About this experience
Step into an air-conditioned vehicle from your Sigiriya hotel and spend 11 hours exploring three of Sri Lanka's most compelling ancient sites. At Yapahuwa, climb the ornate stairway of the 13th-century rock fortress and take in the carved stone lion figures that once guarded a sacred tooth relic. At Sasseruwa, walk among remote jungle ruins and stand before the giant unfinished standing Buddha — a quietly powerful sight that sees far fewer crowds than the better-known sites nearby.
The final stop is the Aukana Buddha Statue, a perfectly carved 5th-century standing figure rising nearly 12 metres from a single granite rock. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide brings context to each site throughout the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, and a 1-litre water bottle per person are included. Entrance tickets, meals, and gratuities are not included and should be budgeted separately. Minimum age for this private tour is 7.
