Colombo Trip Overview
Book this hassle free personalized day tour to visit three most popular destinations in Sri Lanka within a day which includes the Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park. Sigiriya and Dambulla are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Minneriya National Park is the best place to witness the largest elephant gathering during the dry season.
• Transportation provided in a luxury vehicle
• Personalized tour just to fit your needs
• Climb the giant rock fortress
• Admire the architecture and history of Dambulla Cave Temple
• Enjoy a jeep safari in Minneriya
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Book this hassle free personalized day tour to visit three most popular destinations in Sri Lanka within a day which includes the Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park. Sigiriya and Dambulla are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Minneriya National Park is the best place to witness the largest elephant gathering during the dry season.
• Transportation provided in a luxury vehicle
• Personalized tour just to fit your needs
• Climb the giant rock fortress
• Admire the architecture and history of Dambulla Cave Temple
• Enjoy a jeep safari in Minneriya
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Next you’ll proceed to Sigiriya to climb the giant rock fortress. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is unquestionably one of the must visits where hundreds of tourists are visiting daily to be amazed by its unique architecture. This fortress-palace was built atop a towering rock in the 5th century, and a legendary past of feuding dynasties enhances its striking setting. A UNESCO World Heritage site, worthy of being called the “8th wonder of the world”, Sigiriya is Sri Lanka’s answer to the Taj Mahal and will astonish anyone with its staggering engineering, ancient frescoes and beautiful views across a shimmering landscape.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
You will be picked up from your hotel and directly transferred to Dambulla Cave Temple. Dambulla Cave Temple is located in the central part of the country and is the most preserved cave temple complex in the country. The temples were carved out over several centuries, but the oldest dates back to the 1st century B.C.E. The temples include numerous carved statues of Buddha, and his faithful disciple Ananda, as well as Hindu deities.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Finally you will travel to Minneriya National Park to experience an amazing elephant safari. The Minneriya National Park, a wildlife sanctuary, is doubtlessly the most easily-accessed National Park from the cultural triangle and the Minneriya Jeep Safari is one of the most popular activities among travelers who visit the cultural triangle. The park provides sufficient feeding ground for the elephants and many other wild animals, such as Sri Lankan leopards and Sri Lankan Bears. The wildlife there comprises of 26 species of mammals, 160 species of birds, 9 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, 26 species of fish and 75 species of butterflies.
Duration: 4 hours
