Sri Lanka · Village Tours

Pidurangala and Hiriwaduna Village Tour From Sigiriya

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sigiriya. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Sunrise climb to sacred Pidurangala Rock
  • 02 Views of Sigiriya Rock and the surrounding valley
  • 03 Village experience in Hiriwaduna
  • 04 Bullock cart ride through rural landscapes
  • 05 Catamaran boat trip on the lake
  • 06 Authentic Sri Lankan lunch at a local village home
  • 07 Chance to climb a traditional tree house lookout
  • 08 English-speaking guide and hotel pickup in Sigiriya

Start your day before sunrise with a climb to Pidurangala, a sacred Buddhist site near Sigiriya, where sweeping views over the valley and Sigiriya Rock make for a memorable morning. This more strenuous ascent rewards you with a peaceful atmosphere and one of the area’s most striking viewpoints.

Later, experience rural Sri Lankan life in Hiriwaduna village. Travel along natural trails, enjoy a bullock cart ride and a catamaran boat trip, and take in views of Sigiriya in the distance. The day also includes a visit to a local village home for an authentic Sri Lankan lunch prepared with freshly grown produce, plus a chance to climb a traditional tree house lookout.

Start your day before sunrise with a climb to Pidurangala, a sacred Buddhist site near Sigiriya, where sweeping views over the valley and Sigiriya Rock make for a memorable morning.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Sigiriya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pidurangala is a Buddhist sacred place which has been built in the mountain area and it is 340 m height from the Sea level. This can be found in the north from Sigiriya. Pidurangala Temple has been offered to Buddhist monks in the ancient time. Climbing to the Pidurangala rock is more strenuous than climbing Sigiriya.Hiriwadunna is a beautiful village shaded on either side by a dry zone shrub forest, with unpaved gravel paths and humble village folk will give you a chance to witness the environment of a typical Sri Lankan village life and spot a few unique species of birds . A ride on a bullock cart along a dirt track and through rice paddies down to the picturesque Hiriwadunna Lake will leave you with a sense of peacefulness. This is an unforgettable experience for visitors and will most definitely be one of the places they feel most at peace, during the time spent in Sri Lanka.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sigiriya. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Comfirtable A/C Vehicle
  • Fuel Charges
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • All Government Tax & Charges

What's Not Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Any other tour or service not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Sigiriya.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Sigiriya.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Sigiriya..

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