02 Days Private Dambulla & Habarana Tour With Village Experience From Colombo

2 days
Private
About this activity

Day 01

Your Friendly Driver will Meet in Hotels in Colombo City Center and Start your Journey around 0600 Hrs .After 04 Hours Journey you will reach Your First Leg of your tour. The 08th Wonder of World “Sigiriya rock fortress” SIGIRIYA ROCK- The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa for his new capital.

You will be able to view the beautiful architecture of the palace and look at PAINTINGS- The theories and views on the subject of the paintings may be divided into two broad categories: firstly they portray human beings, i.e., queens, princesses and maids of the court of Kassapa I (AC 479-497).

1400Hrs Will proceed to Lunch (Own Expenses) after lunch you will star your journey to Minneriya for Jeep Safari Minneriya National Park - This National Park with 8889 hectares in extent is famous for it large population of elephants in herds of 100 to 150 
Day 02 Breakfast at hotel 0800Hrs proceed to Hiriwadunna Village Tour : So it’s lifetime opportunity to be emerged in the nature and culture of real Sri Lanka. Village tours operate in the Small Village Called Hiriwadunna, only about a few miles from the Habarana Town.. Complete package includes a Bullock cart ride, Boat Ride, Visit a Village House, See a local Vegetable garden, have a local lunch and Take a Tuk-Tuk Ride.Bullock Cart Ride Usually this 03 hour trek begins with a Bullock Cart Ride to Hiriwadunna through unbeaten village tracks. Catamaran Boat Ride Catamaran Boat Ride takes place on the Hiriwadunna lake. You will cruise admiring the amazing views besides the lake which is also overlooking the Sigiriya and pidurangala rocks. .

Village House & Lunch You can observe a traditional daily live of a real village house. Should not miss a visit to the paddy field, See a garden where endemic vegetable grown. Climb the tree house next to the paddy field where farmers sleeps at night and try to keep animals away from the paddy. You can enjoy a simple traditional meal prepared by a village woman the using the Farmer’s hand-picked vegetables from the plot. If time permits you can also see how a village woman cook a traditional meal or a roti. After lunch there will be small presentation of how to make a roof out of coconut leaves and how to use kulla and mirisgala to separate rice seeds from the husks and straw.Tuktuk Ride Short Catamaran Ride back to the other banks of the lake. At the end of the village tour you will be taking a Tuk-Tuk ride few-miles back to the main road- Habarana After Village Tour You Will Proceed to Colombo APROX 1500Hrs.

Included
  • Overnight accommodation at Habarana or Sigiriya
  • 01 Lunch 01 Breakfast
  • Entrance fees ( Minneria National Park )
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English Speaking Driver
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant meals not included
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70% Aquatic
30%
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