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Explore Belilena Cave from Colombo City

Hike to Belilena Cave from Colombo on a private 9-hour tour, exploring 10,000-year-old fossils and the archaeological site of the 'Balangoda Man'.

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මෙම අත්දැකීම ගැන

Your guide collects you from your Colombo hotel and drives you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to the jungle fringes of Kitulgala — roughly a 90-minute journey. From there, you hike through dense forest before stepping inside Belilena Cave, an active archaeological site where fossils and skeletal remains date back more than 10,000 years. Your English-speaking guide explains the significance of the excavations, including the celebrated bones of the 'Balangoda Man', one of Sri Lanka's earliest known inhabitants. A one-litre water bottle is provided for the hike.

This private, 9-hour day tour is open to travellers aged 7 and above. Hotel pickup, drop-off, transport, entrance fees, and your guide are all covered by Lakpura. Lunch and personal expenses are not included, so bring local currency for a meal near Kitulgala. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.

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ඇතුළත් දේ

ඇතුළත්

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Colombo.
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of an English-speaking guide.
  • Visit the archeological reserve of Belilena Caves.

ඇතුළත් නොවේ

  • Food and beverages.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Expenses of personal nature.

කරුණාකර සලකන්න

  • 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
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Closed-toe shoes are recommended
  • Bring a light pullover or jacket
  • Please wear sports attire or hiking apparel
  • Bring a camera to take wonderful photographs
  • • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability • Minimum age is 7 years • Closed-toe shoes are recommended • Bring a light pullover or jacket • Please wear sports attire or hiking apparel • Bring a camera to take wonderful photographs • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Your Hotel in Colombo

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

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4.6 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.6 / 5 · 18 reviews
#2 of 5 things to do in Kitulgala

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