Discover a captivating world UNESCO heritage two sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by cycle. This tour offers an incredible cycle safari experience along the cultural corridor to the countryside. Your cycle safari stretches 10Km around the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock to most excited local village in Sri Lanka. During the safari capturing a spectacular paddy fields, water reservoirs and ruins of Sigiriya and Dambulla that you can recall Sri Lanka inspire history.
In the afternoon you will be an opportunity to taste a local lunch cooked by yourself and swim a magnificent water reservoirs with the panoramic surround. Later we will drop off at your hotel in Colombo, We should spend to 6-7 hours transfer time Colombo to Sigiriya & Comeback to your Colombo Hotel .
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local Village Lunch
✔ Pick up and Drop off at your own place
✔ A private air conditioned vehicle transport
✔ Cost of Cycle and equipment
✔ All Government taxes and service charges
✔ Professional English Speaking Guide with Cycle Safari Guide
✖ Entrance tickets ( Sigiriya Lion Rock -30$/Dambulla Cave Temple -10$)
Pickup Locations
1. Hilton Colombo Residences
2. Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Additional Info: We pick up you at your hotel in Colombo.
Itinerary
1
Golden Temple of Dambulla
Dambulla is part of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Five caves made of living rock and decorated with sculptures and murals are the most significant heritage. Pre-Brahmi inscriptions dating back to the third century BC, and murals from the eighteenth centuries, show human activity over a long time. This site was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The Dambulla Project, Central Cultural Fund, was responsible for mural conservation from 1982 to 1998.
The Dambulla Project, which is the only research center for murals and headquarters for mural conservation, also maintains Sri Lanka's only mural museum. This Project is also responsible for mural conservation in the surrounding temples. It is located at Dambulla Cave Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Sinhagiri, also known as Sigiriya, is an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka's northern Matale District. It is located near Dambulla in Central Province. This site is of historic and archaeological importance. It is dominated by a huge column of rock measuring 180m (590 ft).
According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Culavamsa, the area was once a forest. After storms and landslides, it became a hill. King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) selected the area as his capital. This rock was his foundation and he decorated the sides of his palace with colorful frescoes. He built a gateway in a form of a huge lion on a small plateau located halfway up this rock's side. This structure is the source of the name Sinhagiri (the Lion Rock), which is an etymology that is similar to Sinhapura (the Sanskrit name for Singapore, The Lion City).
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Colombo to Sigiriya & comeback to Colombo transport time is about 06-07 hours
