About this experience
Collected from your Polonnaruwa hotel, you travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Sigiriya Rock Fortress — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient citadel rising 200 metres above the surrounding plains. Climb the rock, take in the frescoes and mirror wall, and spend time exploring one of Sri Lanka's most significant archaeological sites. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide brings the history to life throughout. A short stop at a local village gives you a glimpse of traditional rural life before the afternoon's wildlife focus begins.
As the day winds down, you board a safari jeep and head into Minneriya National Park — or the best alternative park based on animal activity that day — in search of wild elephants gathering at the reservoir. The private, 10.5-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, your safari jeep, and a litre of bottled water per person. Entrance tickets to Sigiriya, the village, and the national park are paid separately on the day.
Duration10 hours and 30 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
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Your tour planner
Chathum Executive
Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
What’s included
Included
- Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off from/to Polonnaruwa.
- Safari Jeep for the Safari at Minneriya National Park.
- 1-Liter of bottled mineral water per person.
Not included
- Entrance tickets. (Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Village Tour, and Minneiruya National Park.)
- Food or drinks.
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Expenses of personal nature.
Route
The drive from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya Rock and Wild Elephant.
Please note
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Your hotel in Polonnaruwa
Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour.
Cancellation policy
- More than 24 hours notice: full refund
- Less than 24 hours notice: no refund
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