Sri Lanka · ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES IN SIGIRIYA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 elephant experiences in Sigiriya worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
4-hour jeep safari from Sigiriya to Minneriya for wild elephant herds, birds, and photo stops, with pickup included.
“An incredible experience and our guide was just wonderful”
Private jeep safari from Sigiriya with an English-speaking guide, ethical elephant viewing, and smart park switching based on weather.
“It was definitely a memorable experience and one well worth doing. We saw dozens of elephants and lots of babies too. Whilst there are many safari jeeps there it was orderly and respectful to the elephants. Just be prepared to wait awhile when you pay for your entry into the park. The wait is worth it though.”
Private 4-hour Kaudulla safari from Sigiriya, Habarana, or Dambulla for elephant herds, birds, wildlife, pickup, and English driver.
“Efortul soferului de a ne duce lângă elefanti,fara a-i deranja sau agasa.”
Private 4x4 Minneriya safari for giant Asian elephant herds, wildlife sightings, hotel pickup, water, and insurance. 4 hours.
“We went to Minneriya National Park and saw at least 20 to 30 elephants, we also saw water buffaloes, monkeys, deers, different birds and even an eagle. Guide was very knowledgeable and I could see he was making a real effort to show us as many animals as possible. Guide was a bit late at pick up but then we just got dropped off 20 mins later which was fine, since he was quite a good guide. Park entrance was an extra 11000 on top per person and in cash but we were informed of it the night before so we managed to get some money out. Great experience!”
Private 4-hour elephant safari from Sigiriya, Dambulla or Habarana, with a luxury vehicle, bottled water, and chances to see elephants.
“Great Safari Tour with a knowledgeable guide! We enjoyed our tour very much and saw lots of different animals (elephants, crocodiles and different kind of birds)”
Private jeep day tour linking UNESCO Polonnaruwa ruins with Minneriya Gathering safari at sunset, plus lunch and countryside views.
“Kumar was an excellent and friendly guide and driver for the day. He made the trip extremely enjoyable. The ancient city was very interesting. The lunch was very good & the Elephant Safari great fun charging around searching for Elephants. I would highly recommend Kumar as your driver on this trip”
Minneriya elephant safari plus Sigiriya and Dambulla cave temples from Negombo, guided jeep viewing and UNESCO stops in one full day.
“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 oRead more”
Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock, then ride a 4x4 safari in Minneriya for elephant sightings, with hotel pickup and optional audio.
“1 time forsinket, da de glemte at hente os som aftalt på hotellet. De forlængede dog safarien med 1 time i den anden ende, men først da vi selv efterspurgte dette. Frokosten blev glemt, og da vi nævnte den, var det for sent, for de kunne ikke stå med mad altid. Selve guiden som kørte Safari bilen var meget dygtig.”
Half-day Minneriya elephant safari from Sigiriya, private 4x4 with expert tracker, 100% sighting guarantee, plus village herbal drink.
“It was a well-organised safari. Our guide was super engaged and was doing his best to find animals for us to see. He recommended coming early and we're glad we followed his advice as the park was not crowded at all. Definitely recommend!”
Kandy to Sigiriya day trip with Matale Hindu Temple, spice garden, Dambulla caves, and an elephant safari option.
“I had a really nice experience with my driver Ruwan. He made sure I feel good and took really nice care of me. He also guided me in Dumballa cave Temple and on our way back we stopped in a spices farm, which was very nice. I reccomend 👌.”
Climb Sigiriya Rock, ride bullock carts and a boat on Hiriwadunna, then safari at Minneriya for elephants and birds.
“We had an absolutely wonderful 12-day trip in Sri Lanka, and it truly felt like a dream from start to finish.”
Private Colombo day trip to Minneriya for a 4x4 elephant safari, then Sigiriya Lion Rock with a guided climb and UNESCO views.
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