(SKU: LK60322300) During this full-day tour to Sigiriya, you will visit a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site! Enter into a kingdom hailed as one of the greatest in Sri Lanka’s history. Start your journey at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress also known to be the world’s 8th wonder, spend time exploring archaeological history. Later, visit a Local Village in Sigiriya and enjoy the traditional way of living in Sri Lanka and village culture and make the journey to the historically significant Habarana Lake to do Bird-watching in Sri Lanka and greet the diverse avian life present in the area as you explore in search of rare birds. Catch glimpses of bright plumage amongst the greenery and try to identify
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Includes
Hotel pickup and drop off.
Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
1 Village Tour with Traditional Village Lunch.
Water bottle (per-person).
1 Guided Bird Watching Experience.
Excludes
Entrance tickets(if any).
Food or Drinks.
Gratuities (Optional).
Expenses of Personal Nature.
What to Expect
Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walkthrough 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. Walkthrough the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
The Sigiriya Village Tour gives you a chance to experience traditional Sri Lanka with all its authenticity. Spend time with the villagers and understand village life. Engage in many village activities that form everyday life; such as an oxen cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a walk through the fields. Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food. You will finish off with an exceptionally delicious buffet lunch, served in classic Sri Lankan style. This is your truly Sri Lankan holiday experience.
Make the 45-minute journey to the historically significant Habarana Lake to do Birdwatching during your stay in Sigiriya and greet the diverse avian life present in the area as you explore in search of rare birds. Catch glimpses of bright plumage amongst the greenery and try to identify them. Also, get a chance to see some of the other wildlife.
