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Sigiriya Rock and Wild Elephant Safari from Kandy

Climb Sigiriya's rock fortress, tour a traditional Sri Lankan village, and track wild elephants in Minneriya National Park on this private 12-hour day trip from Kandy.

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About this experience

Board your air-conditioned vehicle in Kandy and head north on this private 12-hour day trip covering three distinct sides of Sri Lanka. At Sigiriya, climb the UNESCO-listed rock fortress and examine the famous fifth-century frescoes and the landscaped gardens King Kashyapa built around his citadel. Next, the rural village of Hiriwaduna offers a look at Sri Lankan life largely unchanged for generations — finishing with a traditional village lunch included in your tour.

The afternoon moves to Minneriya National Park, where you swap the vehicle for a safari jeep and spend three hours scanning the reservoir banks for wild elephants, deer, and birds. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide accompanies you throughout, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Kandy plus a water bottle per person are all arranged by Lakpura. Entrance tickets to Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park are paid separately on the day.

Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy.
  • Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • Safari jeep for the 3-hour safari.
  • Village tour with village lunch.

Not included

  • Food and drinks where not specified.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Entrance tickets to Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Your Hotel in Kandy

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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