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Minneriya Elephant Safari wth Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temples Full Day Tour

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Negombo, Sri Lanka
  • 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The drive from Negombo to Minneriya National Park is longer than three hours. Avoid the stress of planning out rides back and forth with this all-inclusive Minneriya elephant safari tour. Along with a guided Jeep safari through the elephant natural habitat within Minneriya National Park, you’ll also visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Sigiriya and Dambulla cave temples.
  • See elephants in their natural habitat within Minneriya National Park
  • A guide knows the easiest routes to take in the park to see the most in less time
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Sigiriya and Dambulla cave temples
  • Private round-trip transport from Negombo included for convenience

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Entrance fees to Sigiriya & Dambulla
  • Food and drinks
  • Safari Jeep and Entry tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Homestay units and AirBnB

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

1

Sigiriya

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Minneriya National Park

3 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Dambulla Cave Temple

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Dambulla cave

Jenifer_A, Apr 2024
Our Tour guide Mr tharaka very good and knowledgeable. Highly recommended ver approachable and organised

Short of time in the area? This 3-part day should be on your list.

Heather_T, Mar 2022
A wonderful day spent with fantastic, knowledgeable and truly interesting guides - having a peaceful moment at Dambulla before the caves were busy - stopping in a roadside cafe for buffalo curd - standing atop Sigiriya rock telling one-liner jokes and riddles with Reginald (superb guide!) - seeing many birds, insects, reptiles, buffalo and elephants in Minneriya Park. There were too many moments to have as favourites for this review - I highly recommend this tour: an intense day (duration-wise) but definitely worth it especially if you are short of time in the area. I hope to meet the main guide, Godfrey, again when I return to Sri Lanka for more of his tours.

Great Day out.

Tomsrilanka18, Sep 2018
We had a fantastic time. A lot to pack in,but it's well worth it. Our driver was very knowledgeable and made sure we did everything we wanted. He even arranged for us to ride an elephant. Which was the highlight of the day.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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