Minneriya National Park & Sigiriya Rock From Kandy
About this tour
will pick up guests from their hotels/locations which they provide us. For the guests that book the Kandy - Minneriya National park & Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Tours & Entrance fees), we will pick the guests at their hotels / any location in Kandy. We, however, suggest the guests inform us of the pick-up details during the time of booking. will drop off the guests at the same location of pick-up / any location nearby. For guests that book the Kandy - Minneriya National park & Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Tours & Entrance fees), we will drop them off in the same pick-up location / in any location they want in Kandy.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kandy, Sri Lanka to Minneriya National Park, Rambawilla, Sri Lanka
n Sigiriya is one of the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site for its best-preserved ancient urban planning. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) high. Dambulla one of UNESO World Heritage Site is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings, and four statues of gods and goddesses. Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. One of the The most visually dominant features of this temple is its 55 m (180 ft) high Gopuram (‘Raja Koburum’), a the large decorated tower located above the main northern gateway (‘Vadakku Veli Veedi’) to the temple. In the Spice Garden, you will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed and you will also be able to purchase spices. Set in the heart of the popular cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park is mostly known for its incredible elephant migration, which is one of Asia’s finest wildlife experiences. During the drier months of June to September, as many as 300 elephants congregate in the Minneriya National Park around the ancient Minneriya water tank (which dates back to the 3rd Century AD), taking advantage of the receding waters that provide an important water source
What's included
Transport by private (A/C) vehicle English speaking driver/ guide Hotel or Airport pickup & drop-off All taxes, fees, and handling charges Bottled water (1 l per person per day) Free Wi-Fi during the whole tour Local insurance for the vehicle Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.
Dinner Lunch Gratuities Souvenir photos (available to purchase) Excess luggage charges (where applicable) Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
What to know
We are operating this Kandy and Minneriya National park & Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day tour from Kandy so if you need this day tour from any other places in Sri Lanka, we can arrange it according to your requirements this tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Kandy, Sri Lanka to Minneriya National Park, Rambawilla, Sri Lanka