The 4 Best Sigiriya Rock Fortress Tours in Anuradhapura

1.Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $60Our pick

You’ll spend a full day with a private driver, climbing Sigiriya Lion Rock before taking a Jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park. Expect hotel pickup, bottled water, sweeping views, ancient frescoes, and a strong chance to see elephants. Kumaran is one driver associated with the experience.

“It was a great day and Kumaran was great at showing us the nearby sights and attractions. We didn't get to see Minneriya national park on the day, so went to Kaudulla park instead which was still great, and he took good care on the trip!”

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2.Sigiriya & Habarana: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $275

Rise before dawn for hotel pickup, a Sri Lankan breakfast, and a sunrise balloon flight over Kandalama Lake, Habarana, villages, temples, and fields. Pilot Mustafa keeps the flight calm and well explained. Sigiriya may appear in the distance, but the wind decides your exact view.

““From takeoff to landing, the hot air balloon journey was smooth, safe, and breathtaking. Floating above the landscape at sunrise was a once-in-a-lifetime feeling.””

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3.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya , Dambulla and Pidurangala Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $38Best value

Set out from Anuradhapura at 7:30 am in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, climb Sigiriya Rock, and hike Pidurangala Rock. Bottled water and hotel transfers are included, but admission fees, lunch, and the advertised elephant orphanage visit need careful checking.

“Sigiriya is absolutely one of the great sights in the world, containing the ruins of a 5th century CE castle on a massive monolith, and surrounding gardens. Two levels of challenge- at the very top are the ruins of the palace, but for those of uRead more”

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4.Day Tour from dambulla to Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Start at 4:30 am with Saman Travels for a private drive from Dambulla to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Guide Samar can take your group into the ancient city by vehicle, avoiding a bicycle rental, with possible wildlife sightings between the two sites.

“Watching the morning sunrise from the top of Sigiriya was breathtaking. The day tour through Polonnaruwa was amazing and Samar was a great host.”

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