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Colombo to Dambulla Shuttle & Yapahuwa Historical Exploring

Colombo to Dambulla Shuttle & Yapahuwa Historical Exploring

By Tuktukdude Leisure Pvt Ltd
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Key Attractions: Yapahuwa Old Kingdom Door to Door Hotel transfer: From Colombo, Negombo & suburbs To Dambulla, Sigiriya, Habarana & suburbs We: Tuktukdude Lesirue Pvt Ltd Operates in 16 destinations 50+ Villas & Bungalows 100+ Day trips & Experiences 8 Island wide Shuttles (Daily) "Guest Satisfaction is Our Priority!"
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Ages 0-90, max of 10 per group
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Hotel pickup/drop
  • Service of Experienced guide
  • Evening Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Yapahuwa Ancient Kingdom


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 145816P24

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

        • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 145816P24

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        • 1
          We'll pick you from Colombo, Negombo, Suburbs and will drive to this iconic attraction of this experience is Yapahuwa old kingdom: historical inland capital of 13th century, yet not very famous among tourists over other regular attractions. This kingdom capitals of medieval ruled by the king Buwanekabahu in 1272. We'll show you the Archaeological/Technological presence of historical times. It'll interesting to know how rulers of 13th century kept the country safe from interventions. There're many traces of ancient battle defenses can be seen while the Ornamental stairway is it's biggest showpiece. On the top remains of a Stupa/Bodhi tree enclosure/Cave used by Buddhist monks confirming that the site was a Buddhist monastery. It's one of the safe houses where the sacred tooth relic (currently kept in Kandy) is saved. You'll admire the breathtaking views of Sunset/Surroundings as a bonus prior to finish the experience & heading to destination: Dambulla, Sigiriya & suburbs.
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        • Tuktukdude Leisure Pvt Ltd
          94
          Matara, Sri Lanka
          Joined in April 2019
        • L5721ZNpeterw
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best!
          We had the best day ever with this tour, the operator who helped us book couldn't have been more helpful. Our taxi driver to the safari was excellent, very spacious and cosy. Then our star of the day, our safari driver. Made sure we had the best experience ever, all in half a day. We were so lucky to see what we seen, including leopards, elephants, bears, crocodile and so much more. Forever grateful
          Written 15 January 2025
        • robjhyndman
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience
          Great tour. Well organised, respectful of turtles, excellent equipment. We saw about 6 or 7 turtles which happily fed on sea grass ignoring us watching on. Highly recommended
          Written 14 January 2025
        • whitie67
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Plenty of turtles
          Plenty of equipment, friendly staff. Getting to the site was well organised. Location was off the beach down a rock step path. Straight forward. Not the best visibility but the patch of sea we weee in was quite easy to swim in. About 6 turtles that kept circling around. Really good experience.
          Written 13 January 2025
        • michelleiM8633ZK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent
          I had a shuttle joined with two other solo travellers. The driver was patient, kind, compassionate and considerate. I was going to get another driver from Mirissa to Kalutara and asked him me to drop Me off so I could arrange another taxi. He did not he took me to a place which was safe and arranged my transfer at no charge. He spoke very little English but made this happen and I was safely back at my hotel room by the end of the day. Excellent service 💯 recommend ♥️
          Written 10 January 2025
        • igbar01
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great way to get from Ella to Mirissa
          Great! Easy to arrange and they reconfirmed all the details to us the day before. Vehicle arrived on time, smooth drive from Ella to the safari place and then easy journey onto Mirissa. The half day safari was amazing (we say elephants, a range of birds, a crocodile, monkeys and a jackal), and the safari was one of the highlights of our trip. They provided water and some really good honey wraps along with other food for breakfast. Would recommend to anyone who needs to go from Ella to Mirissa to do it this way!
          Written 8 January 2025
        • lucia_W1986WG
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ella to Mirissa
          I would not recommmend to spend 90$ on this service. First hour was terrible because The van was completely full And Unfortunately, we only have the back seats left. We were jumping up and down the whole road and feeling a little sick. They changed our car halfway through the trip and it got better. The worst was that driver didn't have any hotel addresses that we have written down in advance, so we drove back and forth around the city. They provided the service, we got to the park and to a new destination, but it wasn't worth the money.
