Activities

Athugala Elephant Rock and Yapahuwa Rock Fortress tour from Kandy

from

$110.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

Safety measures applied

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

e-Voucher

Do this because

Visit Athugala Elephant Rock, an iconic site in the royal capital of Sri Lanka
Learn about the biological hotspots, medicinal plants, and ponds at the archeological site in Arankele
See Yapahuwa Rock Fortress a palace and military center to protect against foreign invaders

What to expect

Start with a pick-up from the hotel at 7.00 am and proceed to Kurunegala where you will visit Athugala Elephant Rock is an iconic site in the royal capital of Sri Lanka 45 km from Kandy. It is 325 meters from the ground and it is a gigantic shape of an elephant with a Buddha statue on the top of the rock. Afterward, you will proceed to Arankele, an archeological site with biological hotspots, medicinal plants, and ponds. This site dates back 800 years ago when Arahant Maliyadeva the last Arahant of Sri Lanka, spent his time meditating at Arankelle, making it an important place for ruins of an ancient forest monastery. After lunch, you will proceed to Yapahuwa, the capital of Sri Lanka in the 13th century that is built on 90 meters high rock boulder. End the tour at the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress a palace and military center to protect against foreign invaders.

COVID-19 information

The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

The experience complies with government regulations

Social distancing is enforced

Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected

Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors

All gear/equipment is sanitized between use

Visitors are required to bring and wear masks

Guides and all other staff are required to wear masks

What's included

Entrance fees
Lunch and water
Guided tour
Transportation

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your hotels in Kandy. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator

What to remember

This activity is not recommended for those with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, pregnant women, people with back problems, or with limited mobility
Please confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
Please bring your passport or ID
Please wear comfortable shoes, bring your sunglasses and sun hat. When you visit the temples please wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders, no transparent clothes

Provider

Aitken Spence Travels

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

Available in:

Kandy

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