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Day Tour - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage from Kandy
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Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage cares for wild Asian elephants and serves as a nursery and captive breeding ground.
- The orphanage rescues abandoned, injured, and maimed jungle babies.
- Witness the world's biggest captive elephant herd, play, and feed them.
- Observe elephants bathing and playing by the river.
- Explore the botanical gardens for a stunning orchid display.
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What to expect
Your adventure begins by departing from your hotel in Kandy to Pinnawala, home to the world's largest captive elephant herd. Feed these gentle giants and witness the care provided by the orphanage, a combined nursery and breeding ground for Asian elephants. The institution rescues orphaned elephants, offering them a haven from abandonment or the effects of development. Play with the elephants, watch them bathe by the riverside, and enjoy a relaxing lunch break. Later, visit Kandy View Point for a panoramic city view before exploring the renowned Royal Botanical Garden, known for its diverse orchid collection. The day concludes with a hotel drop-off.
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- Admission to attractions
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- English-speaking guide
- Transport
- Private Tour
- Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
- Elephant bathing and feeding
Itinerary
- Time:
- 08:00-16:00
- Total: 8 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
- Hotel pick up from Kandy and drive to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Reach Pinnawala and feed elephants
- Visit the orphanage and see how the elephants are taken care of and play with them
- Visit the riverside area to observe the elephants in their natural surroundings
- Break for lunch
- visit to Kandy View Point for a panoramic view of the city
- Visit the renowned botanical garden known for its extensive Orchid collection
- Drive back towards Kandy
- Drop off at your hotel in Kandy
- Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats
- Child ticket: Age 3-12
- This tour includes a fair amount of walking and stairs. Ensure you are physically fit to take part.
- Car (up to 3 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle or similar
- Smoking and drinking is not allowed. You will immediately be asked to leave if caught by a staff member
Confirmation
- Expect confirmation within minutes. If you don't receive it, please contact our customer support for assistance.
- A complete refund is guaranteed if you cancel your reservation a minimum of 72 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.
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Hotel Pick Up Information
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
- Present your mobile voucher and your valid ID
Hotel Pick Up Information
- Hotel Pickup
- The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- This is a shared transfer and early or late pick-up is possible
- Be at the hotel lobby or specified pick up point 10 minutes before your chosen pick-up time