Elephant Riding
Riding on the back of the amazing giant in the wild would be an incredible experience in life. An elephant ride Sri Lanka will be a great opportunity to be so close to the majestic beast, while enjoying the views of nature, wild life and traditional lifestyles of the people in rural villages in Sri Lanka. Moreover, an elephant ride in Sri Lanka would allow you to observe the surroundings in a closer proximity. More than all the facts mentioned above, may be the most precious experience of this activity is getting to share a day in the life of an elephant.
Usually, well tamed elephants are used for these safaris and certainly the elephant will be accompanied by the mahout. During an elephant ride Sri Lanka, the passengers would be safely carried in a wooden saddle, which is a basket like enclosure fixed upon a wooden platform and placed on the back of the elephant. The saddle would carry four passengers at a time, safely and comfortably. The riders should be alerted to bend down a bit when necessary in order to avoid being knocked by the branches of trees along the path during the journey.