Things to do in Sigiriya Sri Lanka - My Ceylon Adventures

Top of the Sigiriya fortress, Sri Lanka.

Aerial view of Sigiriya rock, Sri Lanka.

Wall arts in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Top of the Sigiriya fortress, Sri Lanka.

Aerial view of Sigiriya rock, Sri Lanka.

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Things to do in Sigiriya

Things To Do

Day Tour

Sigiriya

Ancient Kingdom

Ruins

Matale

Mountains

Historical

Forest

Nature

Sigiriya (Matale)

Sigiriya is the most tourist attractive city in Sri Lanka and 95% of travelers visiting Sigiriya explore the Lion Rocks in Sigiriya. Lion Rock Sigiriya located 190 km away from the Colombo and North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Folktales say Sigiriya Lion Rock built by Sri Lanka mighty Emperor Ravana’s grandfather and those days used to call “Aloka Mandawa” literally meaning “Lighting Palace”. Because Palace built 660 Ft above the ground level and when palace was lighting entire area will be lighting.

However official historical journals say Sigiriya Lion Rock built by King 1^st Kasyapa in the 5^th century A.D and Sigiriya Lion Rock is a great fortress in Asia. It is complex of buildings, part royal palace, part fortified town and water gardens on par with the best in the ancient world, constitute a magnificent and unique architectural feat of the ancient Sinhalese. In a sheltered packet approached by spiral stairway are the famous Sigiriya frescos, the earliest surviving pictorial art of Sri Lanka and of the same period as the Ajantha fresco of India. The summit of the rock with an area of nearly one hc was the site of the palace. In 1982 UNESCO listed World Heritage Site and It is regarded as the 8^th Wonder of ancient the World in 1998.

There are many things to do in Sigiriya and you can explore the beauty of Sigiriya various way in your Sri Lanka Holiday. Sigiriya things to do not just ordinary excursions and all activities in Sigiriya spice up adding local experiences. Sigiriya things to do ended with many local experiences’ integrations.

The tourists do rod fishing in Sigiriya “Egoda Wewa water tanks” in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

Inland Fishing in Sigiriya

Sigiriya fishing tour blends with local experiences and you will experience Sri Lankan lunch with basic cooking demonstration. Sigiriya fishing takes place traditional way using local fishing rod and after the fishing you will experience the traditional people living style.

1 - 4 Pax
3 - 4 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

35 $

The cyclists ride in beautiful nature in Sigiriya area in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya
100 - 110 km

Sigiriya to Anuradhapura Cycle Tour

Sigiriya to Anuradhapura cycling tour exploring the beauty of countryside and it is really worth cycle tour explore about the beauty of Sri Lanka. Mostly you will get flat terrain and from Sigiriya to Anuradhapura cycle tour based in over the water tanks, greenish paddy fields.

1 - 7+ Pax
8 - 8 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

108 $

A girl explore the Sigiriya kingdom area in Sri lanka

Sigiriya

Sigiriya Village Experience Tour

Sigiriya Village tour explore beauty of Sri Lanka Countryside and experience traditional village way of functioning. You can experience ancient transportation methods, farming and paddy fields, irrigation system, locals’ customs and hospitality.

1 - 1+ Pax
2 - 3 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

15 $

The Knuckles Mountain Range Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya
72 - 80 km

Sigiriya to Kandy Cycle Tour

Sigiriya to Kandy cycle tour is a challenging cycle tour in Sigiriya and it is the one of epic cycle tours in Sri Lanka. The tour is scenic and based in Knuckle’s mountain range.

1 - 7+ Pax
8 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

72 $

~~99$~~

A group photo of Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa Cycle Tour session in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya
100 - 110 km

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa Cycle Tour

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa Cycle Tour based in the countryside and while you are cycling, you will explore the ancient irrigation, paddy cultivation system and people living style in the countryside. Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa cycle tour is experiencing all about beauty of the countryside and over the 2000-year-old history.

1 - 7+ Pax
8 - 8 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

90 $

A man cycling in Sigiriya countryside in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya
25 - 30 km

Cycling in Sigiriya Countryside

Sigiriya cycling tour based around the Lion Rocks and it is an experiential cycle tour in Sri Lanka. You will experience the ancient time self-sufficiency of countryside, living style and local foods. It is cycling over the water tanks, experience the ancient irrigation and cultivation system.

