Why choose this Kandy tour ?
Explore the culture and heritage of Sri Lanka on this full-day private tour. Stroll through a typical Sri Lankan village with a local guide, then take a boat and a bullock cart to a village house for lunch. Then visit Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
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What makes Private Tour to Sigiriya Village and Rock Fortress a unique experience ?
7:00: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Sigiriya by an Air conditioned car.
9:00: On arrival, your guide will lead you through a typical Sri Lankan village. Look out for wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and maybe even crocodiles at the manmade reservoir where villagers wash clothes or fish at the periphery of the lake. Hop into a boat for a short cruise across the lake, then climb into a bullock cart which will take you to a village house for an authentic Sri Lankan lunch from noon to 1pm.
13:30: After lunch, get back into the vehicle for the trip to Sigiriya, approximately 30 minutes away.
14:00: Spend three hours exploring the rock fortress. its toadstool of golden-hued granite protruding into the blue sky from a hot, flat wilderness of scrubland. During the rainy seasons, this scrubland is transformed into to a water garden. Climb the steps to the Sigiriya’s summit, where you can find ruins of King Kashyapa’s palace, built in the 5th century, and admire scenic views as far as the eye can see.
17:00: Leave Sigiriya and proceed back to your hotel.
19:00: Arrive back at your hotel in Kandy.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Dambulla & Kandalama hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- You should wear comfortable clothing.
- Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Starting from Polonnaruwa
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Pickup from Polonnaruwa hotels: You will be picked up from your hotel in Polonnaruwa and driven to Sigiriya by an Air conditioned car. On arrival you will do a guided village tour & visit Sigiriya rock fortress.
Pickup included - Starting from Kandy
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Pickup from Kandy hotels: You will be picked up from your hotel in Kandy and driven to Sigiriya by an Air conditioned car. On arrival you will do a guided village tour & visit Sigiriya rock fortress.
Pickup included - Starting from Anuradapura
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Pickup from Anuradapura hotels: You will be picked up from your hotel in Anuradhapura and driven to Sigiriya by an Air conditioned car. On arrival you will do a guided village tour & visit Sigiriya rock fortress.
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Private Tour to Sigiriya Village and Rock Fortress Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- All Government Taxesa
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch in a village house
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Local guide during village trek
Not Included
- Expenses of personal nature
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Beyond Escapes.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.
