Sigiriya Day Tour
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Sigiriya Day Tour
By Sri Lankan Tour Guide
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Sigiriya Rock Citadel is Sri Lanka's one Sri Lanka's most stunning attraction. The Sigiriya rock the main attraction in Sigiriya is the eighth wonder of the ancient world and, located in central of Sri Lanka. We show you how to avoid the crowds and how to make the most of your visit. Climbing the rock alone is an experience for most travelers, but the sights like the Frescoes, the mirror wall with graffiti, the water garden, and the boulder gardens (Asia’s oldest surviving landscape gardens) are all must see activities when you are there.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English, Chinese
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
What's not included- Entrance Fee
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick from any hotel in Negombo and Colombo.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo Sri Lanka
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126295P3- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126295P3
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- 1Sigiriya Rock, Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, the ancient citadel of Sigiriya sits atop a giant granite rock rising 200 m above the surrounding countryside. There are conflicting theories about the history of Sigiriya, but according to the Mahavamsa King Kassapa killed his father, King Dhatusena, in AD 477 to inherit the throne. Fearing retribution from his half-brother, Mogallana, Kassapa built an impregnable palace-fortress on the summit of the rock between AD 477 and 485. The site is thought to have been occupied for millennia, but much of what can be seen here today is attributed to the time of King Kassapa. The ruins were first discovered by British archaeologists in the early 20th century, and excavations have continued here ever since.
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May 2024 • Couples
Perfect service from start until end of our 7 days tour through Sri Lanka.
Sarath accompanied us to a lot of increadible highlits, man thanks for that!
Sarath accompanied us to a lot of increadible highlits, man thanks for that!
Written June 7, 2024
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Thank you very much for your feedback is crucial for improving my services and offering even better experiences to future clients. Thanks again and I wish you all the beast. Sarath.
Written June 26, 2024
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