Sigiriya Trip Overview
If you want to explore the hidden secrete of a royal ancient capital, this tour is an ideal opportunity for you. The well-preserved 12th century ruins & impressive stone culture recalls an inspired past. Although nearly 1000 years old, it is much younger than Anuradhapura and generally in better repair. The monuments are arranged in a reasonably compact garden setting and their development is easier to follow.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
If you want to explore the hidden secrete of a royal ancient capital, this tour is an ideal opportunity for you. The well-preserved 12th century ruins & impressive stone culture recalls an inspired past. Although nearly 1000 years old, it is much younger than Anuradhapura and generally in better repair. The monuments are arranged in a reasonably compact garden setting and their development is easier to follow.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
7:30: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Polonnaruwa by an Air conditioned vehicle.
9:00: Arrive and do a sightseeing tour of one of the better kept ruins of ancient Ceylon – the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa, which was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Today you will be cycling about 10km on soft surfaces as you whiz between the ruins. The ancient heart of Sri Lanka.
Polonnaruwa remains as one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country, which was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1982. This is a well-preserved city with ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. The Sea of Parakrama, a vast 12th-century man-made water reservoir is also one of the main highlights in this wonderful ancient city.
11:30: You will be taken back to your hotel. Arrive at your hotel approximately at 13:00.
Duration: 4 hours
