About the Sigiriya Rock Fortress:
Embark on a journey of a lifetime at the
stunning Sigiriya rock fortress, locally
known as the eighth wonder of the world. Tucked away between the charming towns
of Dambulla and Habarana and perched on a rocky nearly 400 above the sea level,
Lion’s Rock fortress is a mesmerizing sight that will leave you speechless. The
main entrance is flanked by symmetrical water gardens and tiny islands.
Visit Sri Lanka’s top attraction in one stress-free trip on this half-day tour to Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and gain extra insight into this UNESCO-listed treasures with a guide to provide commentary and reveal the must-sees and history of each site.
About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel by Tuk-Tuk and drive to Sigiriya.
-Enjoy sightseeing at Sigiriya rock fortress.
-As the tour concludes, you will be dropped off to your hotel.
Timings: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Duration: 3.5 Hours
Starting/Ending Point: Your Hotel from Dambulla
Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
-Maximum 8 people are required to book this tour.
Take a trip to the Sigiriya Lion Rock, one of Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist attractions, which stands majestically overlooking lush tropical jungle surroundings. Our daily scheduled flights to Sigiriya offer a unique bird’s eye view of this awe-inspiring site, studded with beautiful green gardens, ponds, fountains, promenades and pavilions. Travel to Sigiriya and discover the ancient treasures of Sigiriya frescoes, or the portraits of graceful young women on the walls are a wondrous sight for curious eyes. Covering the pathway to the summit, is the “mirror wall”, a highly polished wall where the musings of the old visitors who fell in love with the beauty of the rock are recorded as the world famous Sigiriya Graffiti.
Once you reach the summit, the spectacular panoramic vista spans into the distance as far as your eyes can see. This rock fortress, the miracle of King Kashyapa, is officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A trip to Sigiriya will not be complete without a visit to Dambulla which is located close to the “Lion Rock”, where a breathtaking complex of five caves can be found. This rock temple is a perfect place to observe Sri Lankan paintings and inscriptions which belong to the bygone eras.
About the Activity:- Escape from the monotony of everyday life and explore the magical beauty of a paradise island in an air plane around Sigriya.
- Enjoy a bird’s eye view of some of the most iconic landscape of Sigiriya as you soar on a journey to remember.
- This scenic flight will give you 20 minutes of surreal bliss, covering the places of Sigiriya.
- Admire the view from above as you take a scenic flight that covers Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla, Giritale, Hingurakgoda, Gal Oya and Habarana.
- You will be flying in a luxury Cessna 208B (8 passenger) Grand Caravan
- Prior to checking-in, a thorough verification process of documents and guest details will be conducted.
- 2D/1N
- Dambulla
- 2D/1N
About the Activity:
- Travel from Colombo to Sigiriya on a 30 min luxury air charter over the lush green mountains and tiered paddy lands of Sri Lanka.
- At 7500 feet up in the sky, the land below is picture-perfect. The majestic Mahaweli River flows calmly alongside lush green mountains and tiered rice fields.
- Upon reaching Sigiriya’s domestic airport you will be transferred to your hotels and your afternoon will include a to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and an overnight stay in Cinnamon Lodge.
- Next day starts with a visit to the forests and villages of Habarana with optional elephant back ride, after the tour you would be transferred to the Sigiriya domestic airport for your flight back to the Colombo.