Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.
The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to many of the 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).
Tours That Go to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
CULTURE TOUR IN CENTRAL Sri Lanka
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL, PINNAWALA,DAMBULLA
Meet and greet at the airport. This day you will visit Pinnawalla elephant orphanage, place where you can see around 70 elephants bathing in the river and feeding baby elephants.
Afternoon you will drive to the centre of Cultural triangle, to Dambulla. You will visit Dambulla Cave temple on the top of the rock with 5 caves and more than 150 statues. History of this place is from 1st century BC up to 18th century. Take picture of highest Buddha statue in Sri Lanka in gold color and name Golden temple.
...Read moreDAY 1 - ARRIVAL, PINNAWALA,DAMBULLA
Meet and greet at the airport. This day you will visit Pinnawalla elephant orphanage, place where you can see around 70 elephants bathing in the river and feeding baby elephants.
Afternoon you will drive to the centre of Cultural triangle, to Dambulla. You will visit Dambulla Cave temple on the top of the rock with 5 caves and more than 150 statues. History of this place is from 1st century BC up to 18th century. Take picture of highest Buddha statue in Sri Lanka in gold color and name Golden temple.
Accommodation in Sigiriya/Dambulla.
DAY 2 - ANURADHAPURA ANCIENT CITY
Drive to Anuradhapura, first main city of Sinhalese kingdom. You will visit the biggest stupa in the island, oldest Bodhi tree and walk around ruined city. This monumental complex will take you 2000 years back and show you rich history of first kingdom.
Accommodation in Sigiriya/Dambulla.
DAY 3 - SIGIRIYA ROCK, SPICE GARDEN, KANDY
Early morning you will climb up Sigiriya rock, place where king Kassapa built palace in 5th century. It is one of the historical places under the UNESCO. You can see water gardens, terrace gardens and rock gardens before you start climbing up. From the top you can see amazing 360 degrees view.
Drive to Kandy, capital of last Sinhalese kingdom. On the way you will stop in Spice garden, where you can see ayurvedic herbal medicine and spice trees.
in Kandy you will visit local vegetable and fruit market and Kandyan cultural dancing show.
Accommodation in Kandy.
DAY 4 - TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELIC, BOTANICAL GARDEN, TEA FACTORY
Morning during praying time you will visit Temple of The Tooth relic. The most important place for all Buddhist.
Later you will have nice walk around Royal Botanical garden Peradeniya, where you can see trees from all around the world and trees which were grown by famous people like Queen Elisabeth or Jurij Gagarin.
On the way to ariport od Colombo you will see process and taste tea in tea factory.
Tour finish
Day Tour of Kandy
Kandy is known as the hill capital of Sri Lanka, second biggest city in the island and 115 km from Colombo. It’s history ruins back to the 15th century and was the last royal capital. It has abundance of culture around it namely the temple of the tooth relic of lord Buddha which is the most sacred shrine in the country. Fabulous Kandy lake is just beside the temple. Don’t ever miss the day tour to Kandy if you visit Sri Lanka. The tour includes Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Garden, Dalada Maligawa, Ayuruvedic Herbal and Spice Garden .
...Read moreKandy is known as the hill capital of Sri Lanka, second biggest city in the island and 115 km from Colombo. It’s history ruins back to the 15th century and was the last royal capital. It has abundance of culture around it namely the temple of the tooth relic of lord Buddha which is the most sacred shrine in the country. Fabulous Kandy lake is just beside the temple. Don’t ever miss the day tour to Kandy if you visit Sri Lanka. The tour includes Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Garden, Dalada Maligawa, Ayuruvedic Herbal and Spice Garden .
INCLUDED
- All Transfers in Air Conditioned Vehicles
- English Speaking Chauffeur
- Entrance Tickets for All Mentioned Excursions
- Special Guides for UNESCO Sites
- Drinking Water
- All Government Taxes and Parking Fee
- No Hidden Cost
EXCLUDED
- Expenses Personal Nature
- Any Other Services not specified above
- Lunch Throughout the Tour
- Telephone Calls & Laundry
CULTURE TOUR - 5N 6D
Day 01
Destination : Habarana.
On arrival to our beautiful isle you will be assisted by our Airport Representative who will introduce you to your chauffeur. You’ll be transferred to Habarana – a location of spectacular sceneries, where you'll be checked in at the hotel. You may spend the rest of the evening at leisure.Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 02Fuelled by a hearty breakfast the day begins by exploring one of the best kept ruins of ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa. This was the Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, which was a well-planned medieval city defended by enclosing walls, graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a resplendent state of preservation.
The 'Gal Vihara' which consists of statues of the recumbent, standing and seated Buddha have been cut from a single granite wall and rank among the true masterpieces of Sri Lankan Art. Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 03Day three begins by heading towards the city of Dambulla to explore the famous Golden Rock cave temple, which is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.Being a sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery is a vast isolated rock mass with its five caverns recorded as the largest best preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka.The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 sq. meters) are of particular importance as are the 157 statues including a 47 foot long statue of the recumbent Buddha.
Destination : Sigiriya.