          Written 30 December 2024
        • G5247YVkateb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible safari and excellent shuttle service
          This was a fantastic way to go on a safari around Udawalawe National Park and combine it with a transfer shuttle from Mirissa to Ella. Pick up was on time and brekky box was delicious. The safari was incredible, we saw so many elephants! It was a nice way to meet some other ladies travelling around Sri Lanka and to do the safari together. Would highly recommend.
          Written 10 December 2024
        • Climber501267
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Safari for a good price
          Everything was perfect. The driver was smiled and kind, same Safari guide. We saw a lot of animals and birds. Definitely recommend!
          Written 27 November 2024
        • 715tamarae
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          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Too expensive
          This experiences is not worth the price. The team is very friendly and we did see some turtles which was beautiful. However, the sea was way too rough and shallow in the spot we were taken to, it felt very dangerous all the time and of the 4 of us, we all came our with some sort of injury from the rocks and sea urchins. There was no boat as it says in other reviews, we just climed in and out of the water through the wet rocks with very strong waves hitting at them.
          Written 19 November 2024
        • olgavM4328ME
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent way to get from coast to mountains
          This was a very comfortable and interesting way of getting from Mirissa to Ella. Driver was friendly and knowledgeable, was precice at pickup location and had brought delicious homemade pancakes. The safari trip was awesome, we saw a lot of animals and the guide made sure we noticed all the different birds as well as the bigger animals. Overall a great trip, highly recommended!
          Written 14 November 2024
        • melissad402
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          We did this trip from mirissa to Udawalawe National Park and then to Ella. The car was very nice and comfortable. We even had breakfast with a tasty pancake with coconut and honey and also water. Our driver was Kosala very friendly and calm guy. We arrived in Udawalawe and we did a safari for 3h which was an amazing experience and then the trip to Ella. Kosala was showing us some interesting points/ what to do in Ella. We enjoyed very much.
          Written 8 November 2024
        • MyriaM9077
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          I’ll recommend it was good for me cause I’m a solo travel I wanted something comfortable and I got it
          They’re very helpful and professional, are there on time , the driver is good explaining to you the landscape , communication is easygoing
          Written 7 November 2024
        • sweetlifeofpetra
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommended!
          I stumbeled upon these guys as I was looking for a way to get from Ella to the South West of Sri Lanka. Their shuttle + safari looked like a great way to travel. But, they only provide this service for a minimum of two people, and I as a solo traveller was unwilling to pay for two people. So luckily I contacted them on WhatsApp, and they said they would update me if someone else booked the trip the day I was planning on going. AND SOMEONE DID! So, I was able to join them, paying only for myself. YAY. And it was so worth it! Being picked up at 5 in the morning by a nice driver, in a good car, being served water and breakfast (some pancakes and bananas) was very nice! (I also fell asleep for a bit of this part- so comfertable). The driver also stopped at one point outside the reserve because there was an elephant there, and let us go out and see it. The safari was great, and we saw a lot of different animals! And then the ride down South where they dropped me off in Mirissa. I truly recommed them as they were so accommodating! Both in letting me join another booking, fast replies on WhatsApp, they offered to drop me a bit further west as they knew I was sleeping in Galle that night - but I wanted to go to Mirissa so they dropped me there. Really a great experience! Thank you
          Written 15 October 2024
        • ronja248
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing safari and transfer
          Great experience! Pick-up and drop-off were arranged seamlessly and I felt safe during the drives. The Yala Safari was simply amazing, we saw so many animals thanks to our guide. Communication was very quick and easy via WhatsApp.
          Written 15 October 2024
        • nuzulhakima
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          superb
          mr kosala and mr thisara are very helpful and accomodating. they are superb, very punctual, and no hidden cost at all. def recommended
          Written 14 October 2024
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