Sri Lanka · ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES
Wild herds in Udawalawe and Minneriya, orphaned calves at the transit homes. These 15 are priced and timed, and the ones that keep their distance in a park are marked apart from the ones built around close contact.
Udawalawe elephant safari with an expert guide in a private 4x4 jeep. Spot herds, crocodiles, and endemic jungle birds from $30.
“I really enjoyed doing a group activity as a solo traveler. It was nice to chat and meet new people. I also enjoyed leaning about tea, tasting and picking the leaves too. Thank you 🙌🏻”
4-hour jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya for wild elephant herds, birds, and photo stops, with pickup included.
“An incredible experience and our guide was just wonderful”
Private jeep safari from Sigiriya with an English-speaking guide, ethical elephant viewing, and smart park switching based on weather.
“It was definitely a memorable experience and one well worth doing. We saw dozens of elephants and lots of babies too. Whilst there are many safari jeeps there it was orderly and respectful to the elephants. Just be prepared to wait awhile when you pay for your entry into the park. The wait is worth it though.”
Tuk-tuk from Kandy to Pinnawala elephants, viewpoints, temples, tea, and gardens in one long day. Entrance fees extra, plan ahead.
“Dhanuska was our guide and driver. was patient, friendly and very adjusting. good conversation istore and took us around the sites. will highly recommend the tour and esp if you are with Dhanuska, use his knowledge of the place...very impressed with the tour...keep it up Dhanuska.”
Half-day 4x4 safari in Udawalawe, then elephant feeding at the Transit Home. Spot elephants, crocs, birds, and more.
“The Safari with Koshala was really great! We saw two baby elephants and a lot of younger elephants. Koshala drove to the spots that were not so crowded, and it was a really good experience. Thank you very much for the great tour. I would definitely recommend this tour with Koshala.”
From Colombo to Kandy, see elephants, the Tooth Relic Temple, a 88-foot Buddha, and tea making in Pilimathalawa on a full-day small-group tour.
“The tour was amazing. Aadhil very professional guide also very good driver. I could Interact with the elephants, see the temple in Kandy and drink very nice tea in the tea Factory. Ponctuality to go and also on return to colombo everything on time. I relly enjoyed and recommend.”
Kandy to Pinnawala and Ambuluwawa in one guided day by tuk-tuk and car, with free tea and spice stops and elephant time.
“The tuk tuk person was very good and kind. He has explained me a lot of things about the place. Surely book this tour.”
12-hour Colombo to Kandy trip with Tooth Relic, Pinnawala elephants, spice and tea factory tastings, crafts and gem stops.
“Our driver Yuan was very good, felt safe, he took us to many places and a super restaurant for lunch - it was a very long day for him but he smiled all the way”
Private jeep safari from Anuradhapura, focused on Asian elephants in Minneriya National Park, with flexible park choice by weather.
“We saw several herds of elephants in the wild . It was a great experience and well conducted trip. Professional guide and driver”
Private 4WD safari from Hambantota port to Udawalawe National Park and the elephant transit home, with pickup, snacks, and binoculars.
“A most enjoyable day viewing the feeding of about 50 elephants of all ages as well as the safari drive through the National Park viewing many elephants families, monkeys, peacocks, birds, and water buffalos.”
Private day trip from Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala, with Tooth Temple, tea factory, spice garden, Ape Gama, lunch, and A/C transport.
“Great day out despite the heavy rain. My guide Dimuth was fantastic, great fun and he really made the day enjoyable.”
Udawalawe 4x4 safari plus Elephant Transit Home. Private jeep, English guide Gimhana, elephant odds, flexible half day timing.
“This tour is so worth doing: you can see animals in the free wildlife, very ethical and respectful! Gimhana was very kind and friendly. He welcomed us in his jeep where he offered us cold drinks and made sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable tour. He made sure we had the best experience possible, taking us to all the places where we could spot animals. of course you also need luck, but with Gimhana everything was very nice.”
8 hours in Kandy: Pinnawala elephants, Temple visits, craft stops, and Ambuluwawa Tower 360 views, all for about $20.
“We had such a wonderful Day With Masi! He was very caring & made sure that we were happy ☺️ He showed us how to eat as a Sri Lankan & gave us a free Language Lesson during driving. Would 10/10 recommend & do it again.”
Private 4-hour Kaudulla safari from Sigiriya, Habarana, or Dambulla for elephant herds, birds, wildlife, pickup, and English driver.
“Efortul soferului de a ne duce lângă elefanti,fara a-i deranja sau agasa.”
Polonnaruwa ruins and a Minneriya 4x4 elephant safari in one full day, with hotel pickup and expert guidance.
“great day, with beautiful sights and a very nice guide with a lot of god stories to share.”
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
