Sigiriya And Minneriya National Park (Vehicle Only Private Day Trip From Colombo)

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 15 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    Departure 06.00 AM to 06.30 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • Departure Details :
    Hotel pickup and drop-off by an air conditioned vehicle in Colombo
  • Return Details :
    Return to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Find Sri Lanka's history, culture, and natural life in one day on a private visit from Colombo. Climb UNESCO-secured Sigiriya rock to see its frescoes and fifth century ruins. in the afternoon get ready for a half day jeep safari in Minneriya national park to look for elephant and more.Find Sri Lanka's history, culture, and natural life in one day on a private visit from Colombo. Climb UNESCO-secured Sigiriya rock to see its frescoes and fifth century ruins. in the afternoon get ready for a half day jeep safari in Minneriya national park to look for elephant and more.

Know More about this tour

You will be starting your tour at 06 AM from your hotel in Colombo, where you will be picked up by your chauffeur. Ensure that you bring a packed breakfast with you if you are unable to have your meal at the hotel.

The first stop on your itinerary will be the Sigiriya Rock Fortress which you will reach approximately 10.30 AM (Travel Time 3 to 4 hrs)

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Once you back from the rock fortress, you will be taken to a restaurant for the lunch (At your own cost).

Thereafter proceed to Minneriya National park for the half day jeep safari ,it will be a jeep safari of 3 hours.You can see large heads of wild elephants there.It is the biggest known meeting spot of Asian Elephants on the planet. During this period groups up to 300 elephants are seen at the 8,890 hectare stop inside a couple of square kilometers of the Minneriya Reservoir.

Later that evening you will be finishing the tour and returning to your hotel in Colombo.(Travel timeapproximately 04 Hours) En-route you may stop at restaurant for the dinner (At Your Own Cost).

After dinner you would transfer to the hotel in Colombo.

Inclusions

Private Air Conditioned Vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide.

Fuel and Local assurance for the vehicle included.

Local taxes

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All parking and highway charge where applicable.

The Chauffeur will look after his meals by himself.

Fuel surcharge

Exclusions

The personal spending (Tips, Laundry, Mini Bar, Telephone, Internet, Fax etc)

Medical Expenses, Insurance, International Flights and Accommodation

Entrance fees for the Sigrid Lion Rock. (USD 30 Per person - Client Direct payment)

Jeep to Visit Minneriya National Park. (USD 40 Per Jeep (Max 06 Persons) - Client Direct payment)

Entrance fees for the Minneriya National Park. (USD 30 Per person - Client Direct payment)

Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Meals and drinks, unless specified

Any other services not specified above

Expenses of the excursions and sight seen not mentioned above

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking, however, Infant meals not included

A significant amount of walking is involved

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions & pregnant women

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Each traveller is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Traveler Reviews

  • 10-Jan-2018

    Its a good trip, but in hind sight we think it could be done much cheaper in destination. There were no inclusions for the trip, so all up we ended up spending 200 plus for the day! The sights we went to were amazing and our driver was incredible! It was a long day, but as we had limited time in Sri Lanka it was good for us to pack it all in as see a lot in this day.
    We would also like to recommend being careful when offered the village lunch tour. It was great to see the village and highly recommend this as bit more of a local experience, however as part of the tour they have a Bullock ride and the bulls looked very mistreated! Would recommend to look around and see if there is a more responsible village tour out there.