1 - 7+ Pax
3 - 4 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

35 $

The tourist couple watching elephants in Safari in Sigiriya Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

Elephant Safari in Sigiriya

Sigiriya highly diversified touristic city in Sri Lanka and tourist able to explore cultural, nature, historical places in one place. Sigiriya surrounded by three national parks Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park and Hurulu Eco-Park National Park.

1 - 6 Pax
3 - 3 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

30 $

The group of tourists tour with hot air balloon in Sigiriya Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

Hot Air Ballooning in Sigiriya

Hot Air Ballooning in Sri Lanka operates only in Sigiriya and you can explore the stunning landscapes in the air. Hot Air Ballooning in Sri Lanka is exciting things to do in Sigiriya and it is a different way of exploring the beauty of Sigiriya countryside in bird's-eye view.

1 - 1+ Pax
3 - 3 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

165 $

A couple watching birds in Sigiriya Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

Bird Watching Tour in Sigiriya

Sigiriya Bird watching tour is a wonderful birding tour in Sri Lanka and Sigiriya bird watching tour in the dry zone of Sri Lanka and specially from December–February period of the year you can spot many migrating birds.

1 - 6 Pax
2 - 3 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

20 $

The tourists visit Sigiriya Lion's Rock In Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

Sigiriya City Tour with Expert Guide

Sigiriya City tour is a comprehensive full day city tour covering all iconic places and exploring history, culture, nature, wildlife and blends with local experiences. Sigiriya city tour handle by expert local guide by safari jeep.

1 - 7+ Pax

Starting From: (Per Person)

98 $

The tourists do rod fishing in Sigiriya “Egoda Wewa water tanks” in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

Inland Fishing in Sigiriya

Sigiriya fishing tour blends with local experiences and you will experience Sri Lankan lunch with basic cooking demonstration. Sigiriya fishing takes place traditional way using local fishing rod and after the fishing you will experience the traditional people living style.

1 - 4 Pax
3 - 4 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

35 $

The cyclists ride in beautiful nature in Sigiriya area in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya
100 - 110 km

Sigiriya to Anuradhapura Cycle Tour

Sigiriya to Anuradhapura cycling tour exploring the beauty of countryside and it is really worth cycle tour explore about the beauty of Sri Lanka. Mostly you will get flat terrain and from Sigiriya to Anuradhapura cycle tour based in over the water tanks, greenish paddy fields.

1 - 7+ Pax
8 - 8 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

108 $

A girl explore the Sigiriya kingdom area in Sri lanka

Sigiriya

Sigiriya Village Experience Tour

Sigiriya Village tour explore beauty of Sri Lanka Countryside and experience traditional village way of functioning. You can experience ancient transportation methods, farming and paddy fields, irrigation system, locals’ customs and hospitality.

1 - 1+ Pax
2 - 3 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

15 $

The Knuckles Mountain Range Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya
72 - 80 km

Sigiriya to Kandy Cycle Tour

Sigiriya to Kandy cycle tour is a challenging cycle tour in Sigiriya and it is the one of epic cycle tours in Sri Lanka. The tour is scenic and based in Knuckle’s mountain range.

1 - 7+ Pax
8 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

72 $

~~99$~~

A group photo of Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa Cycle Tour session in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya
100 - 110 km

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa Cycle Tour

Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa Cycle Tour based in the countryside and while you are cycling, you will explore the ancient irrigation, paddy cultivation system and people living style in the countryside. Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa cycle tour is experiencing all about beauty of the countryside and over the 2000-year-old history.

1 - 7+ Pax
8 - 8 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

90 $

A man cycling in Sigiriya countryside in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya
25 - 30 km

Cycling in Sigiriya Countryside

Sigiriya cycling tour based around the Lion Rocks and it is an experiential cycle tour in Sri Lanka. You will experience the ancient time self-sufficiency of countryside, living style and local foods. It is cycling over the water tanks, experience the ancient irrigation and cultivation system.

1 - 7+ Pax
3 - 4 hours

Starting From: (Per Person)

35 $

Excursions

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Based On Traveller Visits & Local Insights

Sri Lankan leopard spotted in the nature habitat, Yala national park, Sri Lanka.

Yala
6 Tours

Things to do in Yala

Yala national park is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka but highest domestic and foreign travelers are visiting national park in Sri Lanka. Yala national park in Southern province. Yala national park consists 5 blocks, and it is bordering to Indian Ocean. Yala every block has unique experience such as Yala East national park entrance in Arugam Bay side is Yala National park block - 5 and it is specialized wetland birds species. You cannot spot such number of bird species any other blocks in Yala national park.

