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Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day Tour Highlights

  • Go on the adventurous tour to Sigiriya and Hiriwadunna village in a private vehicle hassle-free
  • Enjoy the scenic walk to Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress, 370 m above sea level, by climbing 1200 steps
  • Experience the village environment at village by engaging in activities like bullock cart ride, cooking class, and fishing boat ride on the lake
  • Learn about the historic city and village and get detailed insights from an English-speaking guide

Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day Tour Overview

Activity Time: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Activity Duration: 15 hours (approx.)

Pick-up/ Drop-off Location: Your hotel centrally located in Colombo

Pick-up Timing:

  • Negombo Area: 5:00 AM
  • Colombo City Limits: 5:40 AM
  • Note- An additional supplement cost of INR 1881 is to be paid for pick-ups from Negombo.

Vehicle Available:

  • Car (up to 3 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle, or similar
  • Mini Van (4-7 people): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar

About Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress Day Tour And Village Experience from Colombo:

Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your group or travel alone with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy the day trip comfortably in air-conditioned vehicles. Explore the 8th Wonder of the World and admire the architectural marvel. You can climb up Lion's Rock Fortress to get stunning views and then move to Hiriwadunna Village to understand village life by performing daily chores including riding in Bullock Cart, cooking, and fishing.

About the Activity:

  • Get picked up from your hotel centrally located in Negombo or Colombo.
  • Get comfortable transfers in a car or a minivan as per your group size.
  • Reach Sigiriya City situated on a plateau of 370m above sea level.
  • Right from the entrance of the fortress, you will come across beautiful nature trails including gardens, bathing pools, and curved tanks.
  • You can choose to hike up for 1200 steps to get stunning views from Lion's Rock Fortress. In this way, you will get to see the rock carvings of female figures or apsaras and paintings of the buxom.
  • Next, you will head towards the Hiriwadunna village and stop for delicious lunch with the villagers.
  • Experience the village life while engaging in activities like a bullock cart ride, cooking class, and fishing boat ride on the lake.
  • End the tour with cherishable memories and get dropped off at your hotel location.

Notes:

  • Children aged 0-3 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats.
  • Children of age 4-11 years of age can join the tour at child rates.
  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance.
  • The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick-up point.
  • Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes.
  • An additional supplement cost is to be paid for pick-ups from Negombo.

Select Package Options

Travel with your group, and explore the wonderful city of Sigiriya. Indulge in various activities at Hiriwadunna Village and have a fun-packed day.

Note: An additional supplement cost of INR 1881 is to be paid for pickups from Negombo.

Price Includes
  • Transfers
    • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
    • Vehicle available:
    • Car (up to 3 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle, or similar
    • Mini Van (4-7 people): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar
  • Meals
    • Lunch

Travel solo and explore the wonderful city of Sigiriya and join in various activities at Hiriwadunna Village.

Note: An additional supplement cost of INR 1881 is to be paid for pickups from Negombo.

Price Includes
  • Transfers
    • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
    • Vehicle available: Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle, or similar
  • Meals
    • Lunch

More Details about Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day Tour

Know Before You Go for Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day Tour

  • This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
  • The climb up the steps is not required and is an optional activity in the tour.
  • A good amount of walking and climbing is required for the tour.
  • Vehicle Options: Car (up to 3 people): Toyota Axio, Prius Hybrid, Premio/Honda Fit Shuttle or similar; and Mini Van (4-7 people): Toyota KDH/Nissan Caravan or similar.
  • Please carry your own bottle of water for the climb up to Sigiriya as it may not be readily available around the fortress.
  • Light and comfortable clothing (preferably dri-fit material) recommended.
  • This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
  • Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance.
  • Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time.
  • The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick up point.
  • Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays due to peak traffic time on certain routes.
  • An additional supplement cost is to be paid for pick ups from Negombo.
  • Children aged 0-3 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats. Children of age 4-11 years of age can join the tour at child rates.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day Tour Map

Starting Point
Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka