From Sigiriya: Sigiriya Lion Rock & Village Tour by Tuk Tuk
ID: GYG1206468-1851608
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the culture and wildlife of Sri Lanka on a full-day tour from Habarana, Sigiriya. Visit the Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple, explore a village, and choose an optional jeep safari.
Begin your day with a punctual pickup from your hotel in Habarana, Sigiriya or Dambulla by private tuk-tuk with an experienced driver-guide. Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, home to ancient Buddha statues and beautiful cave paintings, followed by the nearby Golden Temple.
Stop at a local Herbal and Spice Garden to learn about Sri Lankan Ayurvedic products and a wide variety of traditional spices, with guided explanations. Next, visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the world’s most famous heritage sites, often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World. You may explore the surroundings or climb the rock.
Experience authentic village life with followed by a peaceful catamaran boat ride across a village lake. Continue to a traditional village home, where you’ll enjoy a Sri Lankan rice and curry buffet, along with a small live cooking demonstration.
Choose an optional 3-hour jeep safari at Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park, or Hurulu Eco Park. The selected park depends on weather conditions and elephant movements to ensure the best wildlife sightings. End the day with an optional Ayurvedic natural treatment for relaxation and wellness (available on request). After completing your chosen activities, enjoy a comfortable return transfer to your hotel.
Highlights
- Enjoy the Sigiriya Lion Rock Sunrise
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple and Golden Temple
- Explore a local Herbal and Spice Garden and learn about Ayurveda
- Experience village life with a Cooking Class
- Choose an optional 3-hour Elephant Jeep safari at a nearby national park
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tuk-tuk with Driver
- Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit to Golden Temple
- Herbal and Spice Garden visit
- Traditional Sri Lankan village tour
- Catamaran boat ride
- Sri Lankan rice and curry buffet
- Cooking demonstration
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.