Sigiriya: Village Tour with Minneriya Jeep Safari
ID: GYG882767-1387865
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, experience the wildlife at Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari, and enjoy a tour of a traditional local village.
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore the Minneriya National Park on a full-day tour. Visit a local village to experience a village tour, go on a cart ride, and take a catamaran safari through a calm lake.
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Dambulla and Sigiriya. Travel to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climb a series of vertiginous staircases attached to sheer walls to reach the top of the ruins. Pass a series of frescoes and a pair of colossal lion's paws carved into the bedrock—Marvel at the surrounding landscape of lily-pad-covered moats, water gardens, and quiet shrines surrounding the site.
After visiting the fortress, proceed to a local village in Sigiriya to experience a village tour. Get a chance to go on a Bullock Cart ride, and experience the world from the view of a local farmer. Afterwards, take a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Stroll through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch a traditional cooking demonstration, that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home-cooked lunch; made over a wood fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays.
After experiencing the village life of Sri Lanka, travel onwards to Minneriya National Park to go on safari. See the famous Sri Lankan elephants, rare bird species, saltwater crocodiles, Indian pythons, and an abundance of flora and fauna. After your safari, relax on the journey back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Climb the steep stairs of Sigiriya Rock to reach the top ruins.
- Pass by colourful frescoes and giant lion's paws carved into the rock.
- Enjoy the view of moats and water gardens filled with lily pads.
- Experience Sri Lankan village life with an ox cart ride and a catamaran trip.
- Watch a traditional cooking demo and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a significant amount of walking on uneven surfaces.
Be prepared for early morning departures to avoid the heat and crowds at Sigiriya.
Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Respect the local customs and wildlife during your visits.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
