Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip from Kandy
Overview
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a renowned captive breeding and conservation center for wild Asian elephants, located in the village of Pinnawala, about 13 km northeast of Kegalle in the Sabaragamuwa Province. It is home to the largest herd of captive elephants in the world, with 71 elephants recorded in 2023, including 30 males and 41 females spanning three generations.
Established in 1975 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the orphanage was created to care for and protect orphaned and injured elephant calves found in the wild. Over the years, it has grown into one of Sri Lanka’s most important wildlife conservation and educational sites.
A remarkable milestone occurred on 31 August 2021, when a 25-year-old elephant named Surangi gave birth to twin male calves. This was a historic event, marking the first recorded birth of elephant twins in Sri Lanka in 80 years, since 1941.
Highlights
- Explore Kandy city and visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for a memorable experience
Places featured
- Kadugannawa View Point
- Pinnawala Ceylon Tea Factory
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Wood Carving Family House
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Additional information
- Please have breakfast before starting the tour
- Kandyan cultural dance show begins at 5:00 PM
- Evening ceremony at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic starts at 6:30 PM
- When visiting temples, all guests must remove shoes and hats; shoulders and knees should be covered respectfully
Eligibility
- You Children aged 12 years & above are considered the same as the adult rate.
Cancellation policy
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Travel by comfortable tuk-tuk or air-conditioned minivan
- Complimentary bottled water
- Scenic stop at Kadugannawa View Point
- Visit to Kandy City View Point
- Explore the peaceful Asgiriya Stupa
- Guided visit to a traditional spice and herbal garden
Not Included
- Entrance fees are not included
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Millennium Elephant Foundation
- Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandyan cultural dance show
USD 55.00
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