Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 37
Sigiriya - Archaeological Museum (22 min) Sigiriya Fortress (17 min) The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (33 min) Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Cobra Hood Cave (21 min) MInneriya Jeep Safari Service (9 min) Thalkote Wewa (22 min) Hurulu Eco Park (13 min) Park, safari, and elephant Minneriya National Park (20 min) This sprawling preserve features a large 3rd-century reservoir, plus elephants & other wildlife. Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (16 min) Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. Minneriya Wewa (40 min) Elephant, reservoir, and wildlife Sigiri Art Gallery (19 min) Habarana lake (13 min) Lake and elephant Sarath Safari Sigiriya (20 min) Pidurangala (17 min) Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Sigiriya - Boulder Garden (21 min) |