Colombo: Full-Day Sigiriya Rock and Village Tour
ID: GYG253292-438622
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国家: Sri Lanka
持续时间:
15:00 小时
描述
Embark on a full-day tour to Sigiriya and visit a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter into a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in Sri Lanka’s history. Experience the village life on a bullock cart ride and assist in making a traditional curry.
Following an early morning pickup at your accommodation in Colombo, head directly to Sigiriya Rock on arrival. Bring your own snacks or make sure to have a proper breakfast at your accommodation before the tour. You'll arrive at Sigiriya Rock Fortress after an approximately 4-hour car ride.
Gaze in awe at the massive column of rock that, according to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, was selected by King Kasyapa as the site of his new capital. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa. Enjoy the fascinating morning views across the mist-wrapped forests.
Climb the Sigiriya Rock fortress and arrive at the Lion Rock. Explore numerous unfading murals and continue your hike at the steep staircase leading to the terraced gardens and cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace and get a feeling for the history of this unique place. Proceed to Sigiriya at around 1:30 PM for a walking tour of the village. Discover a bund of a Wewa, a man-made reservoir. Get on a bullock cart ride and experience the rural village life. Then, aboard a tandem canoe and join for a catamaran safari at a scenic lake.
Stop to enjoy a traditional restaurant lunch prepared by the villagers at your own expense. Savor a typical buffet-style meal served on lotus leaves. Witness the preparation methods by the local women and participate in the preparation of a curry. Following lunch, take a three-wheeler tour back to the starting point in Sigiriya.
Start the journey back towards your accommodation in Colombo at around 6 PM. En-route you may stop at Restaurant at your choice and have dinner at your own expense.
亮点
- Visit the ruins of an ancient civilization
- Climb up Sigiriya Rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Savor a traditional Sri Lankan lunch during the village tour
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重要信息
• Please note that neither breakfast, lunch nor dinner is included in the price and must be paid at your own expense
• Entrance fees to Sigiriya Rock or Dambulla Cave are not included in the price of the activity
Hotel pickup at any hotel within 5 kilometer in Colombo area
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