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Discover a captivating world UNESCO heritage two sites Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by cycle. This tour offers an incredible cycle safari experience along the cultural corridor to the countryside. Your cycle safari stretches 10 km around the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock to the most exciting local village in Sri Lanka. During the safari capture spectacular paddy fields, water reservoirs, and ruins of Sigiriya and Dambulla and recall Sri Lanka's inspiring history.
In the afternoon you will have an opportunity to taste a local lunch cooked by yourself and swim a magnificent water reservoirs with panoramic surroundings. Later we will drop you off at your hotel in Pasikuda/Kalkuda
We should spend about 5 hrs transport time for Passikudha to Sigiriya & Comeback to Sigiriya
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Golden Temple of Dambulla
Dambulla is part of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Five caves made of living rock and decorated with sculptures and murals are the most significant heritage. Pre-Brahmi inscriptions dating back to the third century BC, and murals from the eighteenth century, show human activity over a long time. This site was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The Dambulla Project, Central Cultural Fund, was responsible for mural conservation from 1982 to 1998. The Dambulla Project, which is the only research center for murals and headquarters for mural conservation, also maintains Sri Lanka's only mural museum. This Project is also responsible for mural conservation in the surrounding temples. It is located at Dambulla Cave Temple.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Sinhagiri, also known as Sigiriya, is an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka's northern Matale District. It is located near Dambulla in Central Province. This site is of historic and archaeological importance. It is dominated by a huge column of rock measuring 180m (590 ft). According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Culavamsa, the area was once a forest. After storms and landslides, it became a hill. King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) selected the area as his capital. This rock was his foundation and he decorated the sides of his palace with colorful frescoes. He built a gateway in the form of a huge lion on a small plateau located halfway up this rock's side. This structure is the source of the name Sinhagiri (the Lion Rock), which is an etymology that is similar to Sinhapura (the Sanskrit name for Singapore, The Lion City).
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Traveller should spend about 5 hrs transport time for Passikudha to Sigiriya & Comeback to Sigiriya
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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