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Sigiriya Ancient City and Countryside from Kandy

Operated by Lakpura® 4.7 1,643 reviews Duration 12 hours and 30 minutes

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore a traditional Sri Lankan village, and go bird watching at Habarana Lake on this 12.5-hour day tour from Kandy.

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About this experience

Step out of Kandy and into one of Sri Lanka's most storied landscapes on this 12.5-hour guided day tour. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide collects you directly from your hotel and drives you north in an air-conditioned vehicle to Sigiriya Rock Fortress — a UNESCO World Heritage Site rising 200 metres above the surrounding plains. Climb the ancient citadel, walk the royal gardens at its base, and take in the sweeping views that have drawn travellers for centuries. From there, a traditional village tour in Sigiriya introduces you to rural Sri Lankan life, rounded off with a included village lunch.

The afternoon brings a change of pace at Habarana Lake, where a guided bird-watching session lets you scan the water's edge and surrounding greenery for the area's diverse avian residents. Each person receives a 1-litre water bottle throughout the day. Hotel drop-off is included, and the tour runs in English for travellers aged five and above. Gratuities and any meals not specified in the itinerary are at your own expense.

Duration12 hours and 30 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Min age5 years

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • 1 Village Tour with Traditional Village Lunch.
  • 1 Guided Bird Watching Experience.

Not included

  • Meals where not specified.
  • Gratuities

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 people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Hats & comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Depending on the road traffic conditions allocated time will differ.
  • Experience
  • A walk, between the paws of a giant historic lion fortress
  • The colorful frescoes of Sigiriya
  • A chance to learn to cook Sri Lankan food
  • A taste of authentic Sri Lankan food and traditions
  • 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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