Private Day Tour to Pidurangala, Ritigala and Elephant Safari

This full-day tour offers a perfect combination of scenery, history, heritage, and wildlife. The three visiting places are: 1. the most scenic panoramic view point in the northern half of Sri Lanka, 2. the hidden ruins of the largest early medieval forest monastery, 3. the largest (seasonal) herd of Asian elephants.

Our experienced drivers are known for careful driving. They have been doing these tours for 5 years. Their cultural & historical expertise well-founded.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka

The morning is the best time to climb Pidurangala rock, for to reasons. The sunlight illuminates the wonderful large recumbent Buddha in a rock shelter only around 9.00 to 10.00am. Furthermore, the view to the spectacular Sigiriya rock is even better in the morning than in the afternoon. Pidurangala was the Buddhist monastery of the town of Sigiriya around 500 AD. Today, it's an enchanting historical site hidden in the jungle. Though one of the loveliest places on the island and very close to the tourist hub Sigiriya, Pidurangala is not yet overcrowded. It's really a breathtaking and unforgettable place to visit.The morning is the best time to climb Pidurangala rock, for to reasons. The sunlight illuminates the wonderful large recumbent Buddha in a rock shelter only around 9.00 to 10.00am. Furthermore, the view to the spectacular Sigiriya rock is even better in the morning than in the afternoon. Pidurangala was the Buddhist monastery of the town of Sigiriya around 500 AD. Today, it's an enchanting historical site hidden in the jungle. Though one of the loveliest places on the island and very close to the tourist hub Sigiriya, Pidurangala is not yet overcrowded. It's really a breathtaking and unforgettable place to visit.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ritigala Forest Monastery, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

Not fas from Habarana is the largest hill of the northern half of Sri Lanka. There is one of the ost enigmatic excavated complexes at the eastern slope of the range. It's a somewhat strange kind of architecture, the so-called meditation platforms or double platforms being a type of building that is unique to Sri Lanka. This site was once the largest monastery of a Buddhist fraternity then known as Pansukulikas, whose ambition was to lead a more and austere and reclusive life than other Buddhist monks.Not fas from Habarana is the largest hill of the northern half of Sri Lanka. There is one of the ost enigmatic excavated complexes at the eastern slope of the range. It's a somewhat strange kind of architecture, the so-called meditation platforms or double platforms being a type of building that is unique to Sri Lanka. This site was once the largest monastery of a Buddhist fraternity then known as Pansukulikas, whose ambition was to lead a more austere and reclusive life than other Buddhist monks.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka

The afternoon safari will take place in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park or Hurula Eco Park, depending on where the most elephants can be seen at the specific day of your excursion. In the northern summer and autumn months, the migrating animals can be seen in large herds, bathing in the evening, an event famously known as Elephant Gathering.

Duration: 3 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Service animals allowed"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Day Tour to Pidurangala, Ritigala and Elephant Safari
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

Monday - Sunday :

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

Duration: 8 To 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will be welcoming you in the lobby of your hotel or for your convenience at a meeting point of your choice in Habarana, Kandalama, Dambulla or Sigiriya.

Departure time is immediately after pick-up time in case you reserved this tour exclusively (no other persons in the same vehicle that day)

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• 1000 ml bottled drinking water per person
• 4X4 Jeep for half day safari
• Knowledgeable English speaking driver
• Passenger Insurance cover 500,000 LKR P.P
• Total fuel cost
• Total Parking charges
• Replacement vehicle in case of unlucky events - with new driver
• Road Tax & Insurance Tax
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• Entry fees of visiting site or activities
• Tickets of National Park
• Extra person in vehicle other than those who booked
• Extra excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
• Food, meals, other beverages than water

Facilities