Sigiriya Trip 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.
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Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Madirigiriya, Sri Lanka
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
