Private Day Trip to Hiriwaduna Village and Sigiriya from Kandy | La Vacanza Travel

Private Day Trip to Hiriwaduna Village and Sigiriya from Kandy

Duration: 12 hours
Destination: Sri Lanka, Central Province, Kandy
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  • 12 hours
  • Kandy
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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
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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

Inclusions
  • 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

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • 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
Departure Point

Kandy, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
All hotels and places in Kandy


Departure Time

06:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

12 hours


User's Reviews

Barnsey44

28 Dec, 2017

This was a great way to experience village life in Sri Lanka. The bullock ride at the start is enjoyable but rough, then you ride a canoe to a village house to have small snacks made by the local women and also enjoy some herbal tea. They show you how they make rice flour and bamboo roofs for the homes. The canoe ride was great fun and they pick out the wildlife for you as well as making jewellery and hats from the local water lilies. The lunch provided was very nice and a great way to try traditional Sri Lankan dishes. A fun day out.

Rebecca S

27 Oct, 2017

A very enjoyable day. The driver was excellent at spotting wildlife for us. We were a little disappointed with the guide as there was a lot of extra's we were offered, but he was not impressed when we refused. Village members and boat trip were excellent. Sigiriya is a tough climb and a degree of fitness is required. A nice way to see parts of Sri Lanka.

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