Colombo Trip Overview
Enjoy, Experience and explore the Culture, Heritage, History, Nature and Trekking, Wild Life of Sri Lanka – all in one day. Visit the UNESCO world Heritage site of Dambulla cave Temple – A Buddhist pilgrimage shrine, take an adventourous site to the top of Pidurangala rock for its panoramic views and end your day with a safari tour at Minneriya national park which is a home to majestic herds of elephant along with 24 species of mammals, 160 species of birds, 9 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, 26 species of fish, and 75 species of butterflies.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
• Explore the caves of Dambulla Rock Temple
• Enjoy the hike to the Breathtaking view on the Pidurangala rock top
• Experience the Wild Life of Sri Lanka in a Jeep safari Tour
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Enjoy, Experience and explore the Culture, Heritage, History, Nature and Trekking, Wild Life of Sri Lanka – all in one day. Visit the UNESCO world Heritage site of Dambulla cave Temple – A Buddhist pilgrimage shrine, take an adventourous site to the top of Pidurangala rock for its panoramic views and end your day with a safari tour at Minneriya national park which is a home to majestic herds of elephant along with 24 species of mammals, 160 species of birds, 9 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, 26 species of fish, and 75 species of butterflies.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-offs
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
• Explore the caves of Dambulla Rock Temple
• Enjoy the hike to the Breathtaking view on the Pidurangala rock top
• Experience the Wild Life of Sri Lanka in a Jeep safari Tour
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy – Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
The Golden Temple of Dambulla which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Focused on a series of five cave shrines, Inhabited by forest-dwelling Buddhist monks, these natural caves have been transformed continuously throughout the historical period into one of the largest and most outstanding Buddhist complexes in Asia. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. There are murals which cover an area of 2,100 square meters. The site is remarkable in the Buddhist world for its association with the continuous tradition of living Buddhist ritual practices and pilgrimage for more than two millennia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Pidurangala Rock is adjacent to Sigiriya Rock and is the best viewing spot of Sigiriya Rock as it is only slightly lower. Pidurangala is a popular spot for sunrise as you can enjoy 360-degree views of not only the valleys but also Sigiriya Rock. At the base of Pidurangala Rock, you will find Pidurangala Sigiri Rajamaha Viharaya, which is a white temple. From the peak, watch the stunning sunrise from this rock-top viewpoint, with panoramic vistas over Sigiriya in the distance. Stare in awe as the sun lights up the misty forests, lakes and villages, showering the vast central Sri Lankan landscapes in golden hues. The feeling of peace from the top of Pidurangala during sunrise is palpable – silence is only broken by the chirp of birds, and the clatter of village life below.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Minneriya Safari, Sigiri Rd, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Minneriya Jeep Safari is a one of the most popular activity among travelers who visit Sri Lanka. Minneriya National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in the North Central province of Sri Lanka. Nature lovers on Minneriya Jeep Safari often spot large number of Sri Lankan Elephants gathering around to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. Enjoy an action-packed safari to witness The Elephant Gathering, listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top Ten Wildlife Spectacles in the World, where over 300 elephants gather at Minneriya National Park. Although elephants are its main attraction, Minneriya hosts more than 160 species of birds, a few of which are endemic to Sri Lanka, such as the Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, the Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl, and the Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill.
Duration: 4 hours
