De Colombo : excursion d'une journée et safari à Sigiriya et Dambulla
Description
Grimper sur un rocher - si vous êtes en forme et n’arrêtez pas pour regarder, vous aurez besoin de moins de 30 minutes pour grimper jusqu’au sommet du rocher. Si vous avez besoin de quelques pauses en cours de route ou si vous voulez simplement vous arrêter souvent pour prendre des photos et admirer la vue, il vous faudra une heure et demie à deux heures pour monter et redescendre. Ensuite, visitez le magnifique complexe Royal Rock Temple qui se trouve à environ 160 mètres au-dessus de la route dans la partie sud de Dambulla. Les images de Bouddha ont été créées ici il y a plus de 2000 ans et, au fil des siècles, les rois suivants ont ajouté et embelli l'art rupestre.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Notre chauffeur vous attendra dans le hall depuis votre lieu de prise en charge. Nous vous recommandons d'être dans le hall 10 minutes avant l'activité. si vous pouvez prendre le petit-déjeuner à emporter de l'hôtel
Rafraîchissez-vous avec quelques cafés peut vous assurer que c'est le meilleur café et café que vous trouverez Un tel excellent service et c'est une installation très propre
Le temple de la grotte de Dambulla, également connu sous le nom de temple d'or de Dambulla, est un site du patrimoine mondial situé au Sri Lanka, dans la partie centrale du pays. Ce site est situé à 148 kilomètres à l'est de Colombo et à 72 kilomètres au nord de Kandy. Dambulla est le complexe de temples rupestres le plus vaste et le mieux conservé du Sri Lanka.
Le temple rupestre de Dambulla, appelé Jumbukola Vihara (temple de la grotte de Dambulla) dans le (Mahavamsa) - la principale chronique pali du Sri Lanka, est situé à environ quarante-sept milles au nord-ouest de Kandy, la dernière capitale des rois cinghalais, sur la route principale route vers Anuradhupura. Dambulla est un parfum d'intérêt unique. Ses temples rupestres sont les plus vastes de l'île, et l'un des plus anciens et dans le plus haut état de conservation et d'ordre. (Arrêt photo uniquement)
Situé dans le secrétariat de Dambulla, division du district de Matale, au centre de la ville de Dambulla, a commencé en 1999 à établir un marché de gros pour les fruits et légumes. Une caractéristique importante du DDEC est donc la participation plus directe des agriculteurs à la vente des produits agricoles.
Le musée de Sigiriya, connu pour être le plus beau musée de toute l'Asie du Sud, est géré par le Fonds culturel central. Ce musée représente la valeur culturelle, technologique et archéologique de Sigiriya. Le musée de Sigiriya permet à ses visiteurs d'explorer trois décennies de recherches archéologiques sur Sigiriya. La conception du musée de Sigiriya a été inspirée par les systèmes de conception complexes évidents à Sigiriya même. Plus important encore, l'utilisation de l'eau par le couperet, qui améliore à la fois la beauté et la qualité de l'environnement ainsi que sa conservation à des fins d'irrigation, a été reproduite ici au musée de Sigiriya. (à combiner avec la forteresse rocheuse de Sigiriya)
Sigiriya est l'exemple le plus exquis de l'art, de l'architecture et de l'aménagement paysager du Sri Lanka. Construit il y a plus de 1 600 ans, ce rocher noir à l'allure sinistre, d'une hauteur de 600 mètres, apparaissait autrefois comme un énorme nuage blanc éblouissant flottant au-dessus des forêts environnantes. Ses côtés étaient peints de belles fresques de nymphes à moitié nues. Un grand corps de garde en forme de lion protégeait l'entrée du sanctuaire le plus profond de la ville, le Sky Palace au sommet du rocher. Sigiriya a brièvement envahi la prééminence et a ensuite été abandonnée et cachée dans les forêts pendant près de 1500 ans. La montée au sommet est pénible mais cela en vaut la peine. Un site à visiter absolument!
Des ornements typiques d'éléphants en bois aux masques traditionnels en bois plus finement sculptés, Oak Ray Wood Carving se vante de l'une des collections de sculptures sur bois les plus complètes au Sri Lanka. La marque «Oak Ray», qui répond principalement aux besoins d'accueil des touristes, a diversifié son nom dans le créneau de l'artisanat et est rapidement devenue un établissement incontournable pour trouver le souvenir parfait de votre voyage autour de l'île paradisiaque du Sri Lanka.
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
* Prise en charge offerte pour la ville de Colombo uniquement, si vous avez besoin d'une prise en charge autre que la ville de Colombo, Veuillez contacter l'opérateur. la prise en charge peut être effectuée moyennant des frais supplémentaires * Opérateur pour une assistance supplémentaire - Des frais supplémentaires peuvent s'appliquer * Si le lieu de dépôt est différent du lieu de prise en charge, veuillez contacter l'opérateur. Des frais supplémentaires peuvent s'appliquer. * Veuillez fournir les coordonnées WhatsApp - pour une communication meilleure et rapide * Arrivez dans le hall de l'hôtel 10 minutes avant l'heure de prise en charge sélectionnée * L'opérateur reconfirmera votre heure de prise en charge à l'avance * Il s'agit d'un transfert partagé et une prise en charge anticipée ou tardive n'est pas possible
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Des chaussures de marche confortables sont recommandées pour ce circuit.
- Tous les visiteurs des temples bouddhistes et hindous doivent retirer leurs chaussures et leurs chapeaux. Les épaules et les genoux doivent également être couverts
- La durée des transferts est approximative, la durée exacte dépendra de l'heure du jour et des conditions de circulation
- Un passeport en cours de validité est requis le jour du voyage.
- Sous réserve de conditions météorologiques favorables. En cas d'annulation en raison de mauvaises conditions météorologiques, vous aurez l'option d'une autre date.
- L'entrée doit être payée directement et veuillez apporter de l'argent pour éviter le retard
- Si vous avez besoin de retirer de l'argent par guichet automatique, veuillez en informer le chauffeur ou le guide plus tôt
- Temple de la grotte - 2000 doit payer par roupies locales / paiement par carte et USD espèces non acceptées
- Sigiriya 11 000 roupies (environ 35 USD) en paiement peut être fait par carte et USD en espèces
Avis(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.
