Sigiriya / Minneriya or Kawudulla National Park

USD 370.00 for 02 Pax

Trip starts from Colombo or Negombo and it is about 170 km to Sigiriya and will take approximately 4 hours. Stop at Kurunegala for breakfast and continue to Sigiriya.Sigiriya was designated as a world heritage site in 1982 and  is famous for it's palace ruins on top of a massive 200 meter high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures.
The rock itself is a lava plug left over from an ancient long extinct volcano. It is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescoes), which are similar to those found at Ajanta Caves in India. It is generally agreed, however, that the Sigiriya Frescoes exhibit a uniquely Sri Lankan style. Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times.It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees for the Buddhist Monks. Sigiriya Museum shows photos of the excavation of Sigiriya, reproductions of the frescoes, examples and translations of some of the graffiti on the Mirror Wall, and artifacts excavated from the site. You can probably view the museum in about 1 hour. Since the museum is outside the main entrance.Afternoon do a safari in a jeep to Minneriya or Kawudulla. Minneriya National Park. Located in the North-Central province, on the main road to Polonnaruwa and covers an area of 8889 ha while Kawudulla National Park is about 6656 ha. This  two parks are famous for large herds of elephants and many other animals.Return to Colombo or Negombo hotel. ( 4 1/2 hours)

Suggested departure time from Colombo is 6.00 AM

Tour Cost Includes:

• Transfers in an air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver guide from Colombo / Negombo to  Sigiriya, and back
• Entrance Ticket to Sigiriya 
• Safari in Minneriya or Kawudulla National Park by a Jeep, Including entrance tickets
• Lunch and Refreshments