Sigiriya and Minneriya Great Escape
Description
Minneriya Flood Plains, one of most beautiful landscapes in North Central Province Sri Lanka with a land extent of 88890 ha where especially home for Wild Elephants and other 24 Species of Mammals, 160 Species of Birds, 09 Species of Amphibians, 25 Species of Reptiles, 26 Species of Fish, and 75 Species of Butterflies. Minneriya has been accredited as National Wildlife Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation as well that highly restricted with regulations but amply open for public year around with some closing periods due to monsoon rain and flooding of the plains. The flood plains appear as the most popular Sri Lankan wild elephants sighting and facilitate with Jeeps and appropriate safari fleets. Hiring a trekker is viable for enhance the experience with proper knowledge and Entrance Fees are regulated by National Wildlife of Sri Lanka and Jeeps are provided by private operators. 400 km return day tour is easily possible from Colombo / Negombo or even from Bentota Beach areas.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Climbing the Rock Fortress Sigiriya “The 8th Wonder” where you count average 1200 steps to 660 ft that a palace was built on rocky citadel surrounded by thick jungle. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is the authentic marvel of Lankan skills that a Citadel built over 200M top of the rock with amazing Infrastructures, Entertainments, Wall Frescos, Mirror Wall, Rock Pools, Water Gardens and Royal Buildings renowned as the 8th Wonder and accredited as UNESCO World Heritage.
Minneriya Flood Plains, one of most beautiful landscapes in North Central Province Sri Lanka with a land extent of 88890 ha where especially home for Wild Elephants and other 24 Species of Mammals, 160 Species of Birds, 09 Species of Amphibians, 25 Species of Reptiles, 26 Species of Fish, and 75 Species of Butterflies. Minneriya has been accredited as National Wildlife Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation as well that highly restricted with regulations but amply open for public year around with some closing periods due to monsoon rain and flooding of the plains. The flood plains appear as the most popular Sri Lankan wild elephants sighting and facilitate with Jeeps and appropriate safari fleets. Hiring a trekker is viable for enhance the experience with proper knowledge and Entrance Fees are regulated by National Wildlife of Sri Lanka and Jeeps are provided by private operators.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We'll pick you up by any hotel in Colombo or Negombo
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
It was my 1st visit to Sri Lanka as organised by this esteem co. lead by Mr Namal our tour guide. We are blessed to engage them esp our tour guide who are very professional throughout the journey. What was best,was that my sister gave me a surprise birthday celebration assisted by the staff on a train. Will be going for another trip to cover other destination. Kudos! Mr Namal and team God bless and Big Thank you....
