asian elephants in the world
  • Enjoy feeding the giant elephants, watch them play, wade or bathe in the river
  • Witness & capture a stunning view of entire city from the Kandy View Point
  • See a significant variety of orchids while roaming at the Royal Botanical Garden

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Kandy Overview

Location: Rambukkana, Sri Lanka

Operational Hours: 08:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Activity Duration: 8 Hours (approx)

Activity Timings:

  • 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (For group or private tour up to 3 pax)
  • 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (For a private tour of 5-7 Pax)

Pick-up & Drop Details: Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel in Kandy

Vehicles Available:

  • Car (up to 3 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle or similar. (For group or private tour)
  • Mini Van (4-7 people): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar (For a private tour of 5-7 Pax)

(Note: Timing of pick-up & drop-off might be tentative, depending upon the weather conditions.)

About Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Tickets and Transfers From Kandy:

Kandy city in Sri Lanka attracts a significant number of tourists throughout the year with multiple attractions and places to visit. Amidst a handful of things to do and places to see, the Pinnavala Elephant Orphanage has many wonders to throw in your way. Book your visit to the largest home of wild Asian elephants that were once kept captive, orphaned or abandoned. Interact with the giant yet innocent creatures and watch them enjoying and having fun amidst nature. Don't forget to witness the view of the entire Kandy city from a Kandy viewpoint and lastly, take a stroll in Royal Botanical Garden and admire the vast collection of orchids. 

About the activity:

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Kandy at around 8:00 AM and get ready for a fun day expedition to the Pinnavala Elephant Orphanage.
  • Reach the elephant orphanage and explore the largest home of wild Asian elephants in the world.
  • Meet with your English-speaking tour guide for the day who will be there to assist you throughout.
  • Grab the opportunity of interacting with these innocent creatures & get a chance to feed them.
  • Behold the sight of large herds of captive elephants roaming around freely, bathing pleasingly, wading slowly, and cuddling each other affectionately.
  • In your Kandy to Pinnawala elephant orphanage tour, you’ll also get a chance to learn how this orphanage caters to elephants, provides them food and treats the injured ones. 
  • Explore the riverside area of the elephant nursery & orphanage. Play with elephants, caress them, click snaps with them, and enjoy watching them bathe in a river. 
  • Head to Kandy View Point and capture the breathtaking vista of the entire city from above.
  • Lastly, visit the Royal Botanical Garden and witness a huge collection of orchids of numerous varieties.

Note:

  • Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats.
  • Children between 3-12 years of age will have to buy child tickets while being accompanied by adults.
  • Please arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick-up time.

Select Package Options

Book this private tour package to explore the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, enjoy a beautiful view from the Kandy viewpoint and take a stroll in the famous botanical garden with your loved ones.

Price Includes
  • Meals
    • Lunch &
    • Bottled drinking water
  • Transfers
    • Round Trip transfers to & from your hotel in Kandy

    Vehicles Available:

    • Mini Van (4-7 people): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar
  • Permits
    • Admission to attractions
  • Guide
    • An English speaking guide to assist you in the activity
  • Activities
    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage exploration
    • Elephant bathing and feeding
    • Visit Kandy View Point
    • Botanical garden exploration

Book this package to explore the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, enjoy a beautiful view from the Kandy viewpoint and take a stroll in the famous botanical garden.

Price Includes
  • Meals
    • Lunch &
    • Bottled drinking water
  • Transfers
    • Round Trip transfers to & from your hotel in Kandy

    Vehicles Available:

    • Car (up to 3 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle or similar.
    • Mini Van (4-7 people): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar
  • Permits
    • Admission to attractions
  • Guide
    • An English speaking guide to assist you in the activity
  • Activities
    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage exploration
    • Elephant bathing and feeding
    • Visit Kandy View Point
    • Botanical garden exploration

Explore the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, relish a captivating view from the Kandy viewpoint and explore the prominent botanical garden of Kandy by booking this package.

Price Includes
  • Meals
    • Lunch &
    • Bottled drinking water
  • Transfers
    • Round Trip transfers to & from your hotel in Kandy

    Vehicles Available:

    • Car (up to 3 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle or similar. (For group or private tour)
  • Permits
    • Admission to attractions
  • Guide
    • An English speaking guide to assist you in the activity
  • Activities
    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage exploration
    • Elephant bathing and feeding
    • Visit Kandy View Point
    • Botanical garden exploration

More Details about Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Kandy

Know Before You Go for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Kandy

  • Children between the ages of 3-12 are eligible for child tickets.
  • Wear sustainable shoes as moderate amount of walking is needed to explore the orphanage thoroughly.
  • Smoking is not allowed within the premises of Pinnawala elephant orphanage.
  • Carry a valid ID along with you. Without this, you can’t enter Pinnawala elephant orphanage.
  • Group tour is a shared transfer tour and early or late pick-up is possible.
  • This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
  • The drivers can only speak basic English.
  • Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitation and use of face masks are recommended.

Things To Carry for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Kandy

  • Walking shoes
  • Caps

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Trip from Kandy Map

Starting Point
Elephant Orphanage
B199, Rambukkana 71100, Sri Lanka