Top Activities on the Ground in Sigiriya

• Explore village life in Sigiriya • Cycle tour guided by a local expert who is also a tour guide • Experience Sigiriya as the villagers do • Cycle along village roads, paddy fields, farms and walking paths • See the beauty of the rural village life in Sigiriya • Perfect for Nature Lovers • Discover local life as it is lived in rural Sri Lanka - simple & beautiful • Enjoy a home-made local village lunch.

Discover the fascinating ruins of Sigiriya on a 3-hour private bicycle tour that explores forest trails, the Citadel of Sigariya, and the Sri Lankan countryside. With an expert cycling guide to lead the way, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of a private excursion as you cover just over 11 miles (18 km.) of terrain, riding a mountain bike that’s perfect for the area’s dirt tracks and footpaths. This 3-hour bike tour includes all necessary equipment, and departs from your hotel in Sigiriya.

Pidurangala is now a must-visit destination on your trip to Sri Lanka. Enjoy this walk and hike up the ancient rock of Pidurangala where you will be guided by a local expert who will tell you the story of Pidurangala and it's history which dates back over 2,000 years. Once you reach the summit you will have a lovely picnic while you admire the beautiful 360 degree views of the Sigiriya countryside. This is a unique and special way to see the best sights in Sigiriya & Pidurangala.

Sri Lanka Day Tours' cycling tour of Sigiriya takes you on a journey into the areas surrounding the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It offers you an alternative activity to be engaged in during your time in Sigiriya. You can acquire more knowledge about daily routines of the villagers and interact with them directly. Visit the Stupa believed to mark the spot where King Kashyapa, creator of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress was cremated. Visit the less frequented but equally important Pidurangala Rock. If you have not visited the Sigiriya Rock yet, it’s possible to couple this tour with the Sigiriya climb. You will be led by knowledgeable and experienced cycle guide.

Visit The Ancient ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights. The sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders: enormous dagobas (brick stupas), ancient pools and crumbling temples, built during Anuradhapura’s thousand years of rule over Sri Lanka.

Get out of the city and visit an authentic Sri Lankan village on this private tour. Travel from your hotel in a jeep with a driver-guide and make your way to the village. Take a bullock cart ride through the village to the shores of the lake. Hop in a canoe and enjoy the views as the oarsman steers your boat. Stop at a local house and enjoy a traditional lunch.

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Led by an experienced and knowledgeable cycling guide, this tour gives you the opportunity to see and explore the Sigiriya and Pidurangala ancient area. The Cycling trail will be gone through the lake bund, paddy fields, villages and many more interesting places. You will also be able to experience a traditional catamaran ride and an authentic Sri Lankan Lunch at a village house.