Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage & Riverside Experience

Take a day trip to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can see one of the largest groups of Asian elephants in the world. This will give you a taste of how close Sri Lankans are to their animals. This trip gives tourists a close-up look at how elephants are being protected and lets them see how elephants are fed and bathed in the river every day. The event takes place beside a beautiful river and combines learning, nature, and appropriate engagement with wildlife. The trip shows how serious Sri Lanka is about conserving their gentle giants.

Tour Highlights

  1. Protecting Wildlife
    Get guided explanations about how to care for, rehabilitate, and protect elephants. Learn about the problems that come with protecting wildlife and how Pinnawala helps protect endangered animals.
  2. Encounters by the River
    See elephants bathing and hanging out on the banks of the river. This is a unique and unforgettable way to see animals in its natural habitat.
  3. Insight into Education
    Talk to knowledgeable guides who tell you tales about how elephants act, their history, and how Sri Lanka’s culture is connected to these animals.

Experiences Include

  1. A guided tour of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  2. Watching elephants eat and how they connect with one other
  3. Go to the riverbank bathing area to see elephants cool down in their own way
  4. Places to take pictures in a natural, open space

What is Included

  1. A handbook for wildlife professionals
  2. Fees to go into the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  3. Water in bottles during the tour

Not Included

  1. Food and drinks for yourself
  2. Tips and travel insurance
  3. Things to buy as souvenirs or not