Sigiriya Ancient Wonders

Tour Description

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is located within the well-known Cultural Triangle which is home to all three of the sights. An island cave temple complex that has been preserved is called Dambulla Temple. A patricide monarch who left a legacy rose to power and then fell from Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The Minneriya Tank gathers a remarkably large number of elephants every year between August and September.

Sight: Dambulla Cave Temples

Discover the ancient UNESCO-listed Dambulla cave temple also referred to as the Golden Cave Temple. The caverns will astound you with their amazing paintings each of which tells a different tale.

Sight: Sigiriya Rock Climb

Today’s trip’s high point is hiking Sigiriya Rock a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws tons of tourists eager to see this magnificent palace. The famous enormous lion paws serve as a gatekeeper for the stairs leading to the summit which was once home to the monarch’s palace. You can see the renowned Sigiriya Frescoes or rock paintings halfway up the rock. These are thought to be some of the oldest paintings in the entire world.

Sight: Spice Gardens

Walk through a Matale spice garden with a knowledgeable guide afterwards. Learn about the cultivation of many other tropical herbs that you may be familiar with as well as the spices that you have used to flavour your food at home.

Sight: Minneriya Jeep Safari

Afternoon take a thrilling jeep safari through Minneriya National Park which is well-known for its stunning herds of Asian elephants. Observe these spectacular animals as they graze and socialise in one of the biggest elephant populations inside the vicinity right in their homes.

Highlights

Sigiriya Rock
Dambulla
Spice Gardens
Minneriya Jeep Safari

Inclusions

Private Transport
English-Speaking Guide
Refreshments and Water Bottles
Entrance Fees for the National Parks, Jeep Safari
Current prevailing Government Taxes and Service Charges