Starting From: (Per Person)

45$

Two young asian elephants in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

Udawalawe
3 Tours

Things to do in Udawalawe

tween Ella and Yala, belongs to Ratnapura district. Udawalawe national park is the highest elephant density recorded national park in Sri Lanka. Udawalawe national park spread over 30,000 hectares and Udawalawe national park belongs to wet-dry zone national park category. National Park established in 1972 and most population in Udawalawe living with shifting cultivation (Chena). Udawalawe things to do blends with local experiences and exploring about the nature, culture of the community.

Starting From: (Per Person)

30$

Sri Dalada Esala Perahera Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Kandy
10 Tours

Things to do in Kandy

Kandy is the wonderful tourist location in Sri Lanka and 80% of travelers visiting one of place in Sri Lanka. Kandy is the best and high secured kingdom comparative to all other Kingdoms of Sri Lanka. Kingdom of Kandy is the second longest kingdom after the first kingdom of Anuradhapura. Kandy kingdom located central part of the island and naturally Kandy kingdom covered range of mountains.

Starting From: (Per Person)

25$

Famous Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, Demodara, Sri Lanka.

Ella
4 Tours

Things to do in Ella

Ella is a small city in Uva province and smallest touristic city in Sri Lanka but one of highly tourist attraction city. Ella became highly popular tourist place in a decade ago and because of scenic train journey. Most of the travellers are visiting Ella to explore about the British masterpiece construction of Ella's nine-arch bridge. Highly attractive things to do in Ella are experience Kandy to Ella's train tour, explore the nine-arch bridge and Ella Gap landscapes. My Ceylon Adventures things to do in Ella activities blend with those tourist attractions, exploring the beauty of attractions in different perspective.

Starting From: (Per Person)

35$

Vatadageya ancient structure Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Polonnaruwa
3 Tours

Things to do in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa history goes beyond the Great King Ravana era and ancient time Polonnaruwa introduced as “Pulasthipura” and King Vijayabahu - i was the 1st king rule the Polonnaruwa in 1070 – 1110. There are 20 Sri Lankan kings ruled the Polonnaruwa from 1070 – 1293. Polonnaruwa kingdom remains 223 years. Again, shifted to Yapahuwa (North Western Part of the Island).

Starting From: (Per Person)

35$

Samadhi Buddha Statue in ancient ruins town Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Anuradhapura
3 Tours

Things to do in Anuradhapura

Sacred City of Anuradhapura in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura was the first kingdom of the ancient Sri Lanka, founded by King Pandukabhaya in 377 BC. King Pandukabhaya is the longest period in Sri Lanka (70 Years). There are 126 Kings ruled the Anuradhapura kingdom in 1454 years and Anuradhapura is the longest kingdom ruled by Sri Lankan kings. There are few highlighting kings in Anuradhapura kingdom.

Starting From: (Per Person)

57$

Beautiful aerial view of the Galle fort in the summer, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Galle
6 Tours

Things to do in Galle

Galle is another beautiful goldi sands beach in Southern coast and situated 173 Km away from the Colombo. Galle is the key business hub in Southern province and Galle is the economic center of the southern coast since ancient era. Galle harbour is a natural harbour in South-West coast of Sri Lanka. Galle port is the one of ancient key trading port in Sri Lanka since 12th c and hence, Galle became the strategic business city in Asia because of the Galle Port.

Starting From: (Per Person)

20$

Mangrove forest in the Kalpitiya lagoon at Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

Kalpitiya
4 Tours

Things to do in Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya, situated 140 km away from the Colombo airport (BIA) and north-western province of Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya's ancient time belongs to Magamthota harbour (Thambapanni). Kalpitiya was highly important trading port in the 4th century–12th century in Sri Lanka. History reveals ancient era natives did Pearl collecting in Kalpitiya and Puttalm coast. Kalpitiya belongs to Puttalm district. Kalpitiya belongs to the 1st Kingdom of Anuradhapura kingdom and many south Indian invasions arrived in Sri Lanka because Kalpitiya–Thambapani significance of Thamabapani port and pearl wealth.

Starting From: (Per Person)

25$

Sri Lankan leopard spotted in the nature habitat, Yala national park, Sri Lanka.

