4 Minneriya National Park Safaris in Sri Lanka to Build a Day Around

1.Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Travel privately from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya with an English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. Climb the 5th-century rock fortress, see Dambulla’s Buddhist caves, join a cooking class, and take a 4x4 safari to look for elephants. Guides have included Kenneth, Ruwan, and Diyath.

“hele turen var god. vores guide Ruwan var god til at fortælle undervejs så man fik lidt historie med.”

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2.From Colombo to Sigiriya Fortress, Dambulla & Minneriya Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel from Colombo or Negombo in an air-conditioned car to Sigiriya, then visit Dambulla Cave Temple and take a 4-hour Minneriya jeep safari. Guides associated with the service include JK, Stalin, Asanka, and Buddhika, though no guide is guaranteed.

“Amazing places a to visit! My best experience in Sri Lanka.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $150

Start at 7 a.m. from Negombo for a private day with a driver-guide, Sigiriya Lion Rock, a Minneriya Jeep safari, and Dambulla Cave Temple. The day lasts 10 to 12 hours. Guide Tharaka is praised for clear planning, though safari Jeeps, park entry, temple fees, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Our Tour guide Mr tharaka very good and knowledgeable. Highly recommended ver approachable and organised”

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4.Minneriya National park & Sigiriya Rock by tuk tuk tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $41Best value

Start from Kandy at 7am with a private tuk tuk, English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup. Visit a Hindu temple, Ayurvedic village, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park. Expect a long, full day, with entrance fees and lunch paid separately.

“We embarked on a 7-days exploration of Sri Lanka with Lanka Safe Tours, and it was a deeply a breath experience. Lakshan coordinated everything with precision, he keeps us company with engaging and historical stories. One unforgetRead more”

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