Private Day Trip to Hiriwaduna Village and Sigiriya from Kandy

Explore the culture and heritage of Sri Lanka on this full-day private tour. Stroll through a typical Sri Lankan village with a local guide, then take a boat and a bullock cart to a village house for lunch. Then visit Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World."

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Habarana Lake, Habarana Sri Lanka

Get picked up from your hotel in Kandy at 6:30am and travel to Hiriwaduna, approximately a 3-hour drive away. On arrival, your guide will lead you through a typical Sri Lankan village. Look out for wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and maybe even crocodiles at the manmade reservoir where villagers wash clothes or fish at the periphery of the lake. Hop into a boat for a short cruise across the lake, then climb into a bullock cart which will take you to a village house for an authentic Sri Lankan lunch from noon to 1pm.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka

After lunch, get back into the vehicle for the trip to Sigiriya, approximately 30 minutes away. Spend three hours exploring the rock fortress. its toadstool of golden-hued granite protruding into the blue sky from a hot, flat wilderness of scrubland. During the rainy seasons, this scrubland is transformed into to a water garden. Climb the steps to the Sigiriya's summit, where you can find ruins of King Kashyapa's palace, built in the 5th century, and admire scenic views as far as the eye can see.

At 4:30pm, meet your driver for the journey back to Kandy, where you will arrive back at your hotel at approximately 7pm where the tour ends.

Duration: 3 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:30 AM
Duration: 12 Hours
Start location: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
All hotels and places in Kandy

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

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• English-speaking chauffeur guide
• Local guide during village trek
• Lunch in a village house
• Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
• Entry/Admission - Habarana Lake

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities