From Kandy: Sigiriya Rock & Elephant Safari Private Day Tour
Overview
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12 hours
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Discover Sri Lanka’s top highlights on a private day tour from Kandy to Sigiriya. Choose to climb Sigiriya Lion Rock (UNESCO) or Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views of Sigiriya. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and enjoy a 3hour 4x4 elephant safari in Minneriya National Park or Eco Park.
Prefer culture over wildlife? Select the Sigiriya Village Safari as an optional alternative to the elephant safari. Travel with a private driver-guide by Tuk-Tuk or air-conditioned van, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- Choose Sigiriya Lion Rock or Pidurangala Rock
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)
- 3 hour Elephant Safari in Minneriya or Eco Park
- Optional Sigiriya Village Safari instead of safari
- Private driver-guide with Kandy hotel pickup
- Tuk-Tuk or air-conditioned van transport
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sri Muthumariamman Temple
Muthumariamman Temple or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a Hindu temple in Matale, Sri Lanka. The prefix “Muthu”, literally means “pearl”. "Mari" means rain and "Amman" means mother in Tamil language. The temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility.
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Choose to climb the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock or opt for Pidurangala Rock. Sigiriya offers ancient frescoes, mirror walls, and stunning summit views from this UNESCO World Heritage fortress.
Options
Tuk-Tuk Option
Tuk-Tuk Pickup included
Van Option (3-7 People)
Van Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Parking Fees
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, great day!
Inspire16768379537,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent tour! My guide Tony was perfect with lots of relevant informations. I will definitely use his services for a future exploration of Sri Lanka.
1000% would recommend! You’ll have so much fun!🫶🏼
gerileee,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just wow… the tour under promised and over delivered, it was amazing. Our driver Tony was great, he knows so much information about Sri Lanka and loves sharing it with you. I have been in many TukTuks in my 2 weeks here and Tony is 100% the best driver I have had, he is very safe and efficient 😁🙏 He has a really big heart and ensured we was eating throughout the day, nothing was too big of an ask - Tony went well above and beyond for us, I seen more in one day then I did in a week! We had so much fun! If you are looking to do this tour, take lots of sun cream, a cover/towel, comfy shoes and be prepared for a very full fun day from start to finish!🫶🏼 Ps. Tony will get some beautiful photos of you 😁
Do it do it do it!!!
262furab,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this tour with my friend and it just completely blew our expectations for Sri lanka! We have been travelling here for 2 weeks, but this is by far the most fun we have had yet! Not only was our tour guide, Tony the funniest guy we have talked to yet, but he made the whole experience so fun and easy! We went on this whole day tour and did so much, everything we wanted to do in Sri Lanka! We saw many elephants, buffalos, peacocks and other exotic animals, the safari was a blast! Learned alot in the woodwork woodshop, and the herbal garden, saw 2 temples along with a hike to the Sigyria rock. We didnt have to lift a finger, Tony did literally everything for us and knew all the shortcuts! But basically all in all, we got to do so much in just one day, we couldnt have asked for a better tour guide, and we got all we ever wanted from a Sri Lanka day tour! We definitely definitely reccomend this trip! Also, Tony sent us like 97 photos at the end of it so we actually have so many good photos of us traveling!
Rohan!
tamtab2026,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rohan is the name of the man who accompanied us. Lucky to have met him. The man made our vacation 100000000% we made a friend we will miss. Not only did he take care of us - buying fruit, introducing a friend and accompanying us, but he also tried to help with everything after hours. Rohan is the man I will always remember 🖤
Tuktuk to Sigiriya was the best!
sbblucia,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First of all, huge huge thanks to Tony for being such a great tuktuk driver! The first driver in two weeks that’s didn’t rush through traffic and made us feel super safe. I highly recommend this tour. You get to see so much and so many things you wouldn’t see if you weren’t with a tuktuk driver. Tony was super attentive, stop at the road for coconuts, fruit and even helped other people climb to the top of the hike, also giving us valuable information at every stop
🌟ROHAN - THE EXCELLENT TOUR GUIDE 🌟
noshaf2025,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service by Rohan, amazingly humble, knowledgeable, and trustworthy man. He ensured to make our journey as comfortable as possible 👍
My trip to Sri Lanka was absolutely amazing! From the breathtaking views of Sigiriya and the lush greenery of Kandy to the relax
Abdul R,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It was just an amazing experience! Rohan is one of the best guides I’ve ever met — friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about every place we visited. He made our trip so easy, enjoyable, and unforgettable. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and his positive energy made every moment special. If you’re visiting Sri Lanka, don’t think twice — book Rohan as your guide. You’ll have the best time and truly experience the beauty of this country. Highly recommended!”
Really good tour
annehK2303JG,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really great with Rohan. He is very nice and knows the area very well. I saw a lot new things and it was perfect. Would do it again.
Tour to lion Rock Sigiriya
607rodneyv,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rohan is an excellent driver and his English is very good which made for an easy and comfortable experience with him as our driver and guide, I would strongly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a Tuk Tuk driver
A must do experience when visiting Sri Lanka
kellyv542,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day on this tour. To our surprise we climbed Sigiriya Lion Rock quite comfortably. Rohan our driver was amazing. His knowledge of the area was vast, his English was very good and he was very attentive to our needs and requests. Would highly recommend.
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