Sri Lanka · Wildlife

14-Hour Sigiriya and Minneriya Tour with Elephant Watching

14 Hours Round trip from Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the splendid Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and one of the wonders of the world
02 Explore Minneriya National Park, known as an elephant hub
03 Watch elephants in their natural habitat
04 Combine Sri Lanka's heritage and wildlife highlights in a single day

Visit the splendid Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and one of the wonders of the world, and explore the elephant hub of Minneriya National Park on this 14-hour tour in Sri Lanka. Starting from Kandy or Habarana, this experience combines one of the country's most famous heritage sites with the chance to watch elephants in their natural habitat. Discover the natural highlights of these two famous tourist attractions in a single day.

Visit Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress built by a King of Sri Lanka named 'Kassyapa'.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Habarana

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Minneriya Elephant Safari

Start the tour at 7:30 am from Kandy or Habarana with your tour guide.
Visit Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress built by a King of Sri Lanka named 'Kassyapa'.
Have lunch at a local place or in a good restaurant.
Drive to Minneriya National Park at around 2:30 pm.
Spend time in the park and enjoy watching the elephants.
Trace the largest gatherings of wild elephants before returning to Kandy or Habarana.