Pinnawala Day Tour

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Initiallycreated to protect abandoned or orphaned elephants, this is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular attractions. Sure, you get up close to elephants and see them bathing, but the orphanage's conservation value is questionable and organizations including Born Free (www.bornfree.org.uk) have published negative critiques of the center. Overall, national parks are the best places to see Sri Lankan elephants. There are up to 100 elephants here, of all ages. The creatures are largely well looked after, but experts have expressed concern over the amount of contact elephants have with the public and the fact that the facility has been used for breeding, contrary to its status as an orphanage. Over 70 baby elephants have been born in captivity here and none returned to the wild.

For many people it's more a zoo than conservation organization. The orphanage is also a huge income generator, earning Rs 100 million per year. Be aware that elephants are also tethered for long periods when they're not interacting with visitors.

Mahouts ensure elephants feed at the right times and don’t endanger anyone. The elephants are
led to a nearby river for bathing daily from 10am to noon and from 2pm to 4pm. Meal times are 9.15am, 1.15pm and 5pm.

Itinerary: Pinnawala Day Tour

The Sightseeing will include:   Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Spice Garden, Botanical Gardens Peradeniya.

Summary of the Pinnawala Day Tour (1 Day) During this 1 Day Tour we will be sight-seeing starting areas from Pinnawala to Kandy. During this tour we will be going to the following destinations - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / Spice Garden / Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya The guests will be provided with good quality, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour from Kandy City to Pinnawala.

We will Pick you up from your hotel in Kandy Stop at: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa Province Most tourists and even locals visit Pinnawala to see the largest mammal on land, the elephants. This part of the tour is exciting and sort of adventurous for young ones and you don't want to miss this during your visit to Sri Lanka Duration: 3 hours Stop at: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Kandy District, Central Province The final stop of this tour is at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. It is renowned for its collection of more than 4000 species of plans (including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees). The total area of the garden is 147 acres. You will be returned back to your hotel in Kandy confirming the end of the tour Duration: 3 hours.