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Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress Day Tour And Polonnaruwa from Kandy
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Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress Day Tour And Polonnaruwa from Kandy

12 hours
Dambulla
€112.70/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Transport
  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • English-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Traditional lunch with locals
  • Village experience at Polonnaruwa
  • Entrance fees to Sigiriya

Not included: Tips and gratuities; Alcoholic beverages

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Overview

It's time to head out of the city and go on an incredible journey to what locals call the Eighth Wonder of the World: Sigiriya, or Lion's Rock Fortress. Your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the heart of the island, between the towns of Dambulla and Habarana, on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level. From the main entrance, walk to a series of charming symmetrical water gardens, including curved tanks, bathing pools, little islands with pavilions that were used as dry-season palaces, and landscaped borders. You can either spend a couple of hours here just taking in this marvelous sight, or, should you feel up to the task, begin your 1,200 step climb up to the top of the fortress. Halfway up the Sigiriya rock, an open-air spiral stairway leads to a long, sheltered gallery in the sheer rock face, with the paintings of the buxom, wasp-waisted women are popularly believed to represent either apsaras (celestial nymphs) or King Kasyapa’s concubines. At the top, take in the awesome view of the surrounding area, before you begin your descent to Polonnaruwaa, an ancient capital and home of kings. In the company of the villagers, you'll savor a delicious lunch. You'll get to see some of the incredible archaeological treasures of this area, allowing you a glimpse back into ancient times when the kings ruled. Once you're done, you'll pack up for the day and head back to the city, where you'll get dropped off back at your accommodation.

Highlights

Go on the adventure of a lifetime with a visit to Sigiriya or Lion's Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy the gorgeous scenery as you are driven to Sigiriya inside a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
See this "Eighth Wonder of the World", an ancient palace and fortress complex with significant archaeological importance
If you're up for it, climb up 1,200 steps to see the magnificent views that this Lion-like structure has to offer!
Visit Polonnaruwa, the second capital of Sri Lanka and an ancient kingdom that has been ruled by many kings

What's included

Bottled drinking water
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
Transport
Insurance provided by the operator
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Traditional lunch with locals
Village experience at Polonnaruwa
Entrance fees to Sigiriya

What's not included

Tips and gratuities
Alcoholic beverages

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
Insider Tips: Please carry your own bottle of water for the climb up to Sigiriya as it may not be readily available around the fortress
Hotel pick up from Kandy Arrive at Sigiriya Walk from the Sigiriya main entrance to the rock to pass by water gardens, including curved tanks, bathing pools, little islands with pavilions and more If you should opt to climb, begin your 1,200 steps up to the top of the rock itself. View the incredible gallery of female figures in the halfway mark Make your way back down Proceed to Polonnaruwa and break for traditional lunch with villagers Post lunch, witness archaeological treasures that give an idea of how the city looked in the past, visit ruins and temples Make your way back towards Kandy Drop off at respective hotel Itinerary Reminder The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date Hotel pick up from Kandy Arrive at Sigiriya Walk from the Sigiriya main entrance to the rock to pass by water gardens, including curved tanks, bathing pools, little islands with pavilions and more If you should opt to climb, begin your 1,200 steps up to the top of the rock itself. View the incredible gallery of female figures in the halfway mark Make your way back down Proceed to Polonnaruwa and break for traditional lunch with villagers Post lunch, witness archaeological treasures that give an idea of how the city looked in the past, visit ruins and temples Make your way back towards Kandy Drop off at respective hotel Itinerary Reminder The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date
Children aged 0-3 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats Group size: 4-6 participant(s)
The climb up the steps is not required and is an optional activity in the tour A good amount of walking and climbing is required for the tour Prohibitions & Limitations This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc. What to bring Sunscreen Sunglasses What to wear Light and comfortable clothing (preferrably dri-fit material) Walking shoes
Hotel pick-up information Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable) Use your voucher at the selected date and time

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