Pinnawala, Sri Lanka

Get close to the elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Halfway between the commercial capital Colombo and the laidback UNESCO-protected town Kandy lies Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department. The 25 acre coconut plantation adjacent to the Maha Oya River, just as the name suggests, is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, situated northwest of Kegalle town, in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It was originally founded to care and protect the many orphaned and injured wild elephants wandering in the forests of Sri Lanka. The main attraction for visitors to the park is clearly to observe the care and daily routine of the elephants, such as bottle feeding of elephant calves, feeding other elephants in their stalls, and bathing in the Ma Oya River.

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Negombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella
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See how adorable baby elephants sip on milk bottles at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Tour around Kandy town’s tourist highlights, including Sembuwatta Lake, Marketplace and Arts & Crafts showroom

Be immersed in Kandyan culture by watching a cultural show performing country dance forms

Visit the main attractions in Nuwara Eliya, such as The Golf Course, Trout Streams, Victoria Park, a working tea factory

Get back to nature with visits to Haggala Gardens and Lover’s Leap Waterfall

Take a walk through the aromatic tea gardens to Little Adam’s Peak

Enjoy stunning views of the Hill Coutry at Ella Gap, Rawana Falls, and Ella Rock

Have a fun time of exploring Negombo Beach and Dutch Canal

Negombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella
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Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bandarawela → Udawalawa → Mirissa → Colombo
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Visit the fabulous Dambulla Rock Temple where the kids can marvel over the colossal Buddha figure

Climb the iconic Lion Rock at Sigiriya to see the ruins of the 5th century Rock Fortress

Take a bike ride around the ancient monuments of Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka

Go for a real Sri Lankan village experience in Hirawaduna, where you enjoy a bullock cart ride, boat trip on a local lake, and traditional lunch

Explore Matale Spice Garden and take a short trek in the terrace paddy fields of Knuckles Mountains

Dip into the cultural life in Kandy with a Kandyan dance performance and visits to renowned places (Sri Dalada Maligawa, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens)

Have a great chance to see elephant bathing in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

See thousands of acres of tea plantations and picturesque landscapes in the “Little England”, Nuwara Eliya

Do a jungle walk through montane grassland and cloud forest of Horton Plains nature reserve

Board the scenic train ride from Ohiya to Bandarawela through misty mountains and green tea plantations

Look out for elephants, deer and other wild animals at Udawalawe National Park

Enjoy lazy days on beautiful beaches of Mirissa or take sea excursions if you like

Take a leisure walk around colonial buildings of the Dutch Fort Galle and a visit to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bandarawela → Udawalawa → Mirissa → Colombo
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Colombo → Kandalama → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala National Park → Bentota
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See how adorable baby elephants sip on milk bottles at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Enjoy a romantic cave dinner by flaming torches and candle lanterns in Kandalama

Admire the jaw-dropping sights and features of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Visit Dambulla Rock Temple, famous for unique paintings and magnificent Buddha statues

Get back to nature with visits to a spice garden in Matale and Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya

Be immersed in the alluring culture of Kandy by touring around the town’s highlights and the celebrated Temple of the Tooth Relic

Learn how the famous Ceylon tea is produced in a tea factory of Nuwara Eliya

Look out for elephants, deer and other wild animals at Yala National Park

Take a leisure walk around colonial buildings and streets of the Dutch Fort Galle

Embark on a boat ride in Madu River to visit uninhabited islands and a cinnamon plantation

Walk hand in hand on the golden sandy beaches or swim in the tropical waters of Bentota

Have a fun day trip of sightseeing around the main highlights of the trade capital Colombo

Colombo → Kandalama → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala National Park → Bentota
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Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
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See how abandoned and baby elephants are cared for at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Be immersed in the rich local culture of the UNESCO-protected town Kandy with a Sri Lankan Traditional Cultural Show

Learn more about Buddhism and Buddha’s relic at the holy Temple of the Tooth

Wander around Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the largest of its kind on the island

Enjoy the typical English village vibes and breathtaking views of the highlands in Nuwara Eliya

Have a thrilling experience of white-water rafting in Kitulgala town

Take a fun sightseeing and shopping tour around the capital Colombo

Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Be immersed in the rich local culture of the UNESCO-protected town Kandy with a Sri Lankan Traditional Cultural Show

Learn more about Buddhism and Buddha’s relic at the holy Temple of the Tooth

Wander around Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the finest of its kind in Asia

See how abandoned and baby elephants are cared for at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Take a fun sightseeing and shopping tour around the capital Colombo

Colombo → Kandy

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