Private Full Day Trip Pidurangala & Madirigiriya from Sigiriya/Habarana

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Duration8h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Climb the rock offering you the most amazing panoramic view in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. Then see the best specimen of a typical Sinhale circular temple (Vatadage) from the Anuradhapura period. Finally, take part in a jeep safari in one of the world-famous "Elephant Gathering" national parks.

Our experienced drivers are known for careful driving. They have been doing these tours for 5 years. Their cultural & historical expertise well-founded.

What's included

  • Total Parking charges
  • Knowledgeable English speaking driver
  • 4X4 Jeep for half day safari
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Passenger Insurance cover 500,000 LKR P.P
  • Road Tax & Insurance Tax
  • Total fuel cost
  • Replacement vehicle in case of unlucky events - with new driver
  • 1000 ml bottled drinking water per person
  • Entry fees of visiting site or activities
  • Tickets of National Park
  • Extra person in vehicle other than those who booked
  • Extra excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Food, meals, other beverages than water

What to expect

  1. Pidurangala Rock
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The morning is the best time to climb Pidurangala rock, for to reasons. The sunlight illuminates the wonderful large recumbent Buddha in a rock shelter only around 9.00 to 10.00am. Furthermore, the view to the spectacular Sigiriya rock is even better in the morning than in the afternoon. Pidurangala was the Buddhist monastery of the town of Sigiriya around 500 AD. Today, it's an enchanting historical site hidden in the jungle. Though one of the loveliest places on the island and very close to the tourist hub Sigiriya, Pidurangala is not yet overcrowded. It's really a breathtaking and unforgettable place to visit.The morning is the best time to climb Pidurangala rock, for to reasons. The sunlight illuminates the wonderful large recumbent Buddha in a rock shelter only around 9.00 to 10.00am. Furthermore, the view to the spectacular Sigiriya rock is even better in the morning than in the afternoon. Pidurangala was the Buddhist monastery of the town of Sigiriya around 500 AD. Today, it's an enchanting historical site hidden in the jungle. Though one of the loveliest places on the island and very close to the tourist hub Sigiriya, Pidurangala is not yet overcrowded. It's really a breathtaking and unforgettable place to visit.
  2. Minneriya National Park
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    The afternoon safari will take place in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park or Hurula Eco Park, depending on where the most elephants can be seen at the specific day of your excursion. In the northern summer and autumn months, the migrating animals can be seen in large herds, bathing in the evening, an event famously known as Elephant Gathering.
  3. 1h 30m
    Medirigiriya is a charming excavation site where an extrordinarily large number of Buddha statues can still be seen in situ. The landmark circular temple is placed on a turtleback rock. In the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa periods, the site probably served as an Ayurvedic treatment centre, which developed into a pilgrimage site.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will be welcoming you in the lobby of your hotel or for your convenience at a meeting point of your choice in Habarana, Kandalama, Dambulla or Sigiriya. Please call 24hrs in advance to schedule hotel pick up.

Departure time is immediately after pick-up time in case you reserved this tour exclusively (no other persons in the same vehicle that day)

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.
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