- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - You will be picked up from your hotel at 7 am. The travel time is around 2 hours to reach Sigiriya.
You will reach Sigiriya at 9 am. You will climb up the rock through the magnificent entrance flanked by two lion paws, which once formed the base of the lion that the entire rock was carved as. Now only the paws remain of this marvel of architecture that may have rivaled the Sphinx of Egypt in its heyday.
From here onward you will enter the domain of the ancient king Kashyapa, who ruled in the 5th century CE. You will get to see many wonders, advanced beyond their time; multi-tiered gardens, unfading frescoes, a mirror wall and much more. After viewing these sights you will climb back down with the aid of your guide to leave for your next destination at 11am.
- Complimentary water bottle per guest.
- Authentic village tour with local lunch experience.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Kandy.
- Service of a professional English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport throughout the tour.
- Exciting 3-hour safari adventure in a safari jeep.
- Food and drinks where not specified.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Entrance tickets to Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park.
(SKU: LK60020400) This exclusive day excursion will take you through three significant locations in Sri Lanka; one historical, one cultural, and one where natural beauty and mankind intersect. The historical site is the rock fortress of Sigiriya; the cultural site is the picturesque rural community of Hiriwaduna; and the final natural destination is the Minneriya National Park.
First, you will explore Sigiriya and gaze upon the renowned Sigiriya Rock Paintings and the incredible modern enhancements that King Kasiappa integrated into his fortress. Following this, you will visit an unchanged Sri Lankan village to experience genuine Sri Lankan customs and activities (you will quite literally have a taste, as the trip includes lunch). Finally, you will pay a visit to the Minneriya National Park for the opportunity to observe wildlife in their genuine surroundings.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
