Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 29
Habarana lake (24 min) Lake and elephant Sigiri Safari (9 min) Minneriya Wewa (45 min) Elephant, reservoir, and wildlife Hurulu Eco Park (24 min) Park, safari, and elephant Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (9 min) Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. Sigiriya - Archaeological Museum (12 min) Thalkote Wewa (16 min) Minneriya National Park (25 min) This sprawling preserve features a large 3rd-century reservoir, plus elephants & other wildlife. Sarath Safari Sigiriya (1 min) Pidurangala (9 min) Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Cobra Hood Cave (3 min) Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (25 min) Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Sigiri Art Gallery (17 min) Sigiriya - Boulder Garden (14 min) Sigiriya Fortress (16 min) The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. |