This elephant back safari begins at Sigiriya City and runs for one hour, spent close to a single elephant: riding, feeding and bathing. The surrounding terrain is rich with bird life, and the location sits near cultural attractions in Sri Lanka.
Booking is by party size, from one guest up to eight. Every option covers the guide and the entrance ticket or tickets for the guests in your party, so the figure you see is what the whole group pays.
Includes:
Excludes:
- Food or drinks
- Tips or portages
Experience:
You ride on the back of the elephant for 30 minutes, watching the wildlife of the surrounding terrain from that height. You also feed the elephant, and see it bathed and then groomed afterwards. The hour is built around sharing part of a day in the life of the animal rather than covering distance.
Notes: Comfortable clothing is recommended. A wide-brimmed hat or cap is useful to protect yourself from the sun.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Elephant Back Safari last?
One hour in total. Thirty minutes of that is the ride itself; the rest of the hour is given to the bathing and the feeding.
Where does the experience start?
At Sigiriya City, in the Cultural Triangle. The price covers the one-hour experience, the guide and the entrance tickets, so getting to and from Sigiriya City is arranged separately from this booking.
What happens during the hour?
You ride on the elephant's back for thirty minutes, over terrain rich in bird life. You also feed the elephant by hand, and see it bathed and then groomed once it comes out of the water.
What is included in the price?
The one-hour experience, the elephant ride, the bathing, the feeding, a guide, and the entrance tickets for everyone in your party. Food, drinks, tips and portages are not included.
How many people can I book for?
Between one and eight guests. You pick your party size when you book, and each option is priced for the whole party rather than per person — the guide and the entrance tickets for every guest are already in that figure.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable clothing is recommended. A wide-brimmed hat or a cap is useful to protect yourself from the sun.
Your service advisor
Mewan Manager
Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Mewan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
