Walking alongside rescued elephants at the Millennium Elephant Foundation, no rides, no chains. A ten day introduction built around an ethical elephant encounter at the Millennium Elephant Foundation, alongside Kandy’s temple, tea country, the Ella hills and a Yala safari. Built to work for almost any travel style, a classic circuit with a conscience.
- Type: Culture, Wildlife and Coast
- Best For: Travellers who want a classic circuit with a conscience
- Comfort Level: Classic Comfort
- Best Time to Travel: Year round
- Activity Level: Relaxed to Moderate
- Pace: Relaxed-Moderate
- Route: Colombo – Negombo – Kegalle – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Galle – Colombo
Unique to This Tour: A visit to the Millennium Elephant Foundation in Kegalle, an ethical sanctuary for rescued and retired working elephants where visitors walk alongside, feed and help bathe the elephants in the river rather than watching them ride or perform.
Signature Moment: Walking alongside rescued elephants at the Millennium Elephant Foundation, no rides, no chains.