Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve & Minneriya National Park Safari Day Excursion
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Ritigala Forest Monastery
Ritigala is an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain in Sri Lanka. The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE. It is located 43 km (27 mi) away from the ancient monastic city of Anuradhapura
Minneriya National Park
This national park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park has plenty of scrub, forest and wetlands in its 88.9 sq km to also provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles and leopards (the latter are very rarely seen, however).
Options
From Colombo ( Car )
Sedan Car Pickup included
From Colombo ( Van )
Sedan Car Pickup included
From kandy ( Van )
KDH Van Pickup included
From Kandy ( Car )
Sedan Car Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ritigala Mountain
official kaydelanka,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Ritigala Mountain offers a peaceful escape with ancient monastery ruins, cool forest air, and scenic trails. Ideal for nature lovers and history fans seeking quiet beauty in Sri Lanka today. Always
Get support to calm your mind : enjoy a planned day out in the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve
Getaway37006964803,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent site to visit for historians, ecologists, tourists in general and family. One should allow at least a day for a good travel experience. It is necessary that traveler should take a series of steps and reach the forest ridge to admire a wonderful experience and outlook. We could not believe that Ritigala offers a mixed climate for different plant species some of which require a wet climate but yet found within the reserve. Despite being situated in a dry climatic zone, there are plenty of water sources within. The largest pond that existed within the reserve in the ancient times are being excavated at present. In future, the traveler will be able to learn and study much about the history of this place. There are many forest monasteries located in the periphery of the reserve and a visit to them would be an additional experience to the traveler. Contacts with resident forest monks and meditators who will be a rich source of experience to calm down your own mind, get rid of stress and to enjoy a lasting psychological comfort. This would be very interesting to many. The remnants of the hospital, facilities for the meditating monks and visitors that had been provided at the ancient time will tell us that this location would have been a rich place in the ancient glory.
Glad I visited this place
rohanw194,Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely walk in nature, lots of interesting old ruinAlthough this is located in dry zone doesn’t feel like it owing to the the thick foliage
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