Sigiriya Rock and Village Tour from Negombo

Sigiriya Rock and Village Tour from Negombo

(SKU: LK60050400) Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning.

Highlights

• Visit the 8th Wonder of the World
• Embrace the marvels of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
• A tour through the traditional village in Sigiriya
• Enjoy a Sri Lanka village lunch during the village tour.

Includes

• Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Service of an English-speaking chauffeur
• Authentic Sri Lankan village lunch.
• Local guide.
• Traditional catamaran safari.
• A walk through the fields
• Hotel pickup & drop-off from/to Negombo
• 1 Liter of bottled mineral water per person

Excludes

• Entrance fees (Sigiriya Rock Fortress)
• Food or Drinks.
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Expenses of Personal Nature.

What to Expect

Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning.

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through 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. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Thereafter proceed to Sigiriya to experience a village tour. (Travel Time 20 to 30 mins)

The trek begins with an awesome walk along a bund of a “Wewa” or man-made reservoir.  Your next phase of adventure will be a “Catamaran Safari” (Double paired canoe joined together with seating facility) at the scenic lake.

Finally enjoy Traditional Lunch at a local house prepared by the village women. This is arranged on a typical & traditional Buffet style (Clay pots – buffet) served on a Lotus leaf and a cane thatched flat holder. You will also have the opportunity to witness the traditional meal preparation methods by the local women and to partake in the preparation of a curry. In the end, visitors will be having a Tuk-Tuk (three-wheeler) tour back to the starting point. The total tour will be 8 km.

Later that evening returns back to your hotel in Negombo.

Additional Note

• Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.