Sigiriya Sunrise/Sunset Guided Boat Ride: Relaxing Scenery Overlooking Historical Rocks

Experience a relaxing boat ride overlooking the historical Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rocks. Learn about their fascinating history while enjoying the stunning scenery and observing water-birds.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • XPJW+5Q Dambulla - This activity will be conducted either in the morning to catch the sunrise or in the evening to enjoy the sunset, along with a bird-watching tour.
    The session start times are as follows:
    Morning session - 5:30 a.m.
    Evening session - 4:30 p.m.
    Pick-up and drop-off are not included. However, upon special request, we can arrange…
What's Included
  • Bird Identification Book
  • Life Jacket
  • Binocular
  • Snacks
Additional Information

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…

Location
XPJW+5Q Dambulla
Please use this link to find the meeting location (https://goo.gl/maps/6v8ayKf63fSrVtTj9) in Google Maps or simply search by typing 'Thalkote Lake'. Myself or Thusitha will be at the starting edge of the 'Thalkote Lake'.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rohana345
Feb 6, 2025
A gem of an experience - Really enjoyed this experience - it was a real highlight for us in Sri Lanka. We had Thusitha who really knew his stuff and we saw many birds on the lake. We saw a beautiful sunset. The whole experience was so serene and we are so glad that we did it.
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Raviki2537ql
Jan 17, 2025
An absolute must do in Sigiriya - An absolutely incredible experience. We were a group of 3 and went on the boat with this experienced tour guide and a gentleman who rowed us around for sunset. As soon as we got out on the water, our guide Thusitha instantly began pointing out a large variety of birds, some found only in Sri Lanka. He had a book with him to show us which birds we were seeing, along with some excellent refreshments (fresh pineapple juice and biscuits). We slowly made our way around the lake and Thusitha gave us some great history of Sigiriya. We eventually ended up under a tree to watch the sunset. Despite the rain and cloudy sky, we still got a gorgeous glimpse of the sunset. The view coupled with the beautiful sounds of the birds, it was truly an unforgettable experience and would highly recommend.
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Olivevino
Dec 30, 2024
A very special morning! - We were taken out to the lake early doors by our lovely guide, Thusitha! It was pitch black when we left and the bird noises were incredible. As it got lighter, we were then able to see all the lovely birds and nature. It was a very peaceful and beautiful experience. Thusitha also made some delicious pancakes and coffee for us which we enjoyed onboard. We would definitely recommend this ❤️
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Green-travels2
Feb 14, 2024
Magical morning with the birds - Perfect early morning - when we went on a simple catamaran boat and glided on a lake. With tea and coffee and sandwiches. And simply watched as the birds appeared. We heard them before we saw them as they had started their morning cackles. As the light got bolder, we began to see the colors and details of these birds - the very still egrets, the darters, the fishers and the bee eaters. Thank you to our guide and our boats man who made this such an incredible trip. Worth the early morning wake up!
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Catalinapc6223xb
Jun 15, 2023
Local sunset boat experience near Sigiriya and Pidurangala. - Highly recommend the tour with Ashan. He's really knowledgable and passionate. He's very familiar with the area. If you love birds this is especially worth seeing the local water birds. Sunset is gorgeous and its a great opportunity to meet a local fisherman and learn about the local irrigation, ancient history and history on the surrounding attractions. Very relaxing, nice way to wrap up a day.
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Roxannerolls
Jun 3, 2023
Peaceful experience in nature with a knowledgable guide - not to be missed! - I booked Ashan to accompany me on his sunset guided boat tour. My particular focus for this experience was to see the extensive birdlife around Sigiriya - and both the birds and Ashan did not disappoint! We met at the lake edge where we jumped into a lovely double-hull canoe-like boat that was paddled by a lovely local gentleman. We saw a large number of bird species - including hornbills - my first sighting of these in the wild! Ashan explained to me the different species spotted and also provided me with a handy list of all species viewed at the end of the tour. The ride was peaceful, the sunset was stunning, and the wildlife was plentiful. I recommend this experience unreservedly - Ashan is well-spoken, professional, and knowledgeable (and when he doesn't have an answer to your question immediately, he says so, and researches the answer! - an honesty that was appreciated by me!). Ashan is not only knowledgeable about birds and wildlife but also clearly has a passion for the ancient history of the area. The boatman plucked a lotus flower for me to keep as a memento :) I advise you to bring a set of binoculars if you have them and wish to view the birds in detail, if not, then no worries - you can also enjoy them with the naked eye, and just soak up the lush beauty of nature around you.
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Reenar164
Jan 5, 2024
A memorable morning (boat ride experience) with experiential traveller - Although the weather conditions were not in our favour the boat ride was memorable for the wonderful guide that was provided to us. He was well informed about the birds at the lake.. was even carrying a book for additional information should we require- not to mention hot tea coffee and biscuits which were most welcome in the rainy weather. He even took us to the company run lodge which was very very pretty and helped dry us up and offered more fabulous tea. On the way back to the hotel he stopped at the foothills of the Sigiriya rock face and helped us take some memorable family pictures. Ashan was most helpful in getting this tour arranged with very little notice.
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