From Negombo to Sigiriya Rock & Minneriya Safari
About this activity
Duration: 7 -8 hours
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Experience
Begin your journey after an early breakfast with a pickup from your hotel in Negombo, then set off towards the historic Sigiriya region.
Continue the journey with a visit to the Sigiriya rock fortress, Sigiriya Rock Fortress is UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most dramatic, inspiring and beautiful historical locations in the world. A mythical past of feuding dynasties suits Sigiriya’s striking setting- it was built in 5th century AD by king, Kasyapa, as a fortress-palace. The palace complex at the foot of the rock still has the remains of four indoor swimming pools where the king’s 500 concubines bathed. The palace structure was built with complex water arteries in the walls that provided natural air conditioning in the hot climate. On the summit, reached with the help of metal staircases and ladders, you can see the remains of the palace walls, gardens and ponds.
The mirror walls of the Sigiriya rock still retain the world-famous frescoes of the king’s concubines, who originated from all parts of the world.
Head to Minneriya National Park, Minneriya National Park boasts an unusually wide range of habitat types.
Minneriya National Park is considered an important feeding ground for elephants in the vicinity of Matale, Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee and is famed for its 'Elephant Gathering' -a spectacular phenomenon during the long dry seasons when hundreds of elephants can be seen feeding on the grasslands bordering the tank while others cool off in its refreshing water. This annual event is a unique spectacle attracting hundreds of wildlife fanatics every year but elephants are present here year round so you will have good chances of seeing them even if your travel dates do not coincide with the Elephant Gathering.
After an exciting day of sightseeing, relax on the drive back to your hotel in Negombo .
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Negombo, Sri Lanka
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