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Sigiriya Rock and Village Experience from Colombo,Negombo or Kandy
- Duration12 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
Gain a better understating for Sri Lanka, the island nation in the Indian Ocean, on this full-day day trip to Sigiriya and Hiriwadunna from Colombo, Negombo or Kandy. From riding a bullock cart to exploring a village town, get a feel for what everyday life is like for the people who live there. See the ancient Buddhist ruins, the Sigiriya rock fortress, in Dambulla, and take a boat cruise on a nearby lake.
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What's included
Service of an English speaking chauffeur guide.
Hotel Pick & Drop,
Village tour with village lunch.
2 x 500 ml of water bottle per person,
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Not included
Entrance ticket(s). (Sigiriya rock fortress)
Food and beverages.
Expenses of Personal Nature.
Gratuities.
Itinerary
Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilisation, thought to be once the epicentre of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning. Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Take a bullock cart ride, and see how villagers typically get aroundnGo on a scenic cruise of the nearby lake on a canoe-like boatnStop for a traditional buffet-style lunch made by Hiriwadunnan women (own expense)
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.