Yala
6 Tours

Things to do in Yala

Yala national park is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka but highest domestic and foreign travelers are visiting national park in Sri Lanka. Yala national park in Southern province. Yala national park consists 5 blocks, and it is bordering to Indian Ocean. Yala every block has unique experience such as Yala East national park entrance in Arugam Bay side is Yala National park block - 5 and it is specialized wetland birds species. You cannot spot such number of bird species any other blocks in Yala national park.

Starting From: (Per Person)

45$

Two young asian elephants in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

Udawalawe
3 Tours

Things to do in Udawalawe

tween Ella and Yala, belongs to Ratnapura district. Udawalawe national park is the highest elephant density recorded national park in Sri Lanka. Udawalawe national park spread over 30,000 hectares and Udawalawe national park belongs to wet-dry zone national park category. National Park established in 1972 and most population in Udawalawe living with shifting cultivation (Chena). Udawalawe things to do blends with local experiences and exploring about the nature, culture of the community.

Starting From: (Per Person)

30$

Sri Dalada Esala Perahera Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Kandy
10 Tours

Things to do in Kandy

Kandy is the wonderful tourist location in Sri Lanka and 80% of travelers visiting one of place in Sri Lanka. Kandy is the best and high secured kingdom comparative to all other Kingdoms of Sri Lanka. Kingdom of Kandy is the second longest kingdom after the first kingdom of Anuradhapura. Kandy kingdom located central part of the island and naturally Kandy kingdom covered range of mountains.

Starting From: (Per Person)

25$

Famous Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, Demodara, Sri Lanka.

Ella
4 Tours

Things to do in Ella

Ella is a small city in Uva province and smallest touristic city in Sri Lanka but one of highly tourist attraction city. Ella became highly popular tourist place in a decade ago and because of scenic train journey. Most of the travellers are visiting Ella to explore about the British masterpiece construction of Ella's nine-arch bridge. Highly attractive things to do in Ella are experience Kandy to Ella's train tour, explore the nine-arch bridge and Ella Gap landscapes. My Ceylon Adventures things to do in Ella activities blend with those tourist attractions, exploring the beauty of attractions in different perspective.

Starting From: (Per Person)

35$

Vatadageya ancient structure Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Polonnaruwa
3 Tours

Things to do in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa history goes beyond the Great King Ravana era and ancient time Polonnaruwa introduced as “Pulasthipura” and King Vijayabahu - i was the 1st king rule the Polonnaruwa in 1070 – 1110. There are 20 Sri Lankan kings ruled the Polonnaruwa from 1070 – 1293. Polonnaruwa kingdom remains 223 years. Again, shifted to Yapahuwa (North Western Part of the Island).

Starting From: (Per Person)

35$

Samadhi Buddha Statue in ancient ruins town Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Anuradhapura
3 Tours

Things to do in Anuradhapura

Sacred City of Anuradhapura in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura was the first kingdom of the ancient Sri Lanka, founded by King Pandukabhaya in 377 BC. King Pandukabhaya is the longest period in Sri Lanka (70 Years). There are 126 Kings ruled the Anuradhapura kingdom in 1454 years and Anuradhapura is the longest kingdom ruled by Sri Lankan kings. There are few highlighting kings in Anuradhapura kingdom.

Starting From: (Per Person)

57$

Beautiful aerial view of the Galle fort in the summer, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Galle
6 Tours

Things to do in Galle

Galle is another beautiful goldi sands beach in Southern coast and situated 173 Km away from the Colombo. Galle is the key business hub in Southern province and Galle is the economic center of the southern coast since ancient era. Galle harbour is a natural harbour in South-West coast of Sri Lanka. Galle port is the one of ancient key trading port in Sri Lanka since 12th c and hence, Galle became the strategic business city in Asia because of the Galle Port.

Starting From: (Per Person)

20$

Mangrove forest in the Kalpitiya lagoon at Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

Kalpitiya
4 Tours

Things to do in Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya, situated 140 km away from the Colombo airport (BIA) and north-western province of Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya's ancient time belongs to Magamthota harbour (Thambapanni). Kalpitiya was highly important trading port in the 4th century–12th century in Sri Lanka. History reveals ancient era natives did Pearl collecting in Kalpitiya and Puttalm coast. Kalpitiya belongs to Puttalm district. Kalpitiya belongs to the 1st Kingdom of Anuradhapura kingdom and many south Indian invasions arrived in Sri Lanka because Kalpitiya–Thambapani significance of Thamabapani port and pearl wealth.

Starting From: (Per Person)

25$