Question 1

How to use the booking voucher?

Accepted Answer

A physical ticket is not necessarily required for Pinnawala elephant orphanage day tour. You can present either your mobile voucher or a printed ticket. Please keep in mind that the ticket is valid only for that specific date and time. So, make sure you don’t miss the day.

Question 2

Is it safe to go Pinnawala elephant orphanage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is completely safe to go Pinnawala elephant orphanage. There are not any dangerous animals in the orphanage. Even kids can roam around the orphanage without any worries. If you’re concerned about climate and landscape, they’re favorable too.

Question 3

What are the operating hours?

Accepted Answer

The tour from Kandy to Pinnawala elephant orphanage starts from 8:30 AM and winds up at 5:30 PM daily.  You’ll be picked up in the morning and dropped back to your hotel in the evening.

Question 4

What activities we can do in this package?

Accepted Answer

Pinnawala elephant orphanage is an elephant institution, so elephant sighting is obviously the major activity here. You can see elephants naughtily playing, aimlessly roaming, leisurely relaxing, playfully cuddling, and pleasantly bathing. You can also learn a lot about elephants and the orphanage as well. Moreover, you can take a stroll in Royal Botanical Garden and discover many new varieties of orchids. If you’re a nature lover, you can luxuriate in for some moments in the cradle of nature.

Question 5

What places we are covering in this package?

Accepted Answer

The package actually offers a visit from Kandy to Pinnawala elephant orphanage. So, it covers this place extensively. Furthermore, the package also includes a visit to Kandy View Point and Royal Botanical Garden.

Question 6

Are children allowed on this tour?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course. Children below 2 years don’t need any tickets for Kandy to Pinnawala elephant orphanage. However, they must not occupy a separate seat and their guardian must be with them all the time. And, children between the ages of 3-12 need child tickets.

Question 7

Do I need to bring any ID cards along with me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to bring your ID card along with you. Else, you can’t enter elephant orphanage. You’ll need to present it at the entry gate itself.

Question 8

Can we smoke in Pinnawala elephant orphanage?

Accepted Answer

No, smoking is strictly prohibited within the premises of Pinnawala elephant orphanage.

Question 9

Are meals included in this package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, lunch is included in Pinnawala elephant orphanage package. You’ll also get bottled drinking water. However, you need to arrange your breakfast on your own before leaving your hotel.

Question 10

How do I get to Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy?

Accepted Answer

Don’t worry. The package offers hassle-free transportation to Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy. You’ll be picked up from the hotel and will be dropped back to the hotel. Air-conditioned cars and minivans are available for transportation. You just need to reach Kandy. After that, the tour operators will handle everything.

Question 11

Will I get any snacks over there? Is it included in the package?

Accepted Answer

No, you won’t get any snacks. Only lunch is included in the package. So, better, you carry some snacks along with you. It’s a day-long expedition, so you’ll need something to energize yourself from time to time.

Question 12

Is pick-up and drop-off facilities included In the package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you’ll be picked up and dropped off to your hotel. Just make sure to be at pick-up location on time.

Question 13

How much would the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tour cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tour that is inclusive of to and fro transfers from your hotel in Kandy, lunch, and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tickets is INR 1650 per adult and for child is INR 784. There are many packages available you can check out on Thrillophilia.

Question 14

How many elephants are there in Pinnawala?

Accepted Answer

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world numbering around 96 elephants including 43 males and 68 females aging over three generations. The orphanage was founded in 1975 to take care of orphaned and unweaned elephants. The proceeds of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tickets goes towards conserving and rehabilitation of elephants.

Question 15

What are the popular things to do during the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit?

Accepted Answer

- A visit to the Pinnawala elephant sanctuary which is home to the majestic Asian elephants. The elephants here are all rescues that were either orphaned or unweaned at birth. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage ticket price is different for locals, citizens of SAARC countries and the citizens of the rest of the world countries.- A visit to the Pinnawala Open Zoo which is home to many endemic Srilankan animals like the purple faced leaf monkey, Sri Lankan leopard and animals like the wild boar and Asian elephant. - A visit to the Iperanigama Theme Park which gives a glimpse of the traditional Srilankan way of living and culture. There are traditional artifacts depicting the culture of ancient Srilankan people and their way of life

Question 16

How far is Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage from Kandy?

Accepted Answer

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is at a distance of 40 Kms from Kandy. It takes around 1h 15 m to reach the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage from Kandy by road. There are many buses from Kandy to the junction before Keggale.One can take a tuk-tuk from there to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. There is train access until Rambukkana and one will have to take a tuk-tuk or a cab from there to Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary.

Question 17

What are the other inclusions in the package?

Accepted Answer

The inclusions in the package are : - Hotel pick up and drop off - Transportation by air-conditioned car - English speaking guide - Bottled drinking water - Lunch - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tickets - Garden entrance fee - Elephant bathing and feeding

Question 18

Where can I see elephants in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Srilanka is one of the countries with the highest population density of Asian elephants in the world. Srilanka is a country with lush green forests teeming with wildlife that is largely endemic to the island. In order to conserve the wildlife large areas of forests have been designated as national parks and protected by law to avoid human-animal conflict and prevent illegal hunting. Here are some of the places where you can get to see these majestic creatures thrive in Srilanka : - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Udawalawe National Park - Yala National Park - Minneriya National Park - Kaudulla National Park - Wilpattu National Park - Gal Oya National Park