Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy
Experience the magic of elephants and Sri Lanka’s lush countryside on our Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy 🐘🌿. This full-day journey takes you to the world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Millennium Elephant Foundation, where you can get up close to these gentle giants. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy visits to a tea factory, herbal garden, and the enchanting Peradeniya Botanical Garden – making it a perfect mix of wildlife, culture, and nature.
Experience the magic of elephants and Sri Lanka’s lush countryside on our Pinnawala Day Tour from Kandy 🐘🌿. This full-day journey takes you to the world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Millennium Elephant Foundation, where you can get up close to these gentle giants. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy visits to a tea factory, spice garden, and the enchanting Peradeniya Botanical Garden – making it a perfect mix of wildlife, culture, and nature.
- Duration: Full Day Trip
- Starting/Ending Point: Your hotel in Kandy
Highlights in Pinnawala Day Tour
✔Witness herds of elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
✔ Visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation and learn about elephant care
✔ Tour a tea factory and taste authentic Ceylon tea
✔ Discover aromatic plants at a herbal garden.
✔ Stroll through the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Garden
✔ Comfortable private vehicle with English-speaking guide
Itinerary
Start the tour after breakfast at your Kandy hotel
Drive directly to Pinnawala
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and watch elephants bathing in the river
Explore Millennium Elephant Foundation for a more personal encounter with elephants
Head back towards Kandy with en-route visits to:
--A herbal garden in Matale
--A Tea Factory & Tea Plantation tour
--The world-famous Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Return to Kandy and overnight stay at the same hotel
Places to Visit in Pinnawala Day Tour
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Home to rescued elephants, famous for its herd bathing ritual in the river.
Millennium Elephant Foundation
A conservation and education center where you can interact with and learn about elephants responsibly
Tea Factory Visit
Discover how world-renowned Ceylon tea is grown, processed, and enjoy a tasting session.
A herbal garden Visit
Explore Sri Lanka’s traditional spices and their uses in cooking and Ayurveda.
Peradeniya Botanical Garden
A lush paradise with over 4,000 species of plants, orchids, and a giant Javan fig tree.
Inclusions
- Private vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Kandy
- Bottled water during the tour
Exclusions
- Meals & personal expenses
- Entrance fees (Pinnawala, Millennium Elephant Foundation, Peradeniya Gardens, etc.)
- Tips & gratuities
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