Why choose this Sigiriya tour ?
This full-day tour offers a perfect combination of scenery, history, heritage, and wildlife. The three visiting places are: 1. the most scenic panoramic view point in the northern half of Sri Lanka, 2. the hidden ruins of the largest early medieval forest monastery, 3. the largest (seasonal) herd of Asian elephants.
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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What makes Private Day Tour to Pidurangala, Ritigala and Elephant Safari a unique experience ?
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.
Not fas from Habarana is the largest hill of the northern half of Sri Lanka. There is one of the ost enigmatic excavated complexes at the eastern slope of the range. It’s a somewhat strange kind of architecture, the so-called meditation platforms or double platforms being a type of building that is unique to Sri Lanka. This site was once the largest monastery of a Buddhist fraternity then known as Pansukulikas, whose ambition was to lead a more and austere and reclusive life than other Buddhist monks.Not fas from Habarana is the largest hill of the northern half of Sri Lanka. There is one of the ost enigmatic excavated complexes at the eastern slope of the range. It’s a somewhat strange kind of architecture, the so-called meditation platforms or double platforms being a type of building that is unique to Sri Lanka. This site was once the largest monastery of a Buddhist fraternity then known as Pansukulikas, whose ambition was to lead a more austere and reclusive life than other Buddhist monks.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private Day Tour to Pidurangala, Ritigala and Elephant Safari Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Total Parking charges
- Knowledgeable English speaking driver
- Road Tax & Insurance Tax
- 4X4 Jeep for half day safari
- 1000 ml bottled drinking water per person
- Passenger Insurance cover 500,000 LKR P.P
- Total fuel cost
- Replacement vehicle in case of unlucky events – with new driver
Not Included
- 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
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Lanka Excursions Holidays.
- 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 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.
