Trip Info
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Private air-conditioned vehicle
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Colombo
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Private Tour
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Not included
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English
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Easy to Moderate
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Not Included to the Price
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Tour
Enjoy a private Pinnawala elephant orphanage tour from Colombo with JK Travels Sri Lanka. Travel to Pinnawala near Rambukkana in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, visit the elephant care facility, and return to your hotel or agreed drop-off point.
Your Colombo to Pinnawala day tour includes private transportation, water bottles, highway tolls, and pickup and drop-off. Entrance fees, lunch and personal expenses are not included. Pickup from Colombo is at 8:00 am. Arrive at approximately 10:00 am to watch the elephants walk from the orphanage to the Ma Oya River for their morning bathing session. Arrival depends on traffic, and the facility’s programme may change.
JK TRAVELS SRI LANKA · PRIVATE DAY TOURS
A day with Pinnawala’s elephants.
Leave the driving to us and enjoy a visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Watch the elephants make their way to the Ma Oya River for bathing around 10:00 am. Viewing is subject to the facility’s programme and conditions on the day.
Book your Pinnawala tour
Send your travel date, group size and Colombo pickup location. We will confirm the arrangements and final quote for your group.
Book through WhatsAppComplete the ready-to-fill WhatsApp message and press Send. Entrance fees and meals are not included. Optional activities require confirmation and may cost extra.
Before you book
How to go to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage from Colombo?
Book a private day tour with pickup from your Colombo hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Pinnawala near Rambukkana, and return after your visit. If travelling independently, you can take a train to Rambukkana and arrange a local taxi or tuk-tuk to the orphanage; check current train services before travelling.
What is the distance from Colombo to Pinnawala?
Pinnawala is approximately 90 km from Colombo. The exact road distance depends on your pickup address and chosen route. Traffic can affect the journey, so allow enough time and confirm the departure arrangements when booking.
Is Colombo hotel pickup and drop-off included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included in this private tour. Send your Colombo hotel or pickup address so we can confirm the arrangements. Pickup is at 8:00 am.
Are Pinnawala entrance tickets and meals included?
No. Entrance fees and lunch are paid separately. The tour includes private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver, water bottles, highway tolls, and pickup and drop-off.
Is this a private tour and can children join?
Yes, this is a private Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tour for your group. Children can join with accompanying adults. Share the number of adults, children and their ages when enquiring, and tell us if you need a child seat.
Will we see elephants in the wild?
Pinnawala is a managed elephant care facility, not a national park safari. You will visit the facility; activities and viewing opportunities depend on its programme and conditions on the day.
What should I bring for the day tour?
Bring comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, sunscreen and your passport or identification. Keep children supervised and follow the facility’s instructions around elephants.
How do I book and confirm the tour price?
Use Check Availability for the booking options or send a WhatsApp enquiry with your date, total passengers, adults, children’s ages and pickup location. The page currently lists prices from USD 115 per group; confirm the final quote for your group before booking.
What time do the elephants go to the river for bathing?
The main herd is scheduled to leave the orphanage for bathing in the Ma Oya River at 10:00 am. Our tour departs Colombo at 8:00 am and aims to arrive around 10:00 am. Traffic and changes to the facility’s programme may affect timing.
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Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage