Fra Colombo: Sigiriya og Dambulla Dagstur og Safari
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Klatring en sten - hvis du er i god form og ikke stoppe med at se på ting, tager det dig mindre end 30 minutter at klatre helt op til toppen af klippen. Hvis du har brug for et par pauser undervejs eller simpelthen vil stoppe med at tage billeder og beundre udsigten, tager det en time og en halv til to timer at klatre op og gå ned igen. og derefter besøg Det smukke Royal Rock Temple-kompleks ligger omkring 160m over vejen i den sydlige del af Dambulla. Buddhabilleder blev først skabt her for 2000 år siden, og gennem århundrederne efterfølgende konger tilføjede til og prydede hulskunst.
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Rejseplan
Vores chauffør vil møde dig i lobbyen fra dit afhentningssted, vælg vi anbefalede at være i lobbyen 10 minutter før aktivitet. hvis du kan få den pakket morgenmad fra hotellet
Bliv forfrisket med nogle kaffer, kan forsikre dig om, at dette er den bedste kaffe og cafe, du kan finde. Så god service, og det er et meget rent sæt
Dambulla hule tempel også kendt som Dambulla Golden Temple er et verdensarvssted i Sri Lanka, beliggende i den centrale del af landet. Denne hjemmeside er beliggende 148 kilometer øst for Colombo og 72 kilometer nord for Kandy. Dambulla er det største og bedst bevarede hule tempelkompleks i Sri Lanka
Klippetemplet i Dambulla, kaldet Jumbukola Vihara (Dambulla Cave Temple) i (Mahavamsa) - den vigtigste Pali Chronicle i Sri Lanka, er beliggende omkring 47 miles nordvest for Kandy, den sidste hovedstad for de singalesiske konger, på hovedstaden vej til Anuradhupura. Dambulla er en duft af enestående interesse. Dens klippetempler er de mest omfattende på øen og en af de ældste og i den højeste bevarings- og ordenstilstand.(Kun foto Stop)
Beliggende i Dambulla-sekretariatet af Matale-distriktet, i centrum af Dambulla by, begyndte i 1999 at etablere et engrosmarked for grøntsager og frugter. Et vigtigt træk ved DDEC er således mere direkte deltagelse fra landmændene er at sælge landbrugsprodukter.
Sigiriya-museet, der er kendt for at være de smukkeste museer i hele Sydasien, administreres af den centrale kulturfond. Dette museum repræsenterer den kulturelle, teknologiske og arkæologiske værdi af Sigiriya. Sigiriya-museet giver sine besøgende mulighed for at udforske tre årtiers arkæologisk forskning i Sigiriya. Sigiriya-museets design var inspireret af de komplekse designsystemer, der er tydelige i Sigiriya selv. Vigtigst er brugen af vand, hvor det både forbedrer skønheden og kvaliteten af miljøet samt bevarelsen af det med henblik på kunstvanding, blevet kopieret her på Sigiriya-museet. (kombiner med Sigiriya klippefæstning)
Sigiriya er det mest udsøgte eksempel på gammel srilankansk kunst, arkitektur og landskabspleje. Bygget for mere end 1600 år siden syntes den nu skræmmende 600 ft høje sorte sten engang som en massiv blændende hvid sky, der flyder over de omkringliggende skove. Dens sider var malet med smukke fresker af semi-nakne nymfer. Et stort porthus i form af en løve bevogtet indgangen til byens innerste helium - Sky Palace på toppen af klippen. Sigiriya brækkede kort ind i præ-eminence og blev derefter forladt og lå skjult i skovene i næsten 1.500 år. Klatre til toppen er anstrengende, men det er det værd. Absolut et must besøg websted!
Fra typiske træelefantpynt til de mere indviklet udskårne traditionelle træmasker, Oak Ray Wood Carving kan prale af en af de mere omfattende træudskæringskollektioner i Sri Lanka. Mærket 'Oak Ray', der primært dækker turisternes behov for gæstfrihed, har diversificeret sit navn til nichen med kunsthåndværk og er hurtigt blevet et go-to-sted for at finde det perfekte minde om din rejse rundt på Paradise Island i Sri Lanka.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
* Afhentning tilbydes kun til Colombo by, hvis du har brug for et andet valg end Colombo by, Kontakt venligst operatøren. afhentning kan ske mod merpris * Operatør for yderligere assistance - Yderligere gebyrer kan være gældende * Hvis afleveringsstedet er forskelligt fra afhentningsstedet, bedes du kontakte operatøren, der kan pålægges yderligere gebyrer * Angiv venligst WhatsApp-kontaktoplysningerne - for bedre og hurtig kommunikation * Ankom til hotellets lobby 10 minutter før dit valgte afhentningstidspunkt * Operatøren vil genbekræfte dit afhentningstidspunkt på forhånd * Dette er en delt overførsel og tidlig eller sen afhentning er ikke mulig
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- Komfortable walking sko anbefales til denne tour.
- Alle besøgende på buddhistiske og hinduistiske templer forventes at fjerne fodtøj og hatte. Også skuldre og knæ bør dækkes
- Varigheden af overførsler er omtrentlig, den nøjagtige varighed afhænger af tidspunktet på dagen og trafikforholdene
- Der kræves et gyldigt gyldigt pas på rejsedagen
- Under forudsætning af gunstige vejrforhold. Ved aflysning på grund af dårligt vejr får du mulighed for en alternativ dato
- Indgangen skal betales direkte og medbring venligst kontanter for at undgå forsinkelsen
- Hvis du har brug for at hæve kontanter ved hæveautomat, bedes du rådgive føreren eller guiden om det tidligere
- Cave temple - 2000 skal betale med lokale rupier / betalingskort og USD kontanter ikke accepteres
- Sigiriya 11.000 rupier (ca. 35 USD) i betaling kan ske med kort og USD kontanter
Anmeldelser(136)
The trip was absolutely fantastic! Baby elephants were the highlight of our trip! Now, climbing Sigiriya rock was a little difficult due to humidity and heat. I recommend doing this tour in December - January, when Sigiriya region is more cool. I also wish lunch was a little better, had buffet option. Overall, the trip was fantastic. Highly recommend!
A great trip. Krish and the team were awesome. Everything was super organized and the sights were well worth the drive! Would def recommend for solos.
The highlight of the trip was Rukshan, our driver and guide. He was respectful, courteous, and eager to please. Rukshan's driving was perfect and he abided by the allocated time for each attraction. The choice of attractions was well-chosen as there is so much to see and do in the area.
Our nine-member group adventure tour with Apple Vacations was exceptionally well organised from arrival to departure, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout. The itinerary provided an ideal balance of adventure, cultural immersion, and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, catering effectively to the varied ages and interests within our group. The tour's smooth execution was particularly impressive, as each day was thoughtfully planned to explore Sri Lanka at a comfortable pace without any sense of rush. We appreciated the blend of renowned attractions and less-visited sites, which offered a deeper and more genuine understanding of the country. A notable highlight was the professionalism of our guide, Rukshan, and our driver, Indika. Rukshan demonstrated outstanding knowledge of Sri Lankan culture, history, and cuisine, complemented by his patience, professionalism, and genuine care for every member of the group. Indika ensured safe travel on challenging roads, further enhancing our comfort. The curated local food experiences distinguished the tour, with Apple Vacations selecting quality restaurants and authentic dining opportunities that reflected the region’s culinary diversity. Memorable moments included our stay at the Hotel Blackpool in Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, which featured picturesque surroundings reminiscent of Switzerland, and a warm welcome from the owner of Leaf Monkey, who accommodated all our requests. The traditional Sri Lankan dishes served—such as fish curry, moringa leaf, and drumstick curry—were exceptional. Apple Vacations also managed our niece’s wedding with professionalism and attention to detail. Dev and Suren coordinated flawlessly, maintaining calm and clear communication with over 180 guests through WhatsApp, promptly addressing concerns and ensuring smooth logistics. The wedding events, including Haldi, Mehndi night, and the beachside ceremony, were beautifully organised and enhanced by creative touches such as drone photography. Throughout both the tour and wedding, transport arrangements were reliable, drivers were courteous, luggage handling was efficient, and guest guidance was well managed. Special recognition goes to Suren for his effective coordination of airport pickups. In summary, Apple Vacations delivered a meticulously structured and warmly managed group adventure, as well as an unforgettable destination wedding. Their commitment to excellence and personalised service makes them highly recommended for culturally rich group tours or weddings in Sri Lanka. We would gladly choose their services again for future travel.
What a mind-blowing tour! From visiting caves, to climbing Sigiriya and seeing baby elephants during the safari tour - I had such a great time exploring Sri Lanka with this company.
Long journey more than 17 hours and picked up at 6.30 am. it was not worth as it’s a group tour and we pay same amount for each. The end of the tour we have select either safari or village and it was not mentioned before. The cost for safari is expensive and there shopping places also. It was not fit for you.
Do not go on this tour. The internet was supposed to be about 14hrs, but the actual duration was over 17hrs, I was late to the airport and almot missed boarding my plane. Also, the internet was way more different that the listing, like they took me to some random and unknown place where they forced me to purchase stuff that I did not even want. My driver, he was the worst part. I will never do this tour again. And to all of you reading this, never even think of going of this tour.
It was a pretty nice trip; the tour guide introduced us to some Sri Lankan culture and things to do in Sri Lanka. Something that bothered me was the time management; it says the duration for the whole trip is 12-14 hours, but it ended up taking 16.5 hours. I headed out at 6:00 and returned to the accommodation at 22:30. Also, the description should specify that after Sigiriya, customers get to pick between doing a village tour or the safari. It did not go like what the itinerary show.
The so called professional tour was absolute trash. ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED. The tour was scheduled for 7:30 am and the driver came to pick us up 9:45 am. The driver was also very bad at English and he knew nothing he could barely speak any English and knew only to speak yes and no. The amount you are spending for this and the experience you are getting is absolutely -999 NEGATIVE. Absolute garbage, they are scammers and should avoid them. They made us spend money for absolute nothing. Ruined our whole holiday that we planed. WORST COMPANY EVER. THEY ARE SCAMMERS.
Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all reviews seriously and have carefully checked our operational records in response to your comments. After a thorough review, we can confirm that there was no tour scheduled at 7:30 AM under our system for the date mentioned. Our tours generally begin at 6:00 AM or at a clearly pre-confirmed pickup time, which is always communicated to guests in advance via written confirmation. We do not operate tours without prior confirmation or clarity on pickup times. At present, your review does not include a booking reference, guest name, or date, which prevents us from accurately identifying the service in question. We kindly request that you contact us directly with these details so we may properly investigate and address your concerns. Without such information, it is not possible for us to verify whether this experience relates to our company. We would also like to clarify that we strongly reject the allegation of scamming. We do not engage in misleading practices, and our chauffeurs are trained professionals, selected based on experience, safety standards, and service quality. While English proficiency may vary depending on the service booked (chauffeur-only service vs. chauffeur-guide service), all our staff are briefed to ensure guests are transported safely and professionally according to the confirmed itinerary. Delays of the nature described are not consistent with our operating standards, and if such an incident had occurred, it would have been recorded and escalated internally. We are always open to reviewing genuine service lapses and offering appropriate resolutions when supported by verifiable booking details. If this review was posted in error or refers to another operator, we respectfully request that it be reviewed accordingly. We remain committed to transparency, accountability, and delivering quality travel experiences to our guests. We encourage you to reach out to us directly so we can clarify this matter properly. Kind regards, Apple Vacations Sri Lanka
The day is really cool, but also really, really long. We started at 545am with a 3 hour drive to the cave temples, which require walking up 249 steps. This isn’t bad, but some of the steps on the way down are just a rocky slope. There is a railing but an older lady in our group did have some difficulty. Then, we went on to climb the mountain. We were told it’s about 1250 steps, but this is inaccurate bc once you get up there you’re climbing up and down other stairs. To do this climb, they transferred us to a different guide who only let us stop twice, long enough to grab a photo of each person at the viewpoint. I am prone to heat exhaustion in humid weather like this and could feel myself starting to get affected so I took it upon myself to go much slower. The lunch afterwards was pretty good. Lastly, there’s the option of doing either a village tour or safari. Most of our group chose the safari. You’re transferred to a jeep and are basically off-roading for over two hours on unpaved dirt roads in a park. It was def cool to see elephants and buffalo, but the constant jolting gave me a headache. You’re able to stand up in the jeep to see through the roof, but they put 3 of us in the back and there wasn’t enough room for 3 ppl to comfortably stand. We arrived home at 10:45 — so an incredibly long day. Props to our main guide for driving. He was knowledgeable about the sights and areas, and also really funny. All in all, I’d recommend the tour but def be prepared.
