It is a very relaxing experience while enjoying the scenery by overlooking both Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rocks. You can decide which session (morning sunrise/evening sunset) you want to experience depending on your travel plan. We are using a catamaran and you can sit on the deck before starting the activity. Up to 6 members can sit comfortably on the deck. I will be providing life jackets for your safety. I will tell you the stories about the history behind Sigiriya and Pidurangala when those places were occupied by the King Kashyapa (473-491 AD) and also by the monks. Pidurangala was the mein temple in 5th C.AD therefore a lot of activities happened in between Sigiriya and Pidurangala. We can discuss those as well while enjoying the vibe. Also you can observe about 40 water-birds along with their behaviours. We can take a note or list down their names by looking in the bird guide book. The scenery is the main attraction of the boat ride. It is really beautiful!
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:46 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sigiriya Sunrise/Sunset Guided Boat Ride lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $50 per person for this Sigiriya experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Children aged 2–12 pay from $23, adults from $50. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please use this link to find the meeting location (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xLojC54RrnHm2Haf7) in Google Maps. Myself or Thusitha will be there at the meeting point. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sigiriya Sunrise/Sunset Guided Boat Ride | 1h 30min | 4.8 (9) | $50 | |
 Sigiriya & Habarana: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience | 4 hours | 4.9 (153) | $275 | View |
 Pidurangala Sunrise/Sunset Guided Climb | 2 hours | — | $39 | View |
 Sigiriya Kayaking with Sunrise and Sunset Experience | 1h 30min | 4.8 (11) | $28 | View |
 Sunrise or sunset tour pidurangala Rock and Sigiriya Rock | 6 hours | 5.0 (4) | $38 | View |
 Sunrise & Sunset Yoga and Pranayama | 1 hour | 5.0 (1) | $20 | View |
 Pidurangala Sunset or Sunrise Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Jeep | 2 hours | 4.5 (17) | $25 | View |
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Experiential Traveller Sri Lanka.
