Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular attractions. Situated halfway between Colombo and Kandy, the orphanage has a population of about 75 elephants, making it the world’s largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range from newborn calves to elderly matriarchs and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild. Experience the sheer delight of watching these great pachyderms frolic in the river at bath time or the baby elephants being fed twice a day.

Sigiriya, one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world, and declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers its visitors nothing less than a breathtaking experience. Standing more than 200m tall over the surrounding plains, the Sigiriya Rock is said to be a solidified magma plug, from a long eroded and extinct volcano.On its summit are the remains of a palace, built (by King Kasyapa) in the 5th century AD. Hidden in a cave along the citadel are some of the most magnificent ancient frescoes in South Asia.

Seen today are, what’s said to be left of the 500 paintings of maidens that once covered a large area of the face of the rock. The Mirror wall that leads up to the Lion Staircase was said to have been so well polished that it reflected the paintings of the opposite rock wall. Today, 15 centuries later the shine on this wall can still be seen. A total of nearly 1500 writings on the wall, include verses that date as far back as the 8th century.

COLOMBO / PINNAWALA / SIGIRIYA / COLOMBO

• Pick up from Colombo
• Proceed to Sigiriya
• En-route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Climb Sigiriya rock
• Lunch at Sigiriya
• Elephant back ride
• Drop-off at Colombo

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary.
• Services of an English speaking chauffeur guide
• Lunch
• Applicable taxes

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Expenses of personal nature.
• Soft drinks during tour
• Video and camera permits.
• Any other services not specified above.