From Katunayake to Sigiriya And Kandy Private Transfer

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Katunayake-Sigiriya
1 stop
1
Dambulla Cave Temple
Located in central Sri Lanka, the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple is a living Buddhist site that is focused on a series of five cave shrines. Inhabited by forest-dwelling Buddhist monks since the 3rd century BCE, these natural caves have been transformed continuously throughout the historical period into one of the largest and most outstanding Buddhist complexes in the Southern and South Eastern Asian region, showcasing innovative approaches to interior layout and decoration. In keeping with a longstanding tradition associated with living Buddhist ritual practices and continuous royal patronage, the cave shrines underwent several renovation and refurbishing programmes before assuming their present interior forms in the 18th century. The vast internal spaces of the cave shrines are not compartmentalized, but are spatially differentiated by a deliberate and subtle arrangement of polychrome sculpture of exceptional craftsmanship and decorated with brilliant compositions of mural paintings
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Sigiriya
3 stops
2
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Sigiriya Rock Fortress of Sri Lanka is considered by the local population as the 8th Wonder of the World, retroflex ancient City Planning, Hydraulic Technology, Defense, Arts, Garden landscaping and Engineering around 5th Century AD. Called also as the "Lion Rock" it reaches a height of 200 meters from the surrounding landscape. Sigiriya is located at Matale district near Dambulla. It can be reached along Colombo- Habarana highway by turning towards east from Inamaluwa. Proceeding about 10 km from Inamaluwa and passing Kimbissa township one arrives at Sigiriya.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress might be stealing the show as a must-visit destination in Sri Lanka but the Pidurangala Rock, located just 2.5 km north of it, comes in as a close second; possibly offering even more panoramic views than its counterpart! It is a hidden gem now slowly gaining popularity thanks to the cult of growing Instagram influencers who have sealed the site’s fate, as one of the most scenic spots in the region. However, Pidurangala Rock also lays claim to its own fascinating history. This is closely tied to that of the Lion Rock aka the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the king who made it his royal abode.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park Sri Lanka, located in central Sri Lanka, is renowned for its diverse wildlife and lush landscapes. Famous for the annual “Gathering,” where hundreds of elephants congregate around Minneriya Tank, the park also hosts leopards, sloth bears, and numerous bird species, making it a popular wildlife sanctuary. A safari in Minneriya National Park offers a thrilling wildlife experience, highlighting the iconic “Gathering” of elephants. Visitors can explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, spotting elephants, leopards, monkeys, and various bird species. The safari also takes you through scenic landscapes, including the picturesque Minneriya Tank and surrounding forests.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
sigiriya to kandy drop
1 stop
5
Nalanda Gedige
Nalanda Gedige is an ancient and mysterious edifice near Matale that has confounded researchers with its strange mix of Hindu and Buddhist architecture. Believed to be at least a thousand years old the structure; the structure was rediscovered in 1893 by the Archaeological Commissioner of Sri Lanka at the time
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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