The next in line would be Sri Lanka's famous fallen kingdom - Sigiriya The Rock Fortress. Climb the 5th Century "Fortress in the Sky", built by King Kassapa. The fortress was a Royal Citadel for more than 18 years. The lion rock (A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The base of the rock is ringed by a moat and rampart and the extensive gardens are a glorious splendour pumped by advance plumbing techniques that baffles the historians to this day. The majestic Lion's Paw picturesquely guards the stairway of the palace on the summit. See the famous frescoes of the "Heavenly maidens" of Sigiriya in a sheltered pocket of the rock and the 10 foot high Mirror Wall.
Destination : Kandy.
The day would continue on to the bustling hill capital of Kandy. En route you will visit the spice garden in Matale. You will be checked in at the hotel, and relax in the wonderful ambience of city of Kandy. In the Evening you will visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, and later enjoy the Kandyan Cultural show at the Kandyan Arts & Cultural Centre. The show features the graceful and rhythmic dancers and drummers culminating in an impressive fire walking display. Overnight Stay in Kandy.
Day 04Day 04 begins with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This project was initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka to take care of baby elephants that are lost or abandoned in the wild. Now it has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in the isle, where anyone can witness the innocence of the second largest land animal without a fear. While you are here, you will be offered the rare opportunity to observe the feeding of the elephants. Bath time is enjoyed by all elephants, young and old alike and it is a good time to closely observe their tightly knit family structure, which is also a marvellous photo opportunity. Daily feeding times - 9.15 am, 1.15 pm, and 5.00 pm. bathing times 10.00 am, 2.00 pm, and 4.00 pm.
Destination : Nuwara Eliya.
On completion, we will be leaving for Nuwara Eliya, En route visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, where a rare collection of tropical exotic and indigenous flora including the famous Orchid House could be viewed.Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful town, set in the heart of hill country and situated 1890 meters above sea level. It is where the British succeeded in creating an English countryside with charming homes inspired by Georgian to Queen Anne. Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 05After breakfast we will be leaving for Kitulgala - a small town perched on the hills that slope down to the flowing waters of the Kelani River. The main attractions include white water rafting, trekking and the Kelani Forest Reserve, renowned as a bird watching location.
Destination : Colombo.
On completion we will be leaving for City of Colombo. Once you are checked in at the hotel you may spend the rest of the evening in leisure or drive around the city of Colombo, where the colonial remnants creatively fuses with the modern architecture.Overnight Stay in Colombo.
Day 06Now that you are at the end of your journey with us, after breakfast your chauffeur will comfortably take you to the international airport in time for your departure flight.We hope your adventure with us was enjoyable and wish you a safe and pleasant flight home!
INCLUDED
- All Transfers in Air Conditioned Vehicles
- English Speaking Chauffeur
- Airport Pick Up & Drop
- Drinking Water
- All Government Taxes and Parking Fee
- No Hidden Cost
EXCLUDED
- Expenses Personal Nature
- Any Other Services not specified above
- Lunch Throughout the Tour
- Telephone Calls & Laundry
Sri Lanka at a Glance
Day One
- Arrival and meet the chauffeur at the Airport. Then transfer to Kandy. On your way visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Check in at hotel and relax a while. In the evening visit Temple of Tooth Relic and ride on a city tour in Kandy. Overnight stay in Hotel Mahaweli Reach – Kandy.
Day Two
After breakfast check out and visit other important places in Kandy. Transfer to Bentota. Feel the breathtaking view of pristine beach in Bentota.
Overnight stay in The Surf – Bentota.
Day Three
...Read moreDay One
- Arrival and meet the chauffeur at the Airport. Then transfer to Kandy. On your way visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Check in at hotel and relax a while. In the evening visit Temple of Tooth Relic and ride on a city tour in Kandy. Overnight stay in Hotel Mahaweli Reach – Kandy.
Day Two
After breakfast check out and visit other important places in Kandy. Transfer to Bentota. Feel the breathtaking view of pristine beach in Bentota.
Overnight stay in The Surf – Bentota.
Day Three
After breakfast visit Hikkaduwa Coral Gardens, Turtle Hatchery and if time permits have a boat ride in Madu river. Visit Galle city and famous Dutch fort in the evening.
Overnight stay in The Surf – Bentota.
Day Four
After breakfast check out and transfer to Colombo. You will spend your last day in our country, relaxing and enjoying the city life of Colombo. Our chauffeur will take you through all the important places in Colombo and to the places for shopping too.
Overnight stay in Cinnamon Grand - Colombo
Day Five
- End of the Tour and departure from Bandaranaike International Airport - Colombo
Sri Lanka Mini Tour
DAY ONE
...Read moreDAY ONE
Overnight stay in Kandy.
On your way visit Madu River and Moonstone mines. Relax in the evening.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
Overnight stay in Colombo.
- Meet & Greet service at the airport upon arrival.
- Dedicated luxury vehicle for sightseeing, including airport pick up & drop off.
- Tourist board registered Chauffeur service.
- Comfortable accommodation in 3 star hotels.
- Complimentary Dinner & Breakfast at hotels.
- Highway tolls where applicable.
- Air fare.
- Lunch in Hotel or outside restaurants.
- Camera and video permits.
- Entry fees for sites and services at sightseeing events. (boat ride, safari charges etc;)
- Tips & Gratuities for drivers.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
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