Earlier morning Sigiriya Rock before sun become rough which is good for pictures and climbing to the top and back to hotel for breakfast after trekking in Hiriwadunna Village safari and Elephant Ride.

Overnight at Sigiriya.

SigiriyaRock: Sigiriya is possibly the most spectacular sight in Sri Lanka. This magnificent, massive monolith rises 600 feet (183m) from the lush jungle and was one of the most beautiful royal cities that ever graced the earth, today the “Lion Rock” is one of the best preserved and most elaborate surviving urban sites in Asia and frequently referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. 

Hiriwadunna Village Tour: So, it’s lifetime opportunity to be emerged in the nature and culture of real Sri Lanka. Village tours operate in the Small Village Called Hiriwadunna, only about a few miles from the Habarana Town. You need to consult one of the Village Safari operators to arrange your Village Tour. Complete package includes a Bullock cart ride, Boat Ride, visit a Village House, see a local Vegetable garden, have a local lunch and Take a Tuk-Tuk Ride.

• Bullock Cart Ride: Usually this 03-hour trek begins with a Bullock Cart Ride to Hiriwadunna through unbeaten village tracks. There are 2 Bulls dragging the cart and ride last long from 15mins to 30mins. Rides ends near the Hiriwadunna Lake where you get off from the cart and join for Catamaran Boat ride.
• Catamaran Boat Ride: Catamaran Boat Ride takes place on the Hiriwadunna lake. You will cruise admiring the amazing views besides the lake, which is also overlooking the Sigiriya and Pidurangala rocks. If you are interested in, you can also join with the Boatman and help out rowing the boat. He might surprise you with his craftsmanship and creativity, hat for the gentleman and a beautiful necklace for the ladies. At the end of the Tour Boat will dock by the small village on the other side of the shore.
• Village House & Lunch: You can observe a traditional daily live of a real village house. Should not miss a visit to the paddy field, See a garden where endemic vegetable grown. Climb the tree house next to the paddy field where farmers sleeps at night and try to keep animals away from the paddy. You can enjoy a simple traditional meal prepared by a village woman the using the Farmer’s handpicked vegetables from the plot. If time permits, you can also see how a village woman cook a traditional meal or a roti. After lunch, there will be small presentation of how to make a roof out of coconut leaves and how to use kulla and mirisgala to separate rice seeds from the husks and straw.
• Tuk Tuk Ride: Short Catamaran Ride back to the other banks of the lake. At the end of the village tour, you will be taking a Tuk-Tuk ride few-miles back to the main road- Habarana.