Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnwala

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage at Pinawala

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F YOU VISIT SRI LANKA IN A CRUISE SHIP IT IS A GREAT TOUR FOR YOU . Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Established in 1975 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage aims to provide care and protection to the many orphaned and abandoned elephants found in the jungle. bottle feeding of the calves younger than three years old, the orphanage tries to simulate the elephants natural environment as much as possible. The main attraction is the opportunity to observe elephants bathing from the broad river bank, watching as the herd interact with one another, playing in the river. It is also possible to view other aspects of the elephants care such as bottle feeding of elephant calves and feeding of all other elephants. A visit to Pinnawala makes a great day trip providing a rare opportunity to observe these glorious animals on foot.

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Tours That Go to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

$930 Per Day

Sri lanka ,Colombo Classic Tour ,Great Lanka tour 4Days with Hotel and food USD 930 pp

For a small island, Sri Lanka has much to offer the discerning traveler. Sri Lanka for holidays bring you the best of this culturally rich and environmentally diverse country with nine World Heritage Sites (the oldest dating back to the 3rd Century BC), 86 species of mammals (including elephants and leopards), more than 400 bird species (including 26 endemics), a colorful array of flowering plants and trees, a Hill Country famous for tea, 14 National Parks out of 100 areas protected by the Government, and an Indian Ocean coastline boasting palm-fringed and sandy tropical beaches.

If you want to tour Sri Lanka at a relaxed pace by spending a couple of nights at each location, our Classic Tour is an ideal combination of sightseeing and leisurely travel between destinations.

This tour includes an extended stay in the Cultural Triangle visiting all the fascinating temples and ancient cities including the impressive Sigiriya Rock Fortress. After then the lovely town of Kandy you will take a train journey through the tea covered Hill Country to the old British Hill Station of Nuwara Eliya at an elevation of over 6000 ft above sea level.

Lovely winding roads take you down to the lowlands through magnificent mountain scenery to reach the island’s famous tropical beaches. A beach stay in addition to this tour will make a memorable 4 day holiday in Sri Lanka.

*****Tour price is set for a group of 2. I can accommodate groups of up to 26 travelers.
Please inquire before booking if your group is larger than